Perspectives on the Introductory Phase of Empirical Research Articles

2020 ◽  
Author(s):  
(Kathy) Ling Lin
Keyword(s):  
Empirical Research ◽  
Research Articles ◽  
Introductory Phase

Statistics Used in Current Social Work Literature: Curricular Needs of Undergraduate Students

2010 ◽  
Vol 15 (1) ◽  
pp. 83-90
Author(s):  
Bushra Sabri ◽  
Mercedes Bern Klug
Keyword(s):  
Social Work ◽  
Empirical Research ◽  
Statistical Methods ◽  
Undergraduate Students ◽  
Undergraduate Research ◽  
Research Articles ◽  
Social Work Research ◽  
The Social ◽  
Curricular Needs

This study sought to identify the most commonly reported statistical methods in a section of the social work literature and demonstrate the need for including them in the statistical curricula for social work undergraduates. The authors reviewed 417 articles from Health & Social Work, Social Work, Social Work Research, and Children & Schools in 64 issues published from January 2005 to December 2008. The quantitative empirical research articles (47.9%; n=200) were then selected to ascertain the most frequently reported statistical methods, which were found to be correlation, regression, and chi procedures. This study's results may contribute to the knowledge of statistics usage in the social work literature and help to define vital emphases for undergraduate research courses in social work.

scholarly journals Pedagogía de la Educación Física: análisis de las revistas españolas más productivas (2005-2014) (Physical Education Pedagogy: analysis of the most productive Spanish journals (2005-2014))

Retos ◽  
2016 ◽  
pp. 14-18
Author(s):  
Pere Molina ◽  
Alejandro Martínez-Baena ◽  
Miguel Villamón
Keyword(s):  
Teacher Education ◽  
Physical Education ◽  
Empirical Research ◽  
Educational Experiences ◽  
The State ◽  
Research Articles ◽  
Anglo Saxon ◽  
Curriculum Issues ◽  
State Of Research

El propósito de este estudio es conocer el estado de la investigación sobre Pedagogía de la Educación Física en España, a partir del análisis de las cuatro revistas nacionales más productivas de este campo en la última década (2005-2014). Las revistas han publicado un total de 929 artículos, 400 de ellos (un 43,06%) eran estudios relacionados con la pedagogía de la Educación Física. De este grupo, un 47,75% se ocupaban de la enseñanza, un 27,75% de cuestiones relacionadas con el currículum de esta materia escolar, un 9,5% integraban ambas subáreas y un 8,75% se referían a la formación del profesorado. En cuanto al tipo de artículos, un 46,25% eran estudios teóricos, históricos o ensayos, un 28% trataban de experiencias educativas o de innovación y un 25% se correspondía con investigaciones empíricas. Los resultados presentan una gran diferencia con respecto a los obtenidos en estudios similares realizados en países anglosajones. Se concluye advirtiendo la necesidad de incrementar los porcentajes de artículos originales de investigación empírica (cuantitativa, cualitativa o mixta).Abstract. The purpose of this study is to know the state of research in Physical Education Pedagogy in Spain,  based on the analysis of the four most productive national journals in this field during the last decade (2005-2014). Journals published a total of 929 papers, 400 of them (43.06%) are related to the Physical Education Pedagogy. From this group, 47.75% was focused on teaching, 27.75% on curriculum issues, 9.5% combined both possibilities and 8.75% referred to teacher education. Regarding the type of article, 46.25%  were theoretical, historical studies or essays, 28% dealt with educational experiences or innovation and 25% included empirical research. The results show a great difference with the Anglo-Saxon countries. The study concludes that an increase of empirical research articles of different kind was necessary (quantitative, qualitative or mixed).

scholarly journals RHETORICAL STRATEGIES USED IN MALAY RESEARCH ARTICLE CONCLUSIONS

2021 ◽  
Vol 4 (15) ◽  
pp. 01-12
Author(s):  
Chek Kim Loi ◽  
Yoke Lian Lau ◽  
Chow Thai Soon ◽  
Nur Shafiekah Sapan ◽  
Siti Aishah Ramli ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Empirical Research ◽  
Research Articles ◽  
Appraisal Theory ◽  
Rhetorical Strategies ◽  
Research Article

This paper explains a combination of genre-based knowledge and evaluative stance in the context of academic arguments used in the conclusion sections of Malay research articles. For this purpose, it draws on an analysis of the features in Appraisal theory (Martin & Rose, 2003) together with a move analysis (Swales, 1990, 2004). The data comprises empirical research articles. The conformity with the standard IMRD (Introduction- Method- Results- Discussion) is taken as the first similar feature when selecting the set of empirical research articles from the selected journals. Among others, the findings observe that evaluative stances produce rhetorical effects in Malay conclusions. When taking a stance, both the evoked Attitudes and inscribed Attitudes are employed. A closer examination shows that the evoked Attitudes and inscribed Attitudes are either used separately or simultaneously to realize a move.

scholarly journals Collaboration Patterns as a Function of Article Genre among Mixed Researchers: A Mixed Methods Bibliometric Study

2017 ◽  
Vol 3 (1) ◽  
pp. 83
Author(s):  
John Jordan ◽  
Melanie Wachsmann ◽  
Susan Hoisington ◽  
Vanessa Gonzalez ◽  
Rachel Valle ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Mixed Methods ◽  
Empirical Research ◽  
Mixed Methods Research ◽  
Bibliometric Study ◽  
Research Articles ◽  
Quantitative Phase ◽  
Research Journal ◽  
Collaboration Patterns ◽  
The Difference ◽  
Qualitative Phase

