Academic Productivity Research Articles

Academic research contributions from Ibero-American countries to general knowledge, engineering, and computer science up to 2023 and COVID impact

Although commonly, competitive intelligence analysis is applied to companies, where new investments and operation expenditures are considered along with changes in the market, competitive intelligence can be applied to different countries' academic research production, which impacts science, technology and innovation making a difference in their competitiveness. This work shows the academic research production for all areas of knowledge, and also specifically for engineering and computer science, from all the Ibero-American countries, based on the SCOPUS database from 2001 to 2023. The results show that based on the volume of their academic production, for an affordable analysis, the Ibero-American countries can be classified into three groups, considering an order of magnitude difference for each group. The leading group is composed of countries producing between 200,000 and about 2 million documents, the second group of countries producing between 20,000 and 200,000 documents, and the third group of countries producing between 2,000 and 20,000 documents. The COVID pandemic impacted all the countries which showed a decrease in annual production over the last two years. The results also show the priority areas of knowledge that these countries invest in and the main countries that they collaborate with. The behavior of production for engineering and computer science is like that of general production, but there are some specific internal factors for specific countries such as in the case of Brazil, the country in which production fell most dramatically, followed by Spain and Colombia. On the other hand, Peru and Ecuador show a high interest in engineering and computer science. This work offers a high value decision-making tool to leaders in academic research, the principals of research driven institutions and investors from industry in Ibero-America. The academic production is related to the size of the GDP and the percentage of the GDP invested by a country in research development and innovation.

Predictive Value of Neurosurgery Applicant Metrics on Resident Academic Productivity.

Scholarship has been critical to neurosurgery. As grades and board examinations become pass-fail, finding metrics to distinguish applicants coupled with an emphasis on research has led to growth of reported academic output among neurosurgery applicants. We aimed to evaluate applicant factors that associate with an academically productive neurosurgery resident. Applicant characteristics were extracted from Electronic Residency Application Service archives from 2 geographically distinct neurosurgical programs for the 2014 to 2015 match cycle. Publications during residency were quantified, and residency careers were examined. Factors associated with residency publications were examined using univariate and multivariate regressions. A total of 228 United States (US) applicants to neurosurgery were assessed (89% of US neurosurgery applicants), with 173 matching across 93 programs. The average publication number of matched applicants was higher at 6.6 (median: 4, range: 0-43) that of than unmatched applicants (mean: 2.9, median: 1, range: 0-51). A total of 93.1% of publications were substantiated on PubMed review. Matched candidates published 19.3 manuscripts (median: 13, range: 0-120) on average during residency. On univariate analysis, factors associated with higher residency publications included taking a non-degree-granting extra year for research in medical school, consistently high clerkship grades, depth of preresidency research involvement, number of coresidents, program R25 status, and academic output of neurosurgery department leadership. After multivariate correction, the training environment played an outsized role in predicting resident academic output, with program R25 status significantly associated with resident academic output (odds ratio: 1.25, P = .012). Taking an extra research year in medical school approached but was not significant (odds ratio: 1.19, P = .099). Twelve matched international medical school graduates (IMGs) were also assessed (75% of matched IMG neurosurgery applicants). IMGs exhibited higher total publications and conference abstracts than US matched applicants and also published more during residency. Cultivating an environment that promotes research endeavors is critical for neurosurgical resident academic growth. Preresidency publication number does not predict publication potential during residency.

Exploring the impact of publication limits on academic freedom and productivity: a qualitative study of Vietnamese EFL lecturers

ABSTRACT This qualitative study investigates the effects of a publication limit policy on the research productivity and academic freedom of Vietnamese English as a Foreign Language (EFL) lecturers. Amidst growing concerns over research quality and output, the Vietnamese academic sector has implemented a policy restricting the number of publications an academic can produce annually. This study aims to explore the ramifications of this policy from the perspectives of those directly affected – the lecturers themselves. Employing semi-structured interviews, the study engaged nine Vietnamese EFL lecturers from two institutions, representing three career stages: novice, mid-career, and near-retirement. The interpretivist paradigm guided the research, enabling an in-depth exploration of the participants’ subjective experiences and perceptions. Key findings revealed diverse impacts across career stages. Themes such as the perception of academic freedom, impact on research productivity, professional growth, research quality, methodology, and personal well-being emerged. The study found that while the policy aimed at enhancing research quality, it also posed challenges such as narrowed research focus, heightened stress, and the need for strategic adaptation in research practices. This research contributes to the discourse on academic policies, highlighting the need for flexible, supportive approaches that consider the diverse needs of the academic community.

