Evaluating the quality of research publications: A pilot study of school librarianship

This paper for the Seventh International Forum on Research in School Librarianship describes a small-scale pilot study that is part of a much larger longitudinal study of “Research and Researchers in School Librarianship”. The pilot study is a preliminary attempt to address issues associated with determining the quality of the published research in the field of school librarianship. The main aims are first, to test the extent to which experienced evaluators agreed in their rankings of research articles on the basis of quality; and secondly, to investigate the ways in which experienced evaluators evaluate research articles. A qualitative, naturalistic research design is used. The data collection was still proceeding at the time the paper was being written; the conference presentation will therefore provide further information about the results of the data analysis and draw some conclusions from the analysis. However, it is already clear from the literature review that the relationship between research quality and the adoption of the results of that research in decision making is more complex than we have supposed.

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ABCD Analysis of Recently Announced New Research Indices

International Journal of Management, Technology, and Social Sciences ◽

10.47992/ijmts.2581.6012.0007 ◽

2016 ◽

pp. 59-71 ◽

Cited By ~ 5

Author(s):

P. S. Aithal

Keyword(s):

Productivity Index ◽

Research Publication ◽

Cost Index ◽

H Index ◽

Research Publications ◽

Research Scholar ◽

New Research ◽

Number Of Citations ◽

Quality Of Research

The ability of a researcher and quality of research publications are generally measured by the number of research publications and the number of citations they receive during a given observation period. There are a number of research indices commonly used to assess the ability and hence the quantity of research along with the quality of a research publication. Research indices are calculated based on either citation values of research publications of a research scholar or the number of research papers published by a research scholar for a given period. Apart from generally used citation indices like H-index, i10-index, G-index, and based on argument on why certain research publications do not attract citations initially for some years, it is found that the best method of identifying the contribution to research is calculating the annual research index for an author by considering the annual research publications. Recently, we have suggested some of the new research indices used for calculating research productivity of individuals as well as a team of people in an organization which include ARPIndex – (Annual Research Publication Index), RC-Index – (Research Continuation Index), RE-Index (Research Expansion Index), Project Productivity Index, and Cost Index. In this paper, we have made an attempt to study these five indices by using our own technique of qualitative analysis of a system or concept called ABCD analysis/listing.

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Research Publications of the Oman Medical Specialty Board

Oman Medical Journal ◽

10.5001/omj.2021.17 ◽

2021 ◽

Vol 36 (2) ◽

pp. e237-e237

Author(s):

Abdulhakeem Al Rawahi ◽

Sathiya Murthi Panchatcharam ◽

Sachin Jose

Keyword(s):

Web Of Science ◽

Case Reports ◽

Medical Specialty ◽

Impact Factors ◽

Research Publications ◽

The Status ◽

Specialty Board ◽

The Impact ◽

Quality Of Research

Objectives: To date, the quantity and the quality of research publications conducted within the Oman Medical Specialty Board (OMSB) have not been assessed. In this review, we sought to assess the quantity and quality of research publications affiliated with the OMSB. Methods: We retrieved data systematically from PubMed, Scopus, Web of Science, and Google Scholar. We searched all publications published until December 2018. Results: A total of 133 published articles affiliated with the OMSB were retrieved. Half of the publications were original studies, and 30.8% were case reports or series. Reviews and editorials represented 6.8% and 8.3%, respectively. Among the original studies, 79.4% were cross sectionals and 50.0% were retrospective in nature. Among the prospective studies, 58.8% were questionnaire-based surveys. The impact factors of the journals ranged between 0.82 and 4.40, except for one journal with an impact factor of 15.10. Conclusions: The quantity and quality of the publications from the OMSB is still low. However, training and policy change in the residency curriculum is key to improve the status.

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The quality of research publications in psychiatry

Zhurnal nevrologii i psikhiatrii im S S Korsakova ◽

10.17116/jnevro2017117111108-113 ◽

2017 ◽

Vol 117 (11) ◽

pp. 108 ◽

Cited By ~ 1

Author(s):

A. V. Golenkov ◽

E. A. Kuznetsova-moreva ◽

V. D. Mendelevich ◽

A. V. Nemtsov ◽

Yu. E. Razvodovsky ◽

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Keyword(s):

Research Publications ◽

Quality Of Research

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Research and the physiotherapy profession in South Africa - reflections on a pilot study

South African Journal of Physiotherapy ◽

10.4102/sajp.v59i4.207 ◽

2003 ◽

Vol 59 (4) ◽

Author(s):

D. J. Mothabang

Keyword(s):

South Africa ◽

Pilot Study ◽

South African ◽

Small Sample ◽

Professional Issues ◽

Main Study ◽

South African Journal ◽

Quality Of Research ◽

African Journal

The purpose of this paper is to present a perspective on Physiotherapy Research in South Africa, reflecting on results from a pilot study. Articles published in the South African Journal of Physiotherapy during the year 2002 constituted the sample for analysis. Of the 25 articles published, 17 were by South African Physiotherapists, with 11 coming from academics. Sixteen of the 25 articles (60 %) were ‘research articles’ - suggesting a satisfactory level of research in the profession. However, the type and quality of research is questionable in terms of relevance and addressing the needs of our country. Professional issues emanating from the findings and their implications for physiotherapy are discussed. Major conclusions cannot be drawn from this pilot study due to the small sample and nature of the study. The paper also presents a proposed framework for a national strategy for physiotherapy research in South Africa, which will be verified through the main study and adapted accordingly.

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