Levels Of Research Productivity Research Articles

Factors Associated with Research and Productivity among Faculty of Higher Education Institutions: Input to Enhancing Research Culture

The role of research in an academic institution is significant for its sustainability and development, and it is imperative to have knowledge-driven growth based on innovation. The main objec-tive of this dissertation was to find out the factors associated with research and productivity among faculty of higher education insti-tutions in the LSPU System as input to enhancing research culture. Descriptive correlational research method was used to determine the factors associated with research and productivity among high-er education faculty institutions consisting of 232 regular faculty members among four campuses of Laguna State Polytechnic Uni-versity- San Pablo City Campus, Sta. Cruz Campus, Siniloan Campus and Los Banos Campus. The perceived level of self-motivation of the respondents on knowledge and skills, ability and interest, mo-tivation and drive is “very high”; the perceived level of institution-al support system for research among faculty of Laguna State Poly-technic University System on policies and guidelines, promotion and incentives, research program, budgeting, and external sourc-ing/funding is “highly evident”; perceived level of research- work-ing environment, is “very highly evident”; perceived level of re-search productivity for research reveals that the research produc-tivity is “very high”. Faculty’s research productivity is significantly predicted by self-motivation, an institutional support system for research; and the research working environment; teacher’s per-ceived self-motivation mediated with the institutional support system and the faculty’s research productivity; teacher’s perceived self-motivation mediated with the research working environment and to the faculty’s research productivity. ANOVA result revealed that there is no significant difference in the perceptions of the LSPU respondents on self-motivation, an institutional support sys-tem for research, research working environment, and research productivity when grouped according to their University Campus. In terms of the above findings, this study concluded the hypothe-ses stating that the research productivity of the faculty is not sig-nificantly predicted by self-motivation, an institutional support system for research, and the research working environment is not sustained. The faculty self-motivation does not mediate the effect of the institutional support system and research working envi-ronment on their research productivity is not sustained. There is no significant difference in the perceptions of the LSPU respond-ents on self-motivation, an institutional support system for re-search, research working environment, and research productivity.

Research Productivity of Faculty Members in Selected Private Colleges in the Province of Albay: Basis for Enhancing Research Culture

The study aimed to assess the research productivity of the faculty members in five private colleges in the province of Albay. This study used a multi-method approach in determining the research productivity, factors affecting the research productivity of respondents, and significant agreement on the factors affecting the research productivity of respondents among the private colleges in the province of Albay. A survey questionnaire, document analysis, statistical analysis, and literature review were incorporated. The study found varying levels of research productivity across the institutions. Researchership, institutional support, motivation, leadership practices, and research orientation all notably impact research productivity. The top areas influencing research productivity are time management, research-related development opportunities, and alignment of research agenda with institutional strengths. There is a statistically significant agreement on the factors affecting the research productivity of the respondents. Specific areas for interventions could aim to strengthen leadership practices that provide professional development opportunities, effective time management, research funding, faculty research writing aptitude, and a clear research agenda. A Research Development Program was designed based on the findings of the study. The components of this program are mentorship pairs and collaboration, internal research funding, seminar series, research facilities and resources, and research excellence recognition.

Research promotion strategies to enhance research productivity in Tanzanian higher educational institutions

