Cultural Research Research Articles

Time Poverty and its Impact on Research Culture

Time Poverty and its Impact on Research Culture

Research Culture Challenges among Early Career Researchers

Research Culture Challenges among Early Career Researchers

Why Do We Need an International Research Culture Conference?

Why Do We Need an International Research Culture Conference?

Working Towards an Inclusive Research Culture Through EDI Education, Engagement and Empowerment of the Research Community

Working Towards an Inclusive Research Culture Through EDI Education, Engagement and Empowerment of the Research Community

Key Features of a Positive Research Culture

Key Features of a Positive Research Culture

Five Adjectives to Convey What Good Research Culture Looks Like

Five Adjectives to Convey What Good Research Culture Looks Like

Moral Dimension to Developing Research Culture

Moral Dimension to Developing Research Culture

Identifying Metrics for Measuring Research Culture at the University of Leeds

Identifying Metrics for Measuring Research Culture at the University of Leeds

Knowledge and Attitude of Undergraduate Dental Students towards Research in a private dental institute, karachi

Abstract: Background: Scientific research in healthcare is crucial for maintaining oral health and for the prevention, diagnosis, and treatment of oral disorders. Actually, it is regarded as a basic skill and one of the important areas in the medical education curriculum related to health care. The objective of this study was to evaluation the knowledge and attitude of undergraduate students towards research Methodology: A cross sectional study was conducted from BDS students using non probability convenient sampling technique. Study was conducted from a private dental institute from December 2023-may 2024. The estimated sample size was 160 using Open epi version 3.01, after inserting the prevalence 88.2% participants feel that they can plan and prepare research, with 95% confidence interval and 5% margin of error. Results: The research was conducted on 168 students from different BDS years. The majority of participants were in the age group of 20-25years (73.8%). Of the students, 40.5% were familiar with the literature review procedure; the majority of participants were from BDS's second and third years. About 42.8% of students expressed interest in pursuing this research as part of their dental profession. Reasons given by students for not being interested in doing research, 27% of the student recommended lack of time and lack of resources as the limitation in pursing research study. Conclusion: Research culture needs to be promoted since it benefits patients' health and the community that students will serve in addition to their career paths. It takes a foundational understanding of research methodology to practice medicine and dentistry competently. Engagement in research is the most effective means of achieving this familiarity Keywords: biomedical research, curriculum, students, evidence based medicine, research design, developing countries

Academic Culture and Students' Scientific Attitudes In Improving The Quality of Higher Education: Research at the Indonesian Institute of Education and Garut University

Building an academic culture is not an easy thing to do, it requires socialization and supervision of all ongoing academic activities, so that a habit is built among the academic community to obey and comply with the academic rules that have been set. The purpose of this study is the implementation of academic culture and scientific attitudes of students in order to improve the quality of higher education. This research uses a qualitative approach with descriptive methods. This research was conducted at the Indonesian Institute of Education (IPI) Garut and Garut University (UNIGA) as the research locus. By using a qualitative approach with descriptive methods. Data collection techniques using interview techniques, observation, and documentation. The stages of data analysis were carried out by reducing data, displaying data, and drawing conclusions. The results of this study indicate that the academic culture of students at IPI Garut includes a culture of literacy, research, seminars and publications. Then the scientific attitude of IPI Garut students can be seen from classroom discussions. The academic culture of students on the UNIGA campus includes seminars, workshops, publications, etc. The scientific attitude of UNIGA students includes critical thinking, curiosity, discussion, writing and other activities. However, all of these things have not been fully implemented properly.