From Software Management to Software Ecosystem Governance: A Bibliographic Review on Software Governance Practices Within Organizations and Their Evolution

Objective: The objective of this study is to map the publications that deal with IT Governance and the main aspects of Software development, acquisition and maintenance, identifying when the concepts related to software governance emerged and the main search sources for publications on the subject, highlighting the central issues of each of the emerging contexts. Theoretical Framework: A theoretical framework was used on the organizational structure of IT governance areas, focused on directing, analyzing and monitoring software development, differentiating the typical management activities designed by Juiz and Colomo-Palacios (2020). Method: The methodology adopted for this research comprises a qualitative-quantitative approach, using bibliometrics, bibliographic analysis and the application of a fractional authorship algorithm to identify the main authors to publish on the topic. Data collection was done using a set of search databases such as the Web of Science database and the Scopus database. Results and Discussion: The results obtained revealed the main authors identified in each of the databases searched, as well as the central themes of the searched themes, indicating the first appearance of each term and its main article. It is also possible to analyze the academic production related to each of these themes. Research Implications: The practical and theoretical implications of this research indicate fields of research that have become popular, bringing perspectives for future work, as well as fields that are being poorly explored in software development governance and management. Originality/Value: This study contributes to the area of ​​Information Technology management as the main themes studied in governance and management of software development formalize essential concepts for these fields of research and promote process improvement.

PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT IN BASIC EDUCATION

This article seeks to explore the perspectives and challenges faced by teachers in the context of basic education in relation to professional development. Based on an analysis of training practices and public policies aimed at teacher training, we will discuss the main trends and innovations that have emerged in the field, in addition to offering reflections on how these initiatives directly impact the quality of teaching and student learning. To this end, a bibliographical research was developed to find academic productions, finding authors who research on the subject, expanding the theoretical repertoire. Professional development in basic education faces challenges due to recent transformations in the educational environment. The search for quality, equitable and inclusive education becomes increasingly complex in view of the realities found in schools. In recent years, the profile of children has changed, requiring new didactic and practical approaches from educators. This evolution requires the creation of more dynamic learning environments and the use of innovative resources that can meet the diverse needs of students. Therefore, it is essential that education professionals reflect on their methodologies and seek alternatives that provide new meanings to the contemporary educational system. These changes not only challenge educators to adapt, but also offer opportunities for the implementation of pedagogical practices that promote more collaborative and student-centered teaching. It was concluded, therefore, that continuing teacher training is essential for us to meet the current and future demands of basic education.

Impact of the COVID-19 Pandemic Onset on the Early Careers of Pediatric Oncology Health Professionals and Researchers: A Report From the Children's Oncology Group Young Investigators Committee, Young SIOP Network, and Young SIOPE.

The COVID-19 pandemic onset had a global debilitating impact on individuals and on burgeoning careers. In 2021, the Children's Oncology Group Young Investigators Committee, Young SIOP (International Society of Paediatric Oncology) Network, and Young SIOPE (European Society for Paediatric Oncology) co-sponsored a survey to explore the impacts of the first year of the pandemic on early-career pediatric oncology professionals with respect to working practices, productivity, professional and career development, personal wellbeing, and changing childcare needs. The survey comprised demographic, multiple-choice, and free-text questions, and was distributed via email and social media with English, French, and Spanish versions available. Descriptive statistics and chi-square tests were used to compare quantitative data by self-designated gender and country of origin. Qualitative data were described using content analysis. Professionals (N = 499, 26.3% male, 77.2% MDs) in 48 countries (77.6% high income) responded in English (79.4%), Spanish (12.4%), and French (8.2%). Respondents had difficulty obtaining and keeping jobs (26.9%), worsened overall academic productivity (50.7%, with higher rates among bench scientists, p<0.01), and decreased career opportunities (40.9%). Childcare challenges impacted 56.7% of respondents and was felt more negatively among women (p = 0.008) and in high-income settings (p<0.0001). Qualitative data (n = 300) highlighted these differences were often attributable to diminished professional/personal boundaries and impacted their personal wellbeing. The COVID-19 pandemic significantly impacted early-career academic and clinical professionals working in pediatric oncology, with unique challenges noted among those with childcare responsibilities. Career disruptions that resulted from the pandemic should be considered and mitigated by governing bodies and hiring institutions.