AbstractThere are low levels of research productivity among higher education institutions (HEIs) in Africa, which will likely compromise the continent's development agenda if not addressed. This study intends to develop a research framework to create a strategic roadmap that leverages leadership perspectives to foster a thriving research culture and contribute meaningfully to Tanzania's growth and development. We conducted a qualitative study involving higher education policy makers, senior university officials and academic staff from four sampled universities and two non‐university institutions that regulate Tanzania's higher education sector. The secondary data sources supported us in assessing the current state of research in Tanzanian HEI and the way forward. A thematic analysis revealed seven themes: research governance; capacity development strategy; reinforcement strategy; collaboration, networking and teamwork; establishment of research centres; dissemination strategy; and institutionalisation of research activities that can increase research productivity in the Tanzanian HEI context. This research adds to the literature on HEIs by identifying contextual strategy that can enhance research promotion in Tanzania and guide other African countries. In today's global information economy, research production is critical to the viability of HEIs and national development. This research aims to equip HEI leaders with a customised framework to help them direct their institutions towards research excellence and innovation.Context and implicationsRationale for this studyTanzania recognises the pivotal role of research in achieving socioeconomic objectives. The research productivity of higher education institutions (HEIs) is crucial in addressing local issues and fulfilling national agenda.Why the new findings matterThe findings reveal novel strategies for promoting research and how institutionalising them will enhance research engagement and productivity.ImplicationsThe research framework acts as a strategic guide for HEI policy makers that informs on how to encourage faculty and scholars and generate a better research output. The study shows how HEIs can institutionalise research, making it a part of its culture and mindset. The study has implications for the authorities and government bodies also, as the research productivity has a socio‐economic impact on national development.

Teachers’ Readiness and Supportive Environment Toward Better Research Productivity and Skills: Basis for a Policy Development on Research Program

The main problem of the study was to develop a standard school support program to enhance the implemented basic research program at San Jose National High School. Specifically, the determine the teachers’ level of readiness in research, the extent do the School Factors affect the teachers’ participation in research, the extent is the perceived supportive environment affect the level of research competency of teachers, Level of Competency of teachers in conducting research, the perceived level of Research Writing skills of the teachers. It identified the relationship between the teachers’ level of competency in research and the perceived level of the teachers’ readiness to conduct research and the effect of school factors, the relationship between the extent of school factors affecting participation in the conduct of research and challenges in conducting research, level of research productivity, and level of research skills and whether the perceived level of supportive environment significantly mediate the relationship between teacher’s level of readiness and the level of research productivity and level of research skills. The study was descriptive with a researcher-made questionnaire as the instrument of the study. The questionnaire was administered to 661 teachers in the Division of San Pablo City for school year 2022-2023. The data collected were treated using mean scores, standard deviation, Pearson product moment correlation, simple regression, and multiple regression analysis. Results show following findings: the teachers are all well equipped with the desired readiness needed to conduct research studies; school-related factors are very important in influencing teachers' engagement in research investigations; teacher's ability to do research projects is greatly influenced by their cognitive ability, the school's support and assistance, the principal's leadership skills, and the research culture at their institution; the teachers were all well-versed in each of the parts of a research paper; the teachers’ research skills is significantly related to the teachers’ readiness to conduct research and the effect of school factors; the relationship between effect of school factors in research engagement and challenges in conducting research is significant as well as with research productivity and research skills; and the supportive environment significantly mediate the relationship between the teachers’ level of research readiness and level of teachers’ research skills but does not significantly mediate the teachers’ level of research readiness and level of their research productivity. Strategic planning and support from the school through the developed standard school support program is encouraged.

Department Research Productivity in 19 Scholarly Political Science Journals (1990–2018)

ABSTRACTThis article reports new rankings of journal research productivity for PhD-granting political science departments during the past three decades. Using data on all authors and articles published in 19 leading general and subfield political science journals from 1990 to 2018, we compiled a count of department publications in these journals, weighted by the number of authors, department faculty size, and journal impact measures reported by Garand et al. (2009). We find that there is a discernible ranking of political science departments in terms of journal research productivity. The observed rankings are strongly but imperfectly related to the U.S. News & World Report (2022) reputational rankings of political science departments. We do find, however, that some political science departments have higher or lower levels of research productivity than would be suggested by their reputational rankings.