University Research, Climate and Organizational Culture in a Peruvian University

Objective: To determine the relationship between the participation of engineering faculty students in university research, climate and organizational culture in a Peruvian university. Theoretical Framework: Science research as a development of scientific competencies is a way of learning production and learning development in the promotion of critical thinking and argumentative forms in the growth and ability to interact among students with scientific level research (Valdiviezo, 2023). Method: The research is basic, non-experimental, descriptive and correlational level; providing scopes for an adequate progress of the strategic objectives of the university institution with a quantitative approach (Hernández & Mendoza, 2018). Methods, techniques and instruments were applied for the collection of information for the treatment, analysis and presentation of results (Sánchez & Reyes, 2015). Results and Discussion: It was evidenced the existence of correlation between the study variables University research and Organizational climate (rho=0.442 and p=0.000<0.05) as well as between University research and Organizational culture (rho=0.328; p=0.000<0.05 ), being a moderate positive correlation. Research Implications: Scientific production is a fundamental part of the university professor's activity and dissemination through the publication of scientific articles has become an essential pillar (Delgado et al., 2021). Originality/Value: The research will contribute to the improvement of scientific research processes in universities by promoting a climate and culture of research character to generate the conditions for the development of research projects and the participation of the university community.

Development of a team-specific research strategy using a modified Delphi method in a regional public hospital dietetics department.

Evaluate research capacity and culture among regional hospital dietitians, develop a team specific research strategy, and build research skills of novice researchers. The Research Capacity in Context Tool was used to assess current research capacity and culture at organisational, team and individual levels. Results were analysed using descriptive statistics and content analysis of free text responses. A modified Delphi method gained consensus regarding research capacity building. Mixed method study. Dietetics department of a regional tertiary hospital (Modified Monash Category 2). All clinical dietitians currently employed within the hospital (n = 20) regardless of employment duration. Self-rated response to research capacity and culture to produce a dietetics-specific research strategy. Fifteen dietitians (75%) completed the Research Capacity in Context Tool. The overall mean score was highest at an organisational level at 7.9 (IQR 2), and lowest at team and individual levels at 4.3 (IQR 2.7) and 4.9 (IQR 3.3) respectively. Common barriers to research included time, lack of skills, knowledge and support. Using the modified Delphi method 39 statements relating to research capacity building met consensus and informed the creation of a research strategy. The results of the Research Capacity in Context Tool from this regional study reflect those reported in the literature at metropolitan sites. A dietetic-specific research strategy was developed to assist with increasing research capacity at a team and individual level in a regional setting. Evaluation of long-term outcomes post implementation will be the subject of further research.

Open Strategy, Institutional Change, and Refashioning Research Culture in UK Universities

Open Strategy, Institutional Change, and Refashioning Research Culture in UK Universities

STRUCTURE OF ERRORS IN CONDUCTING FORENSIC MOLECULAR-GENETIC EXPERTISE

Identification expertise is one of the most complex types of expertise and, according to global standards such as DVI-Interpol, involves several parallel types of investigation aimed at confirming the result. Forensic molecular genetic testing is considered the "gold standard" of identification studies, as the high discriminatory power of this method allows results to be obtained with a high degree of certainty. However, due to errors at various stages of the expert's work, it can sometimes produce erroneous results that are inconsistent with other parallel investigative methods. The aim of the study was to determine the frequency and causes of errors leading to erroneous results of molecular genetic forensic examination in the Ivano-Frankivsk Scientific Research Forensic Centre of the Ministry of Internal Affairs of Ukraine from 2019 to 2024. Materials and methods. A retrospective study of 4595 conclusions of forensic molecular-genetic expertise from 2019 to 2024 at the Ivano-Frankivsk Scientific Research Forensic Center of the Ministry of Internal Affairs of Ukraine was conducted. Results and discussion. When analysing the reasons for obtaining erroneous results, it was found that human error and contamination were the most frequent causes throughout the study period. Technical problems, sample mix-up and others were less frequent. Conclusions. The indicators and error structure presented in this study are useful for improving the quality and control of the performance of forensic molecular genetic expert testimony, as well as contributing to the formation of an open research culture and helping to find ways to minimise errors. However, it is important to remember that they are not relevant in the context of a specific study. It is also worth considering the possibility of the presence of specific undisclosed errors in a particular case. It is also important to clearly indicate the possibility of DNA transfer, etc. Forensic statistical models, including Bayesian networks, can be useful to account for various uncertainties and to demonstrate their impact on the probative value of forensic molecular genetic expert testimony.

