Research Activities Of Institutions Research Articles

Visualizing institutional activity using persistent identifier metadata

This article investigates the opportunities and current challenges involved in using persistent identifier (PID) metadata to understand institutional research activity, based on a 2022 data visualization project led by the ORCID US Community (administered by Lyrasis) in partnership with two fellows from the Drexel University LEADING program. The fellows created an R [See: https://simple.wikipedia.org/wiki/R_(programming_language), accessed September 12, 2023] script that can be used to retrieve information about publishing collaborations between researchers at a home organization and other organizations across the globe, based on metadata from researchers’ ORCID profiles and Crossref DOIs. The dataset produced by the script can be imported into a Tableau Public dashboard template, resulting in a data visualization that can be shared with multiple stakeholders to show trends in collaboration activity and emphasize how PIDs are useful for visualizing researcher activity and impact. However, multiple gaps in the ORCID and DOI metadata, such as authors with no ORCID iD, ORCID profiles with no institution or works data, and missing collaborator information in DOI records, indicate that we still have a long way to go before PIDs can be used to demonstrate a complete picture of research activity.

Using Relational Database to Effectively Manage and Monitor Institutional Research Activities

Using Relational Database to Effectively Manage and Monitor Institutional Research Activities

Actual Conditions for Institutional Research Activities and Operations in Japanese Nursing Universities

Actual Conditions for Institutional Research Activities and Operations in Japanese Nursing Universities

Socio-Economic Development of Research Activities of Institutions of Higher Education

The article examines socio-economic transformations that had an ambiguous impact on the formation and development of the system of higher education institutions in Ukraine. It has been confirmed that there are positive trends in the development of higher educational institutions and the expansion of their academic freedom, the reform of state administration, the introduction of new forms of education, the modernization of specialties and the increase in the number of persons with higher education. It was determined that in accordance with the needs of the development of the economy and society, higher education, as well as research activities, should ensure the training of a specialist for the relevant field of the national economy, capable of adaptation, creative and critical thinking, generating new ideas and actions in a new situation. That is, higher education is assigned the role of a key factor in creating prerequisites for ensuring the competitiveness of the national economy. For this, higher education itself must become attractive and competitive not only on the national, but also on the world market of educational services. The issue of the organization of research work of students of higher education as the main component of the professional characteristics of a future specialist has been studied, the essence and meaning of the concept “research work of students of higher education” has been revealed. The level of organization of scientific and research work of higher education applicants in the country is analyzed. It should be noted that the main thing in the organization of scientific research work is arming students of higher education with scientific research methods. The most common methods are theoretical analysis of methodical and special literature, observation, experiment. It has been proven that scientific research is of exceptional importance for the development of all strategic areas of higher education institutions: ensuring quality training of specialists, deepening international educational and scientific activities, improving the system of training and certification of scientific and scientific-pedagogical personnel, development of innovative activities. Thus, the clear organization of research work of students of higher education in the educational process of institutions of higher education contributes to the deepening of assimilation of professional educational disciplines by students of higher education, allows to fully express their individuality, to form their own opinion about the problems of today. Keywords higher education, management of scientific and research work, students of higher education, development strategy, scientific activity, economic development.

Priority directions of innovative development in oil and gas complex at the Siberian Federal District

This article presents the research and design activities of oil and gas companies operating in the Siberian Federal district. The purpose of research is to develop priority areas of innovative development of the scientific and design complex. For the hypothesis of research, it has been assumed, that the priorities of innovative development of the research and design complex should be linked to external and internal industry challenges. As an initial data have been accepted the results of research, carried out by the authors for subsidiaries of the JSC “NK “Rosneft”. The research has identified a list of external and internal technological and production challenges, facing the oil and gas industry in Russia, analyzed the research activities of institutions, research and development of which are aimed at the development of oil and gas production in the Siberian Federal district, made a SWOT-analysis of innovative activities of research and design complexes. As a result of the identified challenges, facing the oil and gas industry, and the SWOT analysis, priority areas of innovative development of the oil and gas complex have been allocated. In particular, it has been found, that in order to overcome successfully the challenges, facing the oil and gas industry, it is necessary to implement a number of technological and managerial reforms in the shortest possible time, including the development of competencies in the field of integrated design, starting with the reservoir model and ending with the economic justification for the development of the field using advanced equipment and technologies in projects. The need to create domestic software for the needs of exploration, production, and automation of management activities of companies has been also noted. The scientific contribution of the conducted research is that the promising directions of innovative development of scientific and design complexes of the industry have been correlated with modern external and internal challenges, facing the oil and gas industry.