Psychological capital as predictor of research productivity of librarians in public university libraries in North-East, Nigeria

Research productivity is one of the most important yardsticks for career progression of librarians in Nigerian university libraries. Despite its importance as a major requirement, literature have established a low level of research productivity among librarians in Nigerian university libraries. Psychological capital is crucial to enhancing research productivity of academics. However, there is a dearth of literature in relation to research productivity of librarians. Hence, this study examined psychological capital as predictor of research productivity of librarians in public university libraries in North-East, Nigeria. The study adopted survey research design. The population of this study comprised 361 librarians in public university libraries in North-East, Nigeria. A sample size of 190 respondents was determined using Taro Yamane’s formula. Stratified sampling technique was used the select respondents. A structured and validated questionnaire was used to collect data. A response rate of 79% was achieved. Data collected were analysed using descriptive and inferential statistics. Findings revealed that, psychological capital (R2 = 0.004, β = 0.061, t = 0.777, p > 0.05) had no significant influence on research productivity of librarians in public university libraries in North-East, Nigeria, even though the level of psychological capital was high. The study concluded that, the level of research productivity and psychological capital of librarians were higher. Psychological capital did not predict their research productivity in this study. The study recommended that, Management of public university libraries in the North-East, Nigeria should encourage librarians to engage in writing and publishing journal articles, textbooks and other publications in order to further sustain and enhance their research productivity, Knowledge and relevance of psychological capital should be inculcated into research activities of librarians at all levels of training in order to enhance research productivity of librarians in Nigeria. Finally, university managements should provide adequate funds for librarians to attend conferences and workshops, especially in the area of research skills and research collaboration. This would enhance their research productivity and enable them to attract grants from funding agencies.

Assessing Research Productivity of Agricultural Scientists of Professor Jayashankar Telangana State Agricultural University

Productivity is the quintessential indicator of efficiency in any system. Research productivity is the work outcome of the scientists in the area of research in a given period of time. The present study was conducted to assess the level of research productivity among the agricultural scientists of PJTSAU in the year 2021. A sample of 120 agricultural scientists including Scientists, Senior Scientists and Principal Scientists with a minimum of 3 years of experience in research after 2014, when the university PJTSAU was formed due to bifurcation of the state, were selected for the study purposively. An index to compute research productivity was developed with six indicators- Publication behaviour, Research activities undertaken, Research guidance and Mentoring, Awards and Recognition, Technologies/Knowledge generated and Intellectual Property Rights generated and was standardized by testing its validity and reliability. The majority of agricultural scientists had medium research productivity (47.5%) followed by very low (15.83%), low (15.00%), high (15.00%) and very high (6.67%). The lowest research productivity index score was 0.11 while highest was 0.88 which indicates that there is a scope to increase productivity among the agricultural scientists with low research productivity.

Cohort study assessing the predictive value of a research year vs additional degree in dermatology.

Taking a gap year to obtain an additional degree or for research is becoming increasingly popular among medical students pursuing dermatology to bolster residency application competitiveness. The purpose of this study was to determine whether doing so influences future academic achievement and career trajectory. A list of dermatologists who achieved board certification in 2010 was obtained from the American Board of Dermatology. Information regarding additional post-graduate degrees, research years, fellowship specialization, practice setting, publication number, and H-index were obtained using publicly available data. Additional degrees were associated with higher research productivity, higher H-index, and practicing at teaching hospitals while taking a research year was only associated with a higher H-index. This data can be used to further inform medical students wishing to achieve high levels of research productivity and careers at teaching institutions and residency programs wishing to recruit such applicants.

Performance of Academic Staff in Universities in Southwestern Nigeria

This paper studies the job performance of academic staff by examining the teaching effectiveness of academic staff and the level of research productivity of academic staff. Two hundred and fifty academic staff and nine hundred and sixty-seven students were used as samples for the study. Data from the study were analysed using descriptive statistics. Findings revealed that teaching by academic staff in Southwestern Nigeria was effective using indicators of teaching performance such as mastery of work by staff, attitude to teaching, accessibility of lecturers by students and supervision. Also, findings showed that academic staff are moderately productive in research. The study found out that academic staff in Southwestern Nigeria are performing above average. However, effort should be directed to helping academics improve on research productivity especially writing of books.

Leadership Trends in Shoulder and Elbow Surgery Fellowship Directors: A Cross-sectional Study.