“They don't have the luxury of time”: interviews exploring the determinants of public health research activity that contextualise embedded researcher roles in local government

BackgroundEmbedded researchers are a novel intervention to improve the translation of research evidence into policy and practice settings, including public health. These roles are being implemented with increasing popularity, but they often lack clear evaluative frameworks. Understanding initial levels of research activity, including associated barriers and opportunities, is essential to developing theories of change and thus shaping the roles and defining expectations. We aimed to identify the principal determinants of research activity in public health that contextualise embedded researcher roles, including attributes of the embedded researcher themselves.MethodsWe undertook seventeen semi-structured interviews with embedded researchers in diverse public health settings in English local government. Interviews were analysed using thematic analysis.ResultsWe identified thirteen interlinked determinants of research activity within local government public health settings. Research and interpersonal skills, as well as pre-existing connections and knowledge within local government, were highly valued individual attributes for embedded researchers. Resource deficiencies (funding, time, and infrastructure) were primary barriers to research activity, whereas a strong local appetite for evidence informed decision making presented a valuable opportunity. However, there was inconsistencies across public health teams relating to perceptions of what constituted “research” and the resources that would be required.ConclusionsOur results suggest that successful embedded researchers will have equally strong research and communication skills and should be offered mentorship and clear career progression pathways. Perceptions of research within local government are closely linked to resource deficiencies and senior endorsement. Embedded researchers could benefit from taking the time to develop locally contextualised knowledge of this research culture. Theories of change for embedded researchers should conceptualise the interconnections across individual, interpersonal, and organisational barriers and opportunities underlying local government research activity. Further research is needed to identify methods for exploring the influence of embedded researchers as well as to unpack the stages of research activity within local government and the associated behaviours.

Employment Preferences and Self-Perceived Confidence of House-Officers across Dental Teaching Institutions of Lahore

Introduction: Despite progressive statistics, the oral healthcare system suffers from an unevenly distributed workforce, lack of infrastructure, and reduced quality of dental education. As a result, dental graduates have decreased job satisfaction and limited career prospects. This article assesses the perceptions of dental graduates regarding their workforce skills, abilities, and employment preferences. Methodology: This was a cross-sectional, questionnaire-based study targeting House-Officers from various randomly selected dental teaching institutes of Lahore. The study tool was a modified version of the questionnaire used by Manakil and George [13] and assessed the perceptions of dental graduates regarding their workforce skills and preferences. This study aimed to evaluate self-perceived confidence of new dental graduates, and investigate the relationship between gender perceptions. Results: The sample size was of 256 House- Officers. Most participants were confident in their skills and abilities with 167 (65.4%) individuals confident in workforce integration, 166 (64.8%) confident in their patient management skills, 154(60.2%) confident in their interpersonal skills and 163 (63.7%) confident in their leadership abilities. Mentorship was considered to be crucial by 207 (80.9%) individuals. Two hundred and thirty-three (91%) individuals were willing for an additional year of internship and 174 (68%) participants chose a city-based employment. The government sector was the most preferred for employment by 122 (47.7%) individuals whereas research was least preferred. Conclusion: It is imperative that career development and mentorship programs are put into practice, incentives are provided to work in rural areas and research culture is promoted.

Jean Piaget and the autonomous disciples, Alina Szeminska and Bärbel Inhelder: From the "critical method" to the appropriation of research culture.

The problems addressed in this article are the transition from the Piagetian clinical method to the so-called critical method, that is, the use of objects manipulated by both the experimenter and the child, and the study of the role of Piaget's female collaborators--in particular Alina Szeminska and Bärbel Inhelder--in the establishment of the critical method. Several authors suggested that Inhelder was behind certain Piagetian experimental devices and the critical method. To evaluate this thesis, we used segment analysis, dealing with the isolable, relevant, and necessary parts of an experiment. Intensive research into Piaget's research data and publications from the 1920s, compared with the early publications of Szeminska and Inhelder, showed that it was Piaget who, as early as 1922, made the transition from the clinical to the critical method and invented a number of experimental setups, including those attributed to Inhelder. On the other hand, Szeminska appeared as the creator of her experimental design. To interpret this situation, we used the concept of research culture and the focus shifted from priority issues to methodological and social practices: Piaget's students had to appropriate his research culture, a "system of methods" in a dynamic relationship. This enabled their inclusion into his research programs by learning to create new devices and thus become autonomous disciples. Piaget adopted a strategy of generosity, making available to his students research directions that he had already dealt with, on which they specialized and which he had given priority, thus helping them in their careers. (PsycInfo Database Record (c) 2024 APA, all rights reserved).