PEMBELAJARAN BERBASIS RISET SEBAGAI PONDASI MENUJU RESEARCH UNIVERSITY

Abstract
 The efficiency of the research and learning process at research universities must be considered. That is, how the focus of research dharma carried out by universities is able to synergize in supporting the learning process. When dharma research and education and teaching are able to work together, the task of the lecturer will be more efficient. The results of research findings or literature reviews conducted by lecturers are the material in the learning process. This will help lecturers to finalize their research as well as learning for students in planning and carrying out good research. Both synergies are the framework for the development of research universities. Research-based learning uses several strategies in research integration in lectures. The strategy has been implemented at Griffith University Australia, namely: 1) enriching teaching materials with the results of lecturer research, 2) using the latest research findings, 3) enriching learning activities with research issues contemporary, 4) teaching the research methodology material in the learning process, 5) enriching the learning process with small-scale research activities, 6) enriching the learning process by involving students in institutional research activities, 7) enriching the learning process by encouraging students to feel being part of the research culture at the faculty/ department, 8) enriching the learning process with values that must be possessed by researchers. The model and implementation of PBR in lectures is carried out by applying several strategies with three stages. The first and second stage is the integration of research in lectures, namely the development of research insights and lecture research products. The third stage is the accelerating step towards research universities, namely by developing further research from the first and second stages. The product of further research development is expected to be able to become teaching material in lectures. PBR is expected to make higher education truly present as an academic institution that produces theory and technology, by fully involving lecturers and students in initiation, design, study, inference, validation, and even publication.
 
 Keywords: learning, research, research university.

Undergraduate research experiences: mentoring, awareness, and perceptions\u2014a case study at a Hispanic-serving institution

BackgroundUndergraduate research experiences (UREs) have been proposed as means to increase the retention and engagement of minority—and more specifically Hispanic—college students in science, technology, engineering, and mathematics (STEM) majors. This study explores the impact of student characteristics such as gender, classification, ethnicity, and first-generation status on UREs of STEM students through four specific constructs that current literature deem particularly important: (1) research experiences, (2) mentoring experiences, (3) awareness of research opportunities and activities, and (4) perceptions on research. These constructs are here forth referred to as Experiences, Mentoring, Awareness, and Perceptions. The study was conducted at a Hispanic-serving institution (HSI) in Texas, United States (U.S.), where the overall increase in enrollment has been driven by growth in Hispanic student numbers, reflecting the demographic shift of the state and the nation.ResultsParticipants were recruited to be part of a STEM open house. Thirty-five students participated in the Undergraduate Research Experiences: Mentoring, Awareness, and Perceptions Survey (URE MAPS). This exploratory case study sought to look at student characteristics such as gender, classification, ethnicity, and first-generation status as predictors of UREs. Results show that classification and ethnicity student characteristics are statistically significant predictors of UREs. Although gender and first-generation status regression analysis did not show statistically significant results, crosstabulations looking at correlation among variables yield interesting results. Seven percent of the female respondents responded that they “somewhat agree” with the statement that research is a lonely activity in comparison with 23% of males. The majority (60%) of all respondents who “strongly agreed” with the statement that “research is only for future scientists” were Hispanic, indicating a need to clarify such misconceptions to encourage Hispanic student participation. Most self-identified first-generation participants, of whom 80% were female, reported awareness of faculty research activities, again pointing out gender as an important factor among students’ relationship with their professors. Although less than 23% of students noted current participation in mentorship, most of those did report positive impact of this relationship on their attitude and perspective toward their major.ConclusionsDespite the small sample size and inherent bias in the characteristics of the STEM open house participants, regression analysis informed by crosstabs analysis revealed some important findings. The research suggested higher-than-expected awareness of Latinos and first-generation students of institutional research activities; however, this awareness has not translated in engagement in research activities. The data also indicates the critical need for high-impact UREs and mentorship relationships, as well as for efforts to battle student preconceptions of who can benefit from such experiences. Although this case study focused on LatinX students (LatinX is a gender-neutral term for people of Latin American heritage used in the U.S.) in the U.S., retention of historically underrepresented students in STEM disciplines is a concern shared by many countries around the world. The successful recruitment, retention, and eventual success of students in STEM degrees depend greatly on the type of pathways and support that are offered. UREs might be one of those pathways.

Global Human Settlement Analysis for Disaster Risk Reduction

Abstract. The Global Human Settlement Layer (GHSL) is supported by the European Commission, Joint Research Center (JRC) in the frame of his institutional research activities. Scope of GHSL is developing, testing and applying the technologies and analysis methods integrated in the JRC Global Human Settlement analysis platform for applications in support to global disaster risk reduction initiatives (DRR) and regional analysis in the frame of the European Cohesion policy. GHSL analysis platform uses geo-spatial data, primarily remotely sensed and population. GHSL also cooperates with the Group on Earth Observation on SB-04-Global Urban Observation and Information, and various international partners andWorld Bank and United Nations agencies. Some preliminary results integrating global human settlement information extracted from Landsat data records of the last 40 years and population data are presented.

