Research Article
Research on the Upgrading Path of Design Discipline Construction in Application-oriented Universities from the Perspective of Symbiosis
Dong Rui*
Issue:
Volume 14, Issue 2, April 2026
Pages:
29-38
Received:
13 April 2026
Accepted:
23 April 2026
Published:
28 April 2026
Abstract: Against the backdrop of the dual transformation of the economy and society and the transformation of government roles, design studies, as an emerging interdisciplinary discipline, necessitates systematic upgrading aligned with social development. Currently, the disciplinary construction of design studies is confronted with the dualistic antagonism between the "research-oriented" and "application-oriented" orientations. In response to the requirement of "characteristic development of application-oriented universities" proposed in the Outline for the Construction of an Educational Power (2024–2035), as well as Zhejiang Province’s strategy for the integration of the digital economy and cultural industries during the 14th Five-Year Plan period, this research takes "digital civilization" as the contemporary context. Based on the symbiotic exploration of the "height" of disciplinary characteristics, the "length" of sustainability, and the "width" of coordinated development, it reconstructs the construction logic of the application-oriented discipline of design studies, thereby facilitating the upgrading path of local undergraduate universities from "following" to "leading".
Abstract: Against the backdrop of the dual transformation of the economy and society and the transformation of government roles, design studies, as an emerging interdisciplinary discipline, necessitates systematic upgrading aligned with social development. Currently, the disciplinary construction of design studies is confronted with the dualistic antagonism ...
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Research Article
Appraisal of Infrastructural Facilities and Environmental Balancing: Implications on Institutional Students’ Performance
Adejare Jacob Ayorinde*,
Adebowale-Salawu Temiloluwa Esther,
Adeyemi Ayobami Israel
Issue:
Volume 14, Issue 2, April 2026
Pages:
39-49
Received:
22 January 2026
Accepted:
31 January 2026
Published:
29 May 2026
DOI:
10.11648/j.sjedu.20261402.12
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Abstract: This study appraises the adequacy, functionality, and sustainability of infrastructural facilities at The Polytechnic, Ibadan, while examining their implications for environmental balance and institutional performance. The objectives were to assess the current state of campus infrastructure, identify maintenance and environmental management challenges, evaluate their effects on academic and extracurricular activities. Using stratified, simple random techniques, data were collected from 342 respondents comprising students, lecturers, administrative, and non-academic staff through questionnaires, interviews, and field observations. Descriptive statistics, Chi-square tests, correlation, and regression analyses were employed. Findings reveal considerable infrastructural disparities: classrooms (mean = 3.32) and road networks (mean = 3.49) were moderately adequate, while drainage systems (mean = 1.99), ICT facilities (mean = 2.68), and laboratories (mean = 2.96) were inadequate. The grand mean (2.56) confirmed substandard overall infrastructure, leading to rejection of the null hypothesis. Maintenance practices were inconsistent, with 45.9% reporting infrequent repairs; major constraints included inadequate funding, weak institutional policy, and rising population pressure (χ2 = 142.67, p = 0.000). Environmental management was rated fair, with waste disposal (40.1% ineffective) and poor drainage significantly contributing to environmental hazards. Infrastructure quality showed a strong positive correlation with academic and extracurricular performance (r = 0.368, p < 0.001), while regression analysis indicated that laboratories, libraries, sports facilities, and electricity supply were significant predictors of student outcomes. The study concludes that infrastructural inadequacies and weak environmental sustainability practices undermine institutional effectiveness. Strengthening governance structures, enhancing funding mechanisms, improving maintenance systems, and adopting sustainable environmental practices are critical for promoting campus resilience and improved learning environments.
Abstract: This study appraises the adequacy, functionality, and sustainability of infrastructural facilities at The Polytechnic, Ibadan, while examining their implications for environmental balance and institutional performance. The objectives were to assess the current state of campus infrastructure, identify maintenance and environmental management challen...
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