Towards a Sustainable Future: Challenges and Opportunities for Early‐Career Chemists

AbstractThe concepts of sustainability and sustainable chemistry have attracted increasing attention in recent years, being of great importance to the younger generation. In this Viewpoint Article, we share how early‐career chemists can contribute to the sustainable transformation of their discipline. We identify ways in which they can engage to catalyse action for change. This article does not attempt to answer questions about the most promising or pressing areas driving research and chemical innovation in the context of sustainability. Instead, we want to inspire and engage early‐career chemists in pursuing sustainable actions by showcasing opportunities in education, outreach and policymaking, research culture and publishing, while highlighting existing challenges and the complexity of the topic. We want to empower early‐career chemists by providing resources and ideas for engagement for a sustainable future globally. While the article focuses on students and early‐career chemists, it provides insights to further stimulate the engagement of scientists from diverse backgrounds.

Towards a Sustainable Future: Challenges and Opportunities for Early-Career Chemists.

The concepts of sustainability and sustainable chemistry have attracted increasing attention in recent years, being of great importance to the younger generation. In this Viewpoint Article, we share how early-career chemists can contribute to the sustainable transformation of their discipline. We identify ways in which they can engage to catalyse action for change. This article does not attempt to answer questions about the most promising or pressing areas driving research and chemical innovation in the context of sustainability. Instead, we want to inspire and engage early-career chemists in pursuing sustainable actions by showcasing opportunities in education, outreach and policymaking, research culture and publishing, while highlighting existing challenges and the complexity of the topic. We want to empower early-career chemists by providing resources and ideas for engagement for a sustainable future globally. While the article focuses on students and early-career chemists, it provides insights to further stimulate the engagement of scientists from diverse backgrounds.

Leading impactful research: applying platform thinking to drive collaborative inquiry in the innovation field

PurposeThis study investigates the application of collaborative inquiry within innovation management, employing platform thinking to address challenges of generalizability and relevance. The aim is to integrate Collaborative Inquiry methods, characterized by participatory, diffuse, and reflective practices, to transform research into a tool for impactful change in organizations in the field of innovation management.Design/methodology/approachA longitudinal participatory case study approach focuses on the IDeaLs case—a research platform that collaborated with multiple companies over several years. The data gathered and analyzed comes from the research project within the research platforms over the first two editions and from the research platform management and coordination activities.FindingsThe study introduces the Collaborative Research Platform Approach (CRPA), demonstrating its effectiveness in addressing typical constraints of traditional research methodologies through a real-world application within the IDeaLs case. The findings highlight the CRPA's potential in fostering a dynamic, co-creative research environment that bridges theoretical knowledge with practical applications, thus enhancing both scholarly and organizational outcomes while pursuing a future change within the organizations.Research limitations/implicationsThere are two main research implications. First, it proposes platform thinking as a theoretical lens to read a multi-stakeholder phenomenon in the research domain, confirming its nature of value-creation mechanisms, using it outside the business model and strategic space. Second, it offers a methodological contribution by presenting the CRPA framework.Practical implicationsThe CRPA framework offers organizations a structured approach to managing collaborative research projects that align with both academic rigor and practical relevance. Companies engaged in the study reported enhanced ability to implement actionable insights from research, influencing real-time decision-making processes.Social implicationsBy fostering collaborative engagements across multiple stakeholders, the CRPA promotes a research culture that values inclusivity and practical impact, potentially leading to broader societal benefits through improved innovation management practices.Originality/valueThis paper contributes to the innovation management field by proposing the CRPA, which integrates principles of Platform Thinking with Collaborative Inquiry. This novel approach is designed to improve the applicability and scope of innovation research, offering a robust framework that enhances engagement and utility across academic and business domains. It uses platforms as a theoretical lens to read a multi-stakeholder environment in the research domain.