The research cycle and research data management (RDM): innovating approaches at the University of Westminster

This article presents a case study based on experience of delivering a more joined-up approach to supporting institutional research activity and processes, research data management (RDM) and open access (OA). The result of this small study, undertaken at the University of Westminster in 2013, indicates that a more holistic approach should be adopted, embedding RDM more fully into the wider research management landscape and taking researchers’ priorities into consideration. Rapid development of an innovative pilot system followed closely on from a positive engagement with researchers, and today a purpose-built, integrated and fully working set of tools are functioning within the virtual research environment (VRE). This provides a coherent ‘thread’ to support researchers, doctoral students and professional support staff throughout the research cycle. The article describes the work entailed in more detail, together with the impact achieved so far and what future work is planned.

Mediation analysis of the relationship between institutional research activity and patient survival

BackgroundRecent studies have suggested that patients treated in research-active institutions have better outcomes than patients treated in research-inactive institutions. However, little attention has been paid to explaining such effects, probably because techniques for mediation analysis existing so far have not been applicable to survival data.MethodsWe investigated the underlying mechanisms using a recently developed method for mediation analysis of survival data. Our analysis of the effect of research activity on patient survival was based on 352 patients who had been diagnosed with advanced ovarian cancer at 149 hospitals in 2001. All hospitals took part in a quality assurance program of the German Cancer Society. Patient outcomes were compared between hospitals participating in clinical trials and non-trial hospitals. Surgical outcome and chemotherapy selection were explored as potential mediators of the effect of hospital research activity on patient survival.ResultsThe 219 patients treated in hospitals participating in clinical trials had more complete surgical debulking, were more likely to receive the recommended platinum-taxane combination, and had better survival than the 133 patients treated in non-trial hospitals. Taking into account baseline confounders, the overall adjusted hazard ratio of death was 0.58 (95% confidence interval: 0.42 to 0.79). This effect was decomposed into a direct effect of research activity of 0.67 and two indirect effects of 0.93 each mediated through either optimal surgery or chemotherapy. Taken together, about 26% of the beneficial effect of research activity was mediated through the proposed pathways.ConclusionsMediation analysis allows proceeding from the question “Does it work?” to the question “How does it work?” In particular, we have shown that the research activity of a hospital contributes to superior patient survival through better use of surgery and chemotherapy. This methodology may be applied to analyze direct and indirect natural effects for almost any combination of variable types.

Increasing Access to Higher Education for National Development

Institutions of higher education are naturally involved in the processes of creating new knowledge, both abstract and applied. No programs of high quality education can be implemented by people who are themselves not creative and who may be devoid of the excitement of innovation, discovery, or application of knowledge to new situations. It is accepted all over the world that the young teachers and scholars are a singular source of new ideas, which contribute to the advancement of society. The research activities of institutions of higher education are inspired by considerations of excellence at an international level as well as of application to solving the problems of a given society. These activities could be linked once again to the social, cultural, economic, and natural environment to focus attention on problems of local and regional development in the country in order to achieve the goal of national development.

The foundations and evolution of institutional research

AbstractDo all institutional research offices look alike? This chapter examines the size, function, and structure of institutional research activities and offices across the United States.

South African universities, research and positive psychology

A decline in institutional research activity, like that attributed to most South African universities, is alarming because it jeopardises a country's ability to take advantage of world-wide advances in science and technology as well as its capacity to absorb and use new knowledge. However, criticism like this might not be applicable to all areas of research at higher education institutions. The purpose of this article is to highlight pioneering and fundamental contributions by South African researchers to establishing a new paradigm in psychology, namely positive psychology. The article provides an overview of the national and international historic development of this field. Current and completed South African research within this field was analysed, and results reflect the type of research as well as contributing institutions from higher education. South African Journal of Higher Education Vol. 21 (4) 2007: pp. 764-780

INNOVATIVE APPROACHES BY ÉCOLE POLYTECHNIQUE DE MONTREAL LIBRARY IN SUPPORT OF RESEARCH ACTIVITIES

Librarians are better able to respond to the needs of their end users while supporting the goals of their institution. This is illustrated through five recent initiatives undertaken by the Library of École Polytechnique in direct support of institutional research activities: • Master's and PhD students develop information skills through the preparation of a portfolio on their research topic. This assignment forms part of an information literacy laboratory within a research methodology course. The course is mandatory for PhD students and assignment grading is done by librarians. • Canada Research Chairs benefit from dedicated information services in return for a financial contribution by each Chair to the Library. • A bibliographic database with citations to the scientific and engineering publications of the institution's faculty and researchers is available via the Internet. A knowledge management tool, the database is also useful for marketing and promoting the institution. • A three-pronged approach to analyzing user needs allows the Library to identify those journals containing 80% of the articles published or cited by the institution's faculty and researchers. • A comparative analysis of publication data for fifteen Canadian engineering schools aids the institution in developing its strategic positioning.

