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Essential Attributes of Service Quality in Higher Education Institutions: A Systematic Literature Review; Glavna obilježja kvalitete usluge u visokoškolskim ustanovama: sustavni pregled literature

Croatian Journal of Education
Journal · Vol. 26 · Issue 2 · pp. 651-683
Abstract

This paper presents the results of a systematic literature review (SLR) of academic research related to service quality attributes in higher education institutions. The literature review is organised around two main objectives: identifying trends of studied topics and significant attributes in implementing service quality. A comprehensive search of relevant databases of published research from 2012 to 2022 was conducted to identify peer-reviewed articles that meet the criteria for inclusion in the review. The search yielded a total of 28 relevant studies, which were evaluated to address the study objectives. The SLR identified four clusters of topics within service quality: The importance of quality services, quality evaluation, the role of digital technology, and stakeholders’ retention. Finally, the derived attributes in this paper are expected to assist higher education institutions (HEIs) in developing countries, particularly in developing countries, in identifying areas of improvement in their service quality and making targeted adjustments to improve the overall experience of their stakeholders. © 2024, FACTEACHEREDUCATION. All rights reserved.

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Systematic literature review higher education institutions service experience service quality attributes

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Department of Accounting, Universitas Pendidikan Indonesia, Bandung, West Java, Indonesia
Department of Civic Education, Universitas Pendidikan Indonesia, Bandung, West Java, Indonesia
Department of Communication, Universitas Pendidikan Indonesia, Bandung, West Java, Indonesia
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