Introduction:We aimed to describe the demographic and professional backgrounds of current shoulder and elbow fellowship directors.Methods:The American Shoulder and Elbow Surgeons (ASES) 2021 to 2022 Fellowship Directory was reviewed to identify the 31 ASES-recognized US fellowship programs. Demographic and other data were obtained through an electronic survey and publicly available online resources from February 28, 2021, to March 5, 2021.Results:Of the 31 fellowship directors, 97% (30) identified as male and 74% (23) as White, the mean age was 53 ± 7 years, and the mean Scopus h-index was 24.2 ± 13. Almost all (95%) held ASES committee leadership appointments in at least one committee. The mean time from completion of most recent fellowship to fellowship director appointment was 7.3 ± 6 years. About two-thirds of fellowship directors trained at one of five fellowship programs: Columbia University (n = 7), California Pacific Orthopaedics (n = 4), Washington University in St. Louis (n = 3), Mayo Clinic (n = 3), and Hospital for Special Surgery (n = 2).Discussion:ASES fellowship directors share similar demographic and professional characteristics with high levels of research productivity and involvement in orthopaedic societies. There is a lack of diversity in shoulder and elbow fellowship directors, highlighting a need for priority consideration of this disparity by leaders in the field.

Impact of Mentoring on Academic Career Success for Women in Medicine: A Systematic Review.

Research has shown that barriers to career success in academic medicine disproportionately affect women. These barriers include inadequate mentoring, which may perpetuate the underrepresentation of women in senior leadership positions. The purpose of this review was to summarize the qualitative and quantitative evidence of the impact of mentoring on women's career outcomes and to inform future interventions to support the promotion and retention of women in academic medicine. The authors conducted a systematic review of original research published in English-language, peer-reviewed journals through March 20, 2020. Search terms related to mentorship, women, and academic medicine. The authors searched MEDLINE, Embase, Scopus, Current Contents Connect via Web of Science, Cochrane Library, and PsycINFO. They excluded studies not specifically addressing women and those without gender-stratified outcomes. They extracted and analyzed the following data: study design, population, sample size, response rate, participant age, percentage of women, mentoring prevalence, and outcomes. Of 2,439 citations identified, 91 studies met the inclusion criteria, including 65 quantitative and 26 qualitative studies. Mentoring was associated with objective and subjective measures of career success. Women perceived mentorship to be more valuable to their career development yet were more likely to report having no mentor. Additionally, women were more likely to report lower levels of research productivity, less career satisfaction, and greater barriers to promotion. Qualitative results indicated that women had less access to informal mentoring and family responsibilities had a greater effect on their career outcomes. Professional networking, female mentors, and relational aspects of mentoring were common themes. This review examined gender disparities in mentoring and the impact on research productivity, promotion success, and career satisfaction for women in academic medicine. Institution-supported mentoring programs are needed to facilitate identification of appropriate mentors and promotion of a more equitable academic career environment for women.

Orthopaedic Foot and Ankle Surgery Fellowship Directors Are Typically White Men in Their Early 50s With Strong Achievements in Research

PurposeTo determine the objective characteristics of orthopaedic foot and ankle fellowship directors (FDs) by concentrating on the demographic characteristics, academic background, institutional history, research experience, and professional affiliations of these leaders.MethodsData for each FD were collected by searching institutional biographies, personal websites, or publicly available curricula vitae. Data collection included the following variables: age, sex, race/ethnicity, previous training institutions, residency and fellowship graduation years, advanced degrees, military affiliation, institutional loyalty, year hired, FD career timeline, total number of publications, total number of citations, and h-index.ResultsOf the 47 FDs, 44 (93.6%) were men and 3 (6.4%) were women. The mean age was 50.8 ± 9.4 years. Most orthopaedic foot and ankle FDs were white (n = 42, 89.4%), followed by Asian (n = 4, 8.5%) and black or African American (n = 1, 2.1%). The mean Scopus h-index, total number of publications, and total number of citations for all foot and ankle FDs were 13.3 ± 9.5, 47.5 ± 45.8, and 898.1 ± 1,040.3, respectively. Among all foot and ankle FDs, the mean tenure in the FD position was 5.8 ± 4.6 years.ConclusionsOrthopaedic foot and ankle FDs are primarily white men in their 50s, with minimal female and minority representations. These FDs are distinguished by their high level of research productivity. Additionally, orthopaedic foot and ankle training backgrounds seem to play an important role, given that most of the appointed FDs trained in only a few select programs.Clinical RelevanceThis study outlines some of the most important characteristics among foot and ankle FDs and identifies important disparities within this population of leaders that may have detrimental effects on the field.