The insurance agent of modernity: Jean Delannoy’s cold humanism

ABSTRACT Jean Delannoy suffered more than any other director from the New Wave narrative of the Tradition of Quality as a bureaucratic, academic, professional and soulless production disconnected from everyday life. Compared to an insurance salesman by his critics, Delannoy came to encapsulate the ultimate commodification of cinema. However, a close look at the director’s work during the late 1940s – arguably his peak – shows that it was far from old-fashioned. On the contrary, the author argues that his late 1940s output contributed to French cinematic modernism, particularly Les Jeux sont faits/The Chips Are Down (1947), Aux yeux du souvenir/To the Eyes of Memory (1948) and Le Secret de Mayerling/The Secret of Mayerling (1949). The author turns the view of Delannoy as a mere insurer on its head to instead reframe the director as a moderniser. The first part of the article situates in historical context Delannoy’s rise to prominence and his reformist attitude. The second part theorises the relation between insurance and modernity. The final part conducts a close reading of Les Jeux sont faits to showcase what the author calls Delannoy’s ‘cold humanism’, an intellectualisation of cinema that entailed embracing non-cinematic registers and destabilising narrative expectations.

Academic Productivity at Orthopedic Surgery Sports Medicine Fellowship Programs in the United States Has a Weak Positive Correlation with Non-Research Life-Time Industry Earnings

PurposeTo characterize the relationship between academic productivity, as defined by H-index, and industry payments for fellowship-trained sports medicine surgeons in faculty positions at sports medicine fellowships. MethodsThe American Orthopaedic Society for Sports Medicine (AOSSM) fellowship directory was used to create a comprehensive list of all fellowship programs nationwide. Fellowship websites were then reviewed to generate a list of the teaching faculty associated with each program. Total non-research life-time earnings was obtained from the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services website. Academic productivity of each fellowship faculty was assessed via H-index. Frequency counts and other descriptive statistic measures were used to describe the data for this study. Correlation was performed for continuous data using Spearman’s rho. Results90 orthopedic surgery sports medicine fellowships were identified with a combined total of 574 orthopedic surgery sports medicine fellowship faculty. There was a weak positive correlation between individual physician H-index and individual physician life-time earnings at orthopedic surgery sports medicine fellowships (p<0.001; Spearman’s rho = 0.329). There was a statistically significant difference between individual faculty H-index by quartile and individual faculty life-time earnings (test statistic: 47.3; p<0.001). There was no significant regional difference in payments but there is remarkable heterogeneity in the distribution of payments to individual physicians, with the top 10% of physicians receiving over 80% of industry dollars. ConclusionThere is a positive correlation between academic productivity and industry payments at both the individual and institutional level in orthopedic sports medicine departments, although this relationship was greater at the fellowship level. Furthermore, the majority of non-research industry funding goes to a minority of physicians. Clinical RelevanceEvaluating the impact that non-research industry payments have on a sports medicine orthopedic surgeon's research productivity can offer valuable insights into the relationship between industry compensation and scholarly output in this field.

Recent Trends in Academic Vs Non-academic Radiologist Compensation and Clinical Productivity.

