Application of fuzzy logic approach for the determination of the integral index of the implicit impact of the higher education system on regional development (on the example of Ukraine)

Abstract

In this paper the theoretical and methodological aspects of the influence of the higher education system on the socio-economic development of the regions of Ukraine are considered. On the basis of fuzzy logic approach, we have calculated the integral index of the implicit impact (IIII = I4) of the higher education system on regional development. Regions are grouped by this indicator over time. The integral indicator allowed us to identify regions with the corresponding I4 of the higher education system at the regional level and compare them with other regions of Ukraine (identification of inter-regional imbalance). The analysis shows that there is no strategy for embedding the university in the local economy and society. It is impossible to state unequivocally that the most developed regions have the greatest influence on the system of higher education, and vice versa. An important continuation of the study should be an assessment of the situation in each region of the country separately. Such analytics should help develop differentiated directions for the development of regional higher education systems.

Testing the fruitfulness of the institutional environment for the development of innovative-entrepreneurial universities in Ukraine

“…The mass nature of education is a huge factor that can be used effectively for the transfer and diffusion of entrepreneurship competencies and technological culture into society. Sotula and Denysenko (2019) showed that universities face numerous problems of transition to the European model of higher education, quality assurance system, which should be solved as soon as possible, otherwise, Ukrainian HEIs will lose completion to their neighbours.…”