Surprisingly, scant information exists regarding the collaboration patterns of mixed methods researchers. Thus, the purpose of this mixed methods bibliometric study was to examine (a) the distribution of the number of co-authors in articles published in the flagship mixed methods research journal (i.e., Journal of Mixed Methods Research [JMMR]) as a function of article genre (Quantitative Phase); (b) the relationship between the genre of articles published in JMMR and degree of collaboration in these articles (Quantitative Phase); (c) the difference between the number of authors in empirical research articles and non-empirical research articles published in JMMR (Quantitative Phase); and (d) select leading mixed methods researchers’ collaboration experiences as a function of genre of article (Qualitative Phase). An analysis of all articles published in JMMR from 2007 (its inception) to 2015 (the latest complete year at the time that the study was conducted) revealed (a) a statistically significantly higher proportion of empirical research articles (63.2%) than non-empirical research articles (36.8%), (b) that empirical research articles were 1.4 times (95% confidence interval = 1.10, 1.78) more likely to involve multiple authors than were non-empirical research articles; and (c) that empirical research articles contained statistically significantly more authors than did non-empirical research articles. With respect to the qualitative phase, four themes (i.e., mental perception, mixed methods research, publication and research aids, and independent/group work) emerged regarding collaboration for empirical articles versus for non-empirical research articles. Implications of these findings are discussed.

Some Methodological Deficiencies in Empirical Research Articles in Accounting

2014 ◽  
Vol 28 (3) ◽  
pp. 695-712 ◽  
Author(s):  
Thomas R. Dyckman ◽  
Stephen A. Zeff
Keyword(s):  
Empirical Research ◽  
Statistical Significance ◽  
Reward System ◽  
Statistical Analyses ◽  
Research Articles ◽  
Significance Tests ◽  
Research Results ◽  
Replication Studies ◽  
Economic Significance ◽  
Time Period

SYNOPSIS This paper uses a sample of the regression and behavioral papers published in The Accounting Review and the Journal of Accounting Research from September 2012 through May 2013. We argue first that the current research results reported in empirical regression papers fail adequately to justify the time period adopted for the study. Second, we maintain that the statistical analyses used in these papers as well as in the behavioral papers have produced flawed results. We further maintain that their tests of statistical significance are not appropriate and, more importantly, that these studies do not—and cannot—properly address the economic significance of the work. In other words, significance tests are not tests of the economic meaningfulness of the results. We suggest ways to avoid some but not all of these problems. We also argue that replication studies, which have been essentially abandoned by accounting researchers, can contribute to our search for truth, but few will be forthcoming unless the academic reward system is modified.

Empirics in Family Business Research

2015 ◽  
Vol 29 (1) ◽  
pp. 17-43 ◽  
Author(s):  
Robert E. Evert ◽  
John A. Martin ◽  
Michael S. McLeod ◽  
G. Tyge Payne
Keyword(s):  
Data Analysis ◽  
Construct Validity ◽  
Research Methods ◽  
Empirical Research ◽  
Family Business ◽  
Research Articles ◽  
Future Research ◽  
Business Research ◽  
Research Challenges ◽  
Essential Components

Competent research methods and data analysis are essential components for the progression of family business research. To identify and evaluate empirical trends, and make suggestions for future research, we examine 319 empirical articles published in Family Business Review since 1988. These studies are compared with 146 family business research articles published in top-tier journals not dedicated to family business research over the same timeframe. While we substantiate growth in rigor and sophistication, we address specific family business research challenges regarding construct validity, generalizability, causality, temporality, and multilevel issues. Suggestions are provided for future empirical research across six major topical areas.

scholarly journals Most Common Formal Grammatical Errors Committed by Authors

2017 ◽  
Vol 3 (1) ◽  
pp. 109 ◽  
Author(s):  
Anthony J. Onwuegbuzie
Keyword(s):  
Empirical Evidence ◽  
Empirical Research ◽  
American Psychological Association ◽  
Research Articles ◽  
Reference List ◽  
Scholarly Writing ◽  
American Psychological ◽  
Grammatical Errors ◽  
Grammatical Error ◽  
Body Reference

Empirical evidence has been provided about the importance of avoiding American Psychological Association (APA) errors in the abstract, body, reference list, and table sections of empirical research articles. Specifically, authors are significantly more likely to have their manuscripts rejected for publication if they commit numerous APA violations—and, thus, do not write with discipline—in these sections. In addition to adhering to APA, writing with discipline also includes avoiding what I call formal grammatical errors. Thus, in this study, I analyzed formal grammatical errors committed in 117 manuscripts submitted to the journal Research in the Schools over a 6-year period. Among other results, I identified the 35 most common formal grammatical errors. The use of colloquial words/phrases (e.g., “the author did a good job”) (76.1%) represented the most common grammatical error. Further, I identified a link between the number of grammatical errors and the subsequent disposition of a manuscript (i.e., accept vs. revise and resubmit vs. reject). Finally, I identified the formal grammatical errors that best predicted whether or not a manuscript was rejected by the editor. I contend that an efficient way for authors to learn how to write with discipline is to focus initially on these most common formal grammatical errors. Further, I contend that these errors provide useful starting points for persons who teach scholarly writing. Finally, authors of the APA Publication Manual might use this information to determine which grammatical rules and guidelines to emphasize.

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