PD24-04 RESEARCH PRODUCTIVITY AND IMPACT OF CANADIAN ACADEMIC UROLOGISTS: NATIONAL TRENDS IN ACADEMIC METRICS AS IT RELATES TO GENDER, SUBSPECIALTY, AND FACULTY APPOINTMENT

You have accessJournal of UrologyEducation Research IV (PD24)1 Sep 2021PD24-04 RESEARCH PRODUCTIVITY AND IMPACT OF CANADIAN ACADEMIC UROLOGISTS: NATIONAL TRENDS IN ACADEMIC METRICS AS IT RELATES TO GENDER, SUBSPECIALTY, AND FACULTY APPOINTMENT Rebecca Power, Jason Hearn, Stuti Tanya, Sanjay Sharma, Ashley Cox, and Micheal Organ Rebecca PowerRebecca Power More articles by this author , Jason HearnJason Hearn More articles by this author , Stuti TanyaStuti Tanya More articles by this author , Sanjay SharmaSanjay Sharma More articles by this author , Ashley CoxAshley Cox More articles by this author , and Micheal OrganMicheal Organ More articles by this author View All Author Informationhttps://doi.org/10.1097/JU.0000000000002017.04AboutPDF ToolsAdd to favoritesDownload CitationsTrack CitationsPermissionsReprints ShareFacebookLinked InTwitterEmail Abstract INTRODUCTION AND OBJECTIVE: There are multiple metrics of academic success and productivity. The objective of this study was to quantify research productivity of academic Canadian urologists on the basis of h-index, number of citations, and publications as they correlate with gender, subspecialty, and faculty appointment. METHODS: This was a cross-sectional study of academic urologists from Canadian academic institutions with a postgraduate program in urology. Academic urologists and faculty appointments were identified from university websites. Gender was determined from publicly available physician databases. H-indices, number of citations, and publications were collected from Scopus. Descriptive, univariate, and multivariate statistics were used to analyze the relationship of h-index, number of citations, and publications with faculty appointment, subspecialty, and gender. RESULTS: A total of 242 academic urologists were identified. The means were 16.4±16.7 for h-index, 1995±402 for number of citations, and 79±157 for number of publications per individual. The sub-speciality of uro-oncology had the highest academic metrics. Full professor appointments had significantly higher h-indices (p<0.001). There were large discrepancies noted in gender; male urologists had significantly higher h-indices (p=0.006), 94.2% of urology professors were male, and the sub-specialities of male fertility and transplant had no female representation in the collected database. Female reconstruction (28.0%) and paediatrics (27.8%) had the greatest female representation, as well as the second and third highest h-indices, among all subspecialties. CONCLUSIONS: There are large gender disparities in faculty appointment and academic metrics in Canadian urology. This study is the first to show that subspecialities with higher female representation maintain a high level of research productivity as measured by h-index, number of citations, and publications. Source of Funding: This project was not funded by any institution or corporation © 2021 by American Urological Association Education and Research, Inc.FiguresReferencesRelatedDetails Volume 206Issue Supplement 3September 2021Page: e427-e427 Advertisement Copyright & Permissions© 2021 by American Urological Association Education and Research, Inc.MetricsAuthor Information Rebecca Power More articles by this author Jason Hearn More articles by this author Stuti Tanya More articles by this author Sanjay Sharma More articles by this author Ashley Cox More articles by this author Micheal Organ More articles by this author Expand All Advertisement Loading ...