Recent radiologist compensation and clinical productivity trends have not been well characterized, especially across academic vs. non-academic practice settings. To assess recent trends in in financial compensation and clinical productivity between academic and non-academic settings in diagnostic (DR) and interventional radiology (IR). We studied deidentified data from the Medical Group Management Association (MGMA) for both DR and IR radiologists in academic and non-academic practices from 2014 to 2023. Median, 25th and 75th percentile, and mean values were analyzed for compensation, collections and work relative-value-units (wRVUs). Compensation and productivity data were compared by radiology subspecialty (DR vs IR), practice type (academic vs non-academic provider), geographical region of the US, and practice size. Trends in absolute changes were analyzed with linear regression. The MGMA Survey data for 2023 included responses for 3769 radiologists (2883 in DR and 886 in IR). In 2023, non-academic radiologists had greater total median compensation than academic faculty in both DR (by 27%) and IR (by 32%). From 2014 to 2023, median compensation increased faster for academic DRs (3.2% annually) than for non-academic DRs (1.9% annually). In 2023, DRs produced greater median wRVUs than IRs (by 53 % for non-academic and 46 % for academic radiologists) with higher collections, but IRs had higher compensation (by 16% in non-academic and 10% in academic settings). Over the last decade, IR physician compensation increased by 3.9% and 3.4% annually for non-academic and academic IR physicians respectively while median work RVUs trended downward (by -1.5 % for non-academic and -2.4 % for academic physicians) with declining collections (by -4.4 % annually for non-academic and -2.1 % for academic physicians). Over the last decade, the salary gap between academic and non-academic radiologists has narrowed. Physician compensation has increased at a faster pace in IR, despite relatively lower clinical productivity and declining collections.

How Do You Say Your Name? Difficult-to-Pronounce Names and Labor Market Outcomes

We test for labor market discrimination based on an understudied characteristic: name fluency. Analysis of recent economics PhD job candidates indicates that name difficulty is negatively related to the probability of landing an academic or tenure-track position and research productivity of initial institutional placement. Discrimination due to name fluency is also found using experimental data from prior audit studies. Within samples of African Americans (Bertrand and Mullainathan 2004) and ethnic immigrants (Oreopoulos 2011), job applicants with less fluent names experience lower callback rates, and name complexity explains roughly between 10 and 50 percent of ethnic name penalties. The results are primarily driven by candidates with weaker résumés, suggesting that cognitive biases may contribute to the penalty of having a difficult-to-pronounce name. (JEL A11, J15, J23, J44, J71)

Navigating the Publication Imperative

This study provides a thoughtful analysis of effective tactics for achieving success in academic publishing. It explores the intricate and challenging obstacles that scholars encounter while trying to meet the requirements of publishing their work. This study examines the connections between academic productivity, multidisciplinary cooperation, and developing patterns in scholarly communication. Its goal is to offer practical advice and tactics for scholars to improve their publication efficiency while emphasizing their well-being. The study highlights the significance of balancing practicality in publishing output and self-care practices. It also underlines the value of embracing multidisciplinary audiences and research, investigating alternate pathways for publication, and utilizing digital and Artificial Intelligence (AI) tools for disseminating research. Based on academic publishing literature, personal observations, and guidance from experienced scholars, this paper provides significant insights and recommendations for early-career researchers who want to succeed in the competitive academic world and progress in their scholarly careers.

Reflecting on the Impact of Generative AI for Sustainability Accounting Scholarship

ABSTRACT Our yearly editorial is dedicated to reflections concerning two recent digitalisation-based developments, both of which are currently radically transforming the publishing arena. We begin by considering the rapid emergence of generative Artificial Intelligence (AI) models known as Large Language Models (LLMs), which have already had tremendous effects on academic knowledge production. In this context, we clarify our stance on the use of AI in articles submitted to Social & Environmental Accountability Journal (SEAJ) and reviews conducted for the journal. We then continue by taking a closer look at the proliferation of systematic literature reviews, in their multiple versions, e.g. bibliometric-based reviews, which are submitted to the journal in increasing numbers. We use this editorial to revisit our editorial policy and outline the kind of submissions welcomed at SEAJ.

Effect of Physical Work Conditions on the Work Performance of Academic Staff in Private Universities in Kenya

The working conditions (physical and psychological) in an organization have key linkage with and work performance including academic institutions. The aim of this paper was to examine the effect of physical working conditions and performance of academic staff in private universities in Kenya. The study is informed by Fredrick Herzberg’s two factor theory on motivation of employees and work performance. The study research design is descriptive that incorporates quantitative and qualitative methods. The target population for this study involved academic staff of selected private universities in Kenya. Considering the target population was high, a sample size was chosen who were selected using stratified and purposive sampling technique. The data has been collected using questionnaire. Data analysis has been undertaken using descriptive statistics and thematic content analysis. The study has found out that physical working conditions are a key determinant of employee performance in private universities in the country. Those universities with poor physical working conditions reported poor work performance amongst their academic staff compared to those that had conducive physical working conditions. The paper recommends that for private universities to remain competitive in the tertiary education sector, they have to ensure that the physical working conditions of school facilities are conducive for use by their members of staff. There is also need for the Commission for University Education in Kenya to regularly inspect universities physical infrastructure to ensure they are fit for use by both academic staff, non-academic staff and students. When all these recommendations are addressed, the academic staff productivity would significantly improve

