scholarly journals Building capacity for astronomy research and education in Africa

2006 ◽  
Vol 2 (SPS5) ◽  
pp. 89-98 ◽  
Author(s):  
Peter Martinez
Keyword(s):  
Capacity Building ◽  
Large Scale ◽  
Research Output ◽  
Research Capacity ◽  
Next Generation ◽  
Astronomy Education ◽  
Building Capacity ◽  
Astronomical Research ◽  
Research And Education ◽  
Training Opportunities

AbstractAbout 1.5% of the world's professional astronomers are based Africa, yet in terms of research output, African astronomers produce less than 1% of the world's astronomical research. The advent of new large-scale facilities such as SALT and HESS provides African astronomers with tools to pursue their research on the continent. Such facilities also provide unprecedented training opportunities for the next generation of African astronomers. This paper discusses recent efforts to develop astronomy education and research capacity on the continent. Various capacity-building initiatives are discussed, as well as the lessons learnt from those initiatives.

scholarly journals Astronomy for international development

2009 ◽  
Vol 5 (S260) ◽  
pp. 539-546
Author(s):  
George Miley
Keyword(s):  
Capacity Building ◽  
International Development ◽  
Strategic Plan ◽  
Development Programs ◽  
Global State ◽  
Astronomy Education ◽  
Astronomical Research ◽  
Research And Education ◽  
Education And Development

AbstractThis review deals with the importance of astronomy for international development a nd capacity building. I shall summarize the present global state of astronomical research and education and describe current global astronomy education and development programs being carried out by the IAU and others. A decadal strategic plan will be described that envisages a substantial increase in IAU education and development activities during the next decade.

scholarly journals Research excellence across clinical healthcare: a novel research capacity building programme for nurses and midwives in a large Irish region

2018 ◽  
Vol 23 (8) ◽  
pp. 692-706 ◽  
Author(s):  
James Fullam ◽  
Eithne Cusack ◽  
Linda E Nugent
Keyword(s):  
Capacity Building ◽  
Research Output ◽  
Research Capacity ◽  
Skills Development ◽  
Future Research ◽  
Research Capacity Building ◽  
Clinical Environment ◽  
Long Term Effects ◽  
Research Excellence ◽  
Nurses And Midwives

Background: A lack of support and research skills development has contributed to low research output by clinically based nurses and midwives in Ireland, including those in specialised and advanced roles. A novel