Orthopaedic Sports Medicine Fellowship Directors Are Predominantly White Men With a High Degree of Research Productivity

PurposeTo determine the objective characteristics of fellowship directors (FDs) in orthopaedic sports medicine by focusing on the demographics, academic background, institutional history, research experience, and professional affiliations of FDs in this field. MethodsData was collected for each FD via institutional biographies or publicly available curriculum vitae (CV). The data collected for each FD included age, gender, race/ethnicity, previous training institutions, residency and fellowship graduation years, additional advanced degrees, military affiliation, institutional loyalty, year hired by current institution, career timeline, Scopus H-index, number of publications, and total number of citations. ResultsOf the 88 FDs, 87 (98.9%) were male and 1 (1.1%) was female. The mean age for all FDs was 54.7 years (± 9.1 standard deviation). The majority of FDs were White (n = 80; 90.9%). The mean Scopus H-index, total number of publications, and total number of citations were 22.5 ± 16.6, 90.0 ± 91.6, and 2773.9 ± 3962.9, respectively. On average, it took 9.5 ± 7.3 years from fellowship graduation until FD appointment. Additionally, the mean number of years of employment or affiliation with the current institution was 17.2 ± 9.4, and the mean number of years in an FD role was 10.9 ± 9.3. ConclusionOrthopaedic sports medicine fellowship directors are largely distinguished by their high level of research productivity and accomplishment. Additionally, orthopaedic training pedigree seems to play a role in FD role attainment, with a handful of orthopaedic residency and sports medicine fellowship programs producing a large percentage of current FDs. Finally, FDs are overwhelmingly white males with little female or minority representation. Clinical RelevanceThis study outlines some of the most important characteristics among orthopaedic sports medicine fellowship directors and identifies racial and gender disparities within this population of leaders that may have detrimental effects on the field as a whole.

Bibliometric Review of Medical Student Research Before Matching Integrated Vascular Surgery

BackgroundResearch output is one element of a multifactorial process that residency programs consider when evaluating applicants. However, there are minimal data assessing research productivity on admittance into research-oriented integrated vascular surgery residency (RO-IVSR) programs. The purpose of this study was to evaluate the association of peer-reviewed research and the RO-IVSR match process. Material and methodsVascular surgery residents who matched into an RO-IVSR in 2015-2017 were divided into those matching an RO-IVSR top 10 program versus other. Total publications, first authorships, and type of research were compared between groups. Mann-Whitney U-tests were then performed between discrete levels of research productivity (0-1 versus ≥2 publications) to detect differences in ability to match a top 10 program. ResultsOne hundred and fifty-eight residents published a total of 214 original research articles (83%), 26 case reports (10%), and 19 systematic reviews (7%). There were 66 first authorships (25%). Median total publications at RO-IVSR top 10 versus other programs were 2 versus 1 (P < 0.01). Top 10 IVSR had a significant difference in median publications for all other research categories. The ability to match into a top 10 program by discrete levels of research productivity at 0-1 versus 2+ showed significance (P < 0.05) in all research categories, including total publications, first authorships, and H-index. ConclusionsThere was significantly higher research productivity among medical students who matriculate to top 10 IVSR programs. Furthermore, having 2 or more publications significantly increased the likelihood of attending a top 10 program. Thus, top programs likely use an applicants’ research productivity as a distinct qualification category and a marker of future success.

Does Publishing During the Doctorate Influence Completion Time? A Quantitative Study of Doctoral Candidates in Australia