PERSPECTIVA TEÓRICO-METODOLÓGICA E PROPOSTA DE ANÁLISE SOBRE PEQUENAS CIDADES, CIDADES LOCAIS, PEQUENAS LOCALIDADES, ESPAÇO MIKRIPOLITANO

This study aims to analyze and define the appropriate terminology for "small cities," "local cities," "small localities," or "mikripolitan space". To achieve this, one of the methodological procedures was a comprehensive literature review regarding the subject, highlighting key authors of Brazilian geography, such as Pierre Monbeig, Milton Santos, Roberto Lobato Corrêa, Tania Maria Fresca, and Ângela Maria Endlich. The study underscores the lack of available research on these geographical spaces. Monbeig (1957) argued that small cities warrant investigation due to their unique complexity. Santos (2008) also acknowledged the paucity of studies on these cities, accentuating their significance as entities comparable to large cities in developing countries. In Espaço e Método [Space and Method], Santos (2008b [1985]) expounded on how complexity increases as the scale of study diminishes. While Endlich (2017) reported an increase in academic production on small localities, she nonetheless observed that it remains insufficient. Data from the 2022 Demographic Census demonstrated that in 88.01% of Brazilian municipalities the population is less than 50,000, thus reflecting the importance of this topic. In order to exemplify, the study also proposes to analyze the network and the intermediate geographic region of Cascavel in the state of Paraná. Keywords: Small Cities; Local Cities; Small Localities; Mikripolitan Space; Geographic Region.

EMPODERANDO MÃES: O CRUCIAL PAPEL DO ENFERMEIRO NA PROMOÇÃO E APOIO À AMAMENTAÇÃO – REVISÃO INTEGRATIVA DE LITERATURA APOIO À AMAMENTAÇÃO

Some mothers may face difficulties during the breastfeeding process, which can be influenced by the presence of a hormone called oxytocin, which stimulates the release of breast milk. Furthermore, it is important to emphasize that breastfeeding is considered the ideal nutrition for all children due to its nutrient composition. Regarding methodology, this study is an integrative literature review, allowing for the analysis and subsequent synthesis of existing academic production on breastfeeding in a humanized process. The final sample of this integrative literature review consisted of 5 scientific articles included in this study as they met the previously established inclusion and exclusion criteria and, consequently, answered the research question. Finally, it is highlighted that nurses can be available to address mothers’ doubts and concerns about the subject, offering continuous support throughout the breastfeeding period and helping to resolve issues that may arise, such as low milk production or difficulties with the baby’s latch, as well as providing emotional support during this process.

Authorship Improprieties: Analyzing the Practice of Including Advisers as Co-Authors in Students’ Research

Purpose. This research aims to investigate the prevalent practice of including advisers as co-authors in students' research works, with a specific focus on understanding the attitudes of the academic community, particularly students and educators. The study seeks to explore. Students' and educators' perceptions, beliefs, and/or opinions regarding the practice raise concerns in higher education institutions worldwide. Methodology. Through a descriptive-correlational research design following a quantitative research approach, the researcher gathered data on the attitudes of 200 students and 200 educators of 4 Higher Education Institutions in Region IV-A, Philippines, towards the inclusion of advisers as co-authors in students' theses, particularly when presented in conferences and published in journals. The collected data is analyzed to identify prevailing opinions and perspectives within the academic community. This analysis takes into account factors such as mentorship, intellectual contribution, and ethical considerations related to authorship attribution. By weighing these factors, the researcher forms a stance on the practice and offers recommendations for its ethical implementation. Results revealed differing opinions between students and educators. Moreover, significant differences in the attitudes of faculty members towards the practice when grouped based on their highest educational attainment, academic rank, and tenure were established, as well as the significant relationship between the research engagement and productivity of faculty members, and their attitude towards the matter. Although the inclusion of advisers in students’ theses was found acceptable within the academic community, the authorship guidelines set by the Committee on Publication Ethics, also known as COPE, suggest otherwise. Conclusion. These findings contribute to the existing literature on academic authorship improprieties and provide insights into the attitudes and opinions of the academic community. They are expected to stimulate discussions, fostering a better understanding of the implications of including advisers as co-authors in students' research works. The paper also offers practical recommendations to promote transparency, fairness, and integrity in authorship practices, ensuring that credit is appropriately attributed to all contributors in academic publications.

