CURRENT PRACTICES IN HIGHER EDUCATION INSTITUTES PAKISTAN AND GAP REDUCTION BETWEEN INDUSTRY AND ACADEMIA: A SYSTEMATIC LITERATURE REVIEW APPROACH

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This study investigates current practices in higher education institutes and how to reduce the gap between industry and academia in Pakistan. Using a systematic literature review, relevant research published from 1970 to 2014 is identified from databases such as Google, Scopus, and Web of Science. The review synthesizes practices including internships, university-based incubation, case-based teaching, and field trips, showing that studied practices can reduce the industry–academia mismatch by aligning graduate demand and supply.

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Abstract

Introduction

Industry-University Partnership and Collaboration

Concept of Graduate Employability

Asian Journal of Contemporary Education ISSN(e): 2617-1252 DOI: 10.18488/journal.137.2018.22.173.181 Vol. 2, No. 2, 173-181 © 2018 AESS Publications. All Rights Reserved. [URL:](URL: www.aessweb.com)[ ](URL: www.aessweb.com)[www.aessweb.com](URL: www.aessweb.com) CURRENT PRACTICES IN HIGHER EDUCATION INSTITUTES PAKISTAN AND GAP REDUCTION BETWEEN INDUSTRY AND ACADEMIA: A SYSTEMATIC LITERATURE REVIEW APPROACH Ikramuddin Junejo1+ Afzal Khan Memon2 Jan Mohammad3 1,2,3Lecturer, Department of Management Sciences, SZABIST Hyderabad Campus, Sindh, Pakistan ( Corresponding author) ABSTRACT Article History Received: 6 July 2018 Revised: 17 August 2018 Accepted: 25 September 2018 Published: 1 November 2018 Keywords Higher education institutes Industry Academia Internship University-based Incubation Field trips This study investigates the current practices in higher education institutes and gap reduction between Industry and Academia. This study is based on literature review its objective is to review the current practices in higher education institutes and points out gaps. This reduced gap will balance demand and supply of graduates to industry and it has been practically observed that industry always complains for qualified graduates according to their expectations. Current practices in higher education institutes such as Internships, University based Incubation (UBI), Case study teaching and field trips. In this research paper systematic review approach of literature has been adopted for the conclusion of this study. All relevant studies published on this topic current practicesand industry-academia from 1970 to 2014 was identified from database such as Google, Scopus and Web of science in various forms such as book, research articles, reports and websites. Based on results through literature review, current all studied practices can help to reduce gap between Industry and Academia. In previous studies researchers explored current studied practices individually. This research paper will help a triangle such as higher education institutes, industries and graduates for better mutual based relationship in future. This study can be extended in comparative analysis between developed and less developed countries. Contribution/ Originality: This study is based on literature review its objective is to review the current practices in higher education institutes and points out gaps. 1. INTRODUCTION 1.1. Industry-University Partnership and Collaboration Nowadays higher education is considering Industry-University linkage very important and significant of both levels institutional level as well national level. According to Esham (2008) such linkage cannot be ignored and that not only confirmed to the human development but also research and development, innovation and technology transfer also possible to great extent. Hill claims that past practices are not enough in today’s competitive environment and major changes are required at university level (Hill, 2006) . Another study (Schartinger, 2002) they also enforced that higher institutes must change basic academic structure in order to produce competitive graduates as per industry requirement. There are many ways to achieve this objective but industry-university collaboration can bring fruitful results in future. Bramwell and Wolfe (2008) they indicated that the universities are central actors in the knowledge based economy and this driver can leads to innovation and this only possible via industry-university long run partnership. The Industry-University partnership will enhanced the ability to ensure quality and most relevant research for competing globally (Liyanage and Mitchell, 1994) . In this partnership, universities can play two important roles. First, they produce knowledge which is directly can be applied to industrial production processes such as prototypes and new processes. Secondly, universities can input innovation in terms of huma

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What is the main objective of the study?

To review current practices in higher education institutes and identify gaps in industry–academia collaboration.

Which methods are used to conduct the review?

A systematic literature review approach is applied, identifying relevant studies from 1970 to 2014 using databases such as Google, Scopus, and Web of Science.

What current practices are highlighted as helping reduce the gap?

The study discusses internships, university-based incubation, case study teaching, and field trips as relevant practices.

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