Aim/Purpose: This paper investigates the association between publishing during doctoral candidature and completion time. The effects of discipline and of gaining additional support through a doctoral cohort program are also explored. Background: Candidates recognize the value of building a publication track record to improve their career prospects yet are cognizant of the time it takes to publish peer-reviewed articles. In some institutions or disciplines, there is a policy or the expectation that doctoral students will publish during their candidature. However, doctoral candidates are also under increasing pressure to complete their studies within a designated timeframe. Thus, some candidates and faculty perceive the two requirements – to publish and to complete on time – as mutually exclusive. Furthermore, where candidates have a choice in the format that the PhD submission will take, be it by monograph, PhD-by-publication, or a hybrid thesis, there is little empirical evidence available to guide the decision. This paper provides a quantitative analysis of the association between publishing during candidature and time-to-degree and investigates other variables associated with doctoral candidate research productivity and efficiency. Methodology: Multivariate logistic regression analyses were used to examine the predictors (discipline [field of research], gender, age group, domestic or international student status, and belonging to a cohort program) of doctoral candidate research productivity and efficacy. Research productivity was quantified by the number of peer-reviewed journal articles that a candidate published as a primary author during and up to 24 months after thesis submission. Efficacy (time-to-degree) was quantified by the number of Full-Time Equivalent (FTE) years of candidature. Data on 1,143 doctoral graduates were obtained from a single Australian university for the period extending from 2000 to 2020. Complete publication data were available on 707 graduates, and time-to-degree data on 664 graduates. Data were drawn from eight fields of research, which were grouped into the disciplines of health, biological sciences, agricultural and environmental sciences, and chemical, earth, and physical sciences. Contribution: This paper addresses a gap in empirical literature by providing evidence of the association between publishing during doctoral candidature and time-to-degree in the disciplines of health, biological sciences, agricultural and environmental sciences, and chemical, earth, and physical sciences. The paper also adds to the body of evidence that demonstrates the value of belonging to a cohort program for doctoral student outcomes. Findings: There is a significant association between the number of articles published and median time-to-degree. Graduates with the highest research productivity (four or more articles) exhibited the shortest time-to-degree. There was also a significant association between discipline and the number of publications published during candidature. Gaining additional peer and research-focused support and training through a cohort program was also associated with higher research productivity and efficiency compared to candidates in the same discipline but not in receipt of the additional support. Recommendations for Practitioners: While the encouragement of candidates to both publish and complete within the recommended doctorate timeframe is recommended, even within disciplines characterized by high levels of research productivity, i.e., where publishing during candidature is the “norm,” the desired levels of student research productivity and efficiency are only likely to be achieved where candidates are provided with consistent writing and publication-focused training, together with peer or mentor support. Recommendation for Researchers: Publishing peer-reviewed articles during doctoral candidature is shown not to adversely affect candidates’ completion time. Researchers should seek writing and publication-focused support to enhance their research productivity and efficiency. Impact on Society: Researchers have an obligation to disseminate their findings for the benefit of society, industry, or practice. Thus, doctoral candidates need to be encouraged and supported to publish as they progress through their candidature. Future Research: The quantitative findings need to be followed up with a mixed-methods study aimed at identifying which elements of publication and research-focused support are most effective in raising doctoral candidate productivity and efficacy.

ICT use as determinant of research productivity of academic staff of federal universities in North-East, Nigeria

This study investigated influence of information and communication technology (ICT) use on research productivity of academic staff of federal universities in Northeastern Nigeria. A survey design was adopted in carrying out the study. The population for this study comprised of 4258 academic staff of six (6) federal universities in North-eastern, Nigeria, from which a sample of 366 was drawn using Taro Yamane sampling formula and used for the study. Multi-stage sampling technique was used to select the sample for the study. Simple random sampling was used to select three (3) out of the six federal universities so as to have a manageable sample simple size these includes; Abubakar Tafawabalewa University Bauchi, University of Maiduguri and Federal University Wukari. Thereafter, stratified sampling method was used to select four faculties common to all the universities, namely faculty of Education, Science, Agriculture and Social science. The data collected were analysed using percentage, mean and standard deviation. The results of the study among the level of research productivity of academic staff in federal universities in North-eastern Nigeria is very low; ICT had significant effect on research productivity and thus can predict the research productivity of academic staff in federal universities in North-eastern, Nigeria. The study recommended among others that Academic staff of federal universities and North-eastern in particular should be encourage utilize ICT because of its impact on their research productivity.