Ensino do Building Information Modeling (BIM) em Instituições de Ensino Superior no Brasil

Building Information Modeling (BIM) has emerged as a necessary tool in the architecture, engineering, construction and operations scenario, offering an innovative and integrated approach not only for project development, but also contributing to the construction management and maintenance of buildings. . In the Brazilian context, academia has dedicated special attention to BIM, reflected in the production of theses and dissertations carried out over the last few years. This research aimed to identify the main trends and pedagogical approaches used in the productions found, presenting their strengths and advances verified in the use of this methodology, as well as the weaknesses or limiting points, based on Brazilian academic production on teaching BIM in the period from 2013 to 2020, resulting from the analysis of theses and dissertations published in the CAPES Catalog of Theses and Dissertations, which address the topic of Construction Information Modeling or Building Information Modeling in the dimension of its teaching. classifies as applied, exploratory, with a qualitative approach, using the bibliographic research method and application of the content analysis technique. It is hoped that, through the results obtained, the adoption of the BIM methodology in undergraduate courses in architecture and urbanism and related areas can be encouraged in the country.

When good intentions aren’t enough: Intersectional invisibilities in academia and the decolonial turn

The decolonial turn resonates not only in gender studies but across the humanities and arts. While research and teaching increasingly align with decolonization and intersectional perspectives, we understand this as more than intellectual tasks, rather as a call for transformative action with tangible symbolic and material consequences. Taking into account transnational feminist discourses, this article explores what we can do in practice in an institutional context that fosters structures of coloniality and invisibilization of knowledge otherwise in academic knowledge production. Addressing this issue requires an understanding of marginalizing structures on a meta-level and keeping an eye on a less observed micro-level: our own part in the process of academic knowledge production, understanding these dynamics as part of a broader interconnected framework of decolonial actions that emphasizes communal responsibility and comprehensive partnerships.

Surviving academia: Narratives on identity work and intersectionality

AbstractThis paper examines the lived experiences of four early career researchers (ECRs), from various intersecting backgrounds, who pursued their degrees at a prestigious UK university. Bonded through solidarity and care, the authors came together in an online writing group (OWG), which serves as a means of liberation from structural, colonial, and patriarchal oppression. Built upon autoethnographic vignettes, this paper reveals fragile narratives to capture subjective experiences of neglect through the lens of intersectionality and Goffmanian “passing” and “revealing”. Motivated to explore the coping mechanisms of marginalized ECRs, this paper's co‐constructed data collection and co‐generative analysis unpack how a meso‐organization (here, the OWG) allows foreign identities to transcend the constraints of the expected academic professional identity; thus freeing authors from stigma. This paper calls for help and advocates for the urgency of support groups for ECRs as they face issues around finances, political conflicts, and family from pre‐ to post‐COVID‐19 pandemic. Additionally, the research challenges internalized norms of academic productivity and responsibilization and calls for a re‐examination of systemic inequalities. By advocating for collaborative autoethnography and embodied personal storytelling, this study contributes to a richer, more inclusive exploration of intersectionality in academia and emphasizes the need for structural reforms to create more equitable academic environments.

THE APPLICATION OF RSA CRYPTOGRAPHY TO PREVENT COUNTERFEITING IN THE BOOK PUBLISHING INDUSTRY

This study aims to develop a book publishing information system that can assist lecturers in publishing their academic works more efficiently and securely. The system implements the Rivest-Shamir-Adleman (RSA) cryptographic algorithm to protect book data from unauthorized access, as well as to prevent counterfeiting and copyright infringement. With the encryption applied, only authorized parties can access sensitive information. The implementation of this system has proven to increase efficiency in the book publishing process, reduce administrative obstacles, and enhance authors' confidence in the security of the system. It is expected that this system will boost academic productivity and maintain the integrity of lecturers' intellectual works.