Making the Tension Between Research and Teaching Creative in Business and Management: A Pilot Study

Abstract The pilot study described in this article has explored a collection of wide ranging issues concerning the development of research activity in institutions where teaching has previously been the predominant activity. The research methodology used a structured discussion group approach supplemented by a simple questionnaire to collect both qualitative and quantitative data. A number of key points are suggested by this study: Research could be defined realatively narrowly or broadly and there is little agreement as to what should be regarded as research. Lecturers are optimistic and believe that it is possible to be both a good teacher and a good researcher, but are undecided about whether staff involvement in research is more likely to produce desirable student outcomes. Lecturers think that their managers should manage and provide academic leadership in the research arena, but this is not reflected to a large extent in their current experience. Lecturers are aware that they need to develop a great...

A draft code of ethics for institutional research

A draft code of ethics for institutional researchers and institutional research activities is presented.

The value of institutional research in the assessment of institutional effectiveness

A survey of 167 institutions engaged in the regional reaccreditation process between 1987 and 1992 revealed that the presence of institutional research activities was positively related to the institution carrying out a systematic assessment of institutional effectiveness. Institutional research activity was more predictive of assessment efforts than was the type of governance (public or private), the level of degree offered, or enrollment size. An alarmingly low proportion of institutions had begun to define “outcomes” at the time of the survey—a first step in the development of assessment procedures. Even fewer had identified ways of measuring outcomes. Budgets and staff expertise were felt to be adequate for current responsibilities but insufficient to assume responsibility for assessing institutional effectiveness. Institutional research activity is urgently needed in order to support the data collection efforts required by institutional assessment mandates. Whether these activities are conducted by institutional researchers or are dispersed across the campus, they provide the underpinnings for assessment.

Educational Research Productivity of Institutions of Higher Education

This study investigates educational research productivity in institutions of higher education in the United States based on contributions to AERA annual meetings and 14 leading educational research journals over a 7-year period: 1975–1981. Data were analyzed along two dimensions: total productivity and faculty productivity. Total volume productivity has an impact on the field regardless of faculty size; faculty productivity emphasizes the strengths of institutional research activity. Both dimensions were combined in a third ranking to reflect the contributions of both dimensions. In addition, institutions were ranked on the basis of percentage of change in research productivity between the years 1975–1976 and 1980–1981.

Barriers to implementing research in higher education

Summary The paper [1] is concerned to discuss why so much institutional research activity is carried out at such a cost and has apparently made so little continued impact on so few institutions. It argues that the problems relate not so much to inadequacies in methodology as to the nature of the decision-making process and the relationship between decison-makers and researchers in education. The paper discusses some of the barriers to the effective use of research and relates this discussion to the experience of institutional research at the Open University.

A multi‐institutional approach to providing institutional research services

New Directions for Institutional ResearchVolume 1979, Issue 24 p. 79-88 Article A multi-institutional approach to providing institutional research services Glenda Partee-Scott, Glenda Partee-Scott Glenda Partee-Scott is presently a senior staff member of the National Advisory Committee on Black Higher Education and Black Colleges and Universities. Prior to this position, she served as researcher and coordinator for institutional research activities at the Institute for Services to Education, Inc. in Washington, D. C. She has extensive experience in the use and development of training aids and other educational media. She holds degrees from Mt. Holyoke College and the City College of New York.Search for more papers by this author Glenda Partee-Scott, Glenda Partee-Scott Glenda Partee-Scott is presently a senior staff member of the National Advisory Committee on Black Higher Education and Black Colleges and Universities. Prior to this position, she served as researcher and coordinator for institutional research activities at the Institute for Services to Education, Inc. in Washington, D. C. She has extensive experience in the use and development of training aids and other educational media. She holds degrees from Mt. Holyoke College and the City College of New York.Search for more papers by this author First published: 1979 https://doi.org/10.1002/ir.37019792409Citations: 1 AboutPDF ToolsRequest permissionExport citationAdd to favoritesTrack citation ShareShare Give accessShare full text accessShare full-text accessPlease review our Terms and Conditions of Use and check box below to share full-text version of article.I have read and accept the Wiley Online Library Terms and Conditions of UseShareable LinkUse the link below to share a full-text version of this article with your friends and colleagues. Learn more.Copy URL Share a linkShare onFacebookTwitterLinkedInRedditWechat Citing Literature Volume1979, Issue241979Pages 79-88 RelatedInformation