Teachers’ Attributes and Their Students’ Research Productivity

Teachers play a significant role in the intellectual development of students in various techniques, assessments, and methods to improve student skills in school’s subjects. This study therefore, focuses on the effects of research teachers’ personal and professional attributes and their senior high school students’ research productivity. The respondents’ attitudes toward research were also looked into. These were correlated together with the students’ performance in research as evidenced by their outputs. The population of the study is comprised of 11 public and 4 private secondary schools in Cebu City. A total number of 36 research teachers with their corresponding students comprising 111 were selected through purposive sampling techniques. The reliability of the tools using Cronbach Alpha is generated above 0.783, 0.808, and 0.811 which means good and acceptable. Multiple statistical procedures, simple frequency and percentages, weighted means, and descriptive inferential analysis were employed to obtain stronger validity to the study. The results of the study identified that students’ level of research productivity are categorized as “Beginning” and having desirable attitudes towards research. Likewise, teachers have positive attitudes towards doing research and its benefits to their teaching practice and students’ learning process. Using the Pearson r and multiple regressions; the results of the study identify negligible relationship and no significant difference between most of the teacher factors and student research output. However, the teachers’ attitudes are statistically significant in relation to student’s output while the teachers’ output and students’ output have significant difference. Reliable research trainings and providing teaching materials are recommended to address these gaps.

Medical Student Research Productivity: Which Variables are Associated with Matching to a Highly Ranked Orthopaedic Residency Program?

Little is known about the importance of an applicant's research productivity in terms of matching into a highly-ranked orthopaedic residency. We characterized the research of orthopaedic residents who matched in 2017 to determine whether 1) program tiers differed by their residents' research; and 2) discrete increases in applicants' research were associated with matching into higher-ranked programs. We searched Scopus for resident publications accepted before 2017 or published through January 2017. Using an established ranking system, programs were ranked (tier-1, highest; tier-5, lowest) by their department's number of citations from 2005 to 2015. We compared resident research productivity among these 5 tiers. We then categorized residents by discrete levels of research productivity (0, 1, or ≥2 publications) and compared the differences in matched program rank. Data collection and analysis performed at Johns Hopkins Hospital, a tertiary care center in Baltimore, MD. We obtained our sample from allopathic orthopaedic program websites, excluding military programs and international students, for a total of 111 programs (565 of 726 matched residents [78%]). Tier-1 and tier-2 programs differed significantly in their residents' publications, h-index, and citations. Programs of other tiers did not differ significantly. Applicants with 1 publication matched to higher-ranked residency programs than those with 0 publications. When comparing residents with 1 publication versus residents with more than 1 publication, we found no significant differences in program rank matched. Our results suggest that higher-tier orthopaedic residency programs match residents with greater research productivity than do lower-tier programs. Having 1 publication was associated with matching into a higher-ranked program but no significant associations were observed beyond the first publication.

Organisational Factors as Antecedents of University Academic Staff Research Productivity

This study explored whetherorganisational factors such as technological progress, computer skills, research funding, and human resourceswere significant antecedents of academic staff research productivity in chartered private universities in Uganda. The study stemmed from reportedly low levels of research productivity of the academic staff in private universities in the country in spite of the numerousinterventionsby the Government of Uganda to spur research in both public and private higher education institutions.Using the quantitative approach anddescriptive cross-sectional survey research design, the researchers collected data using a pre-testedself-administered questionnaire from a sample of 210 academic staff drawn from four out of nine chartered private universities in the country. The data were analysed with the use of appropriate descriptive and inferential statistical techniques. The study findings showed, among others, that while technological progress (β = 0.425, p = 0.000 < 0.05) and possession of computer skills (β = 0.329, p = 0.000 < 0.05) were positive and significant antecedents of research productivity, research funding (β = -0.003, p = 0.965 < 0.05)and human resources (β = 0.073, p = 0.186 < 0.05) were respectively negative and positive but non-significant antecedents of academic staff’s research productivity in the universities studied. Therefore, it was concluded that although organisational factors, overall, were significant antecedents of university academic staff’s research productivity, some of its elements such as technological progress and possession of computer skills were more significant antecedents than others – implying that in order to boost the research productivity of the academic staff, university managers need to place proportionate emphasis on these factors if they are to create an enabling research environment in their institutions. Keywords: Organisational factors, Antecedents, Academic staff, Research productivity, Universities DOI: 10.7176/JEP/11-18-11 Publication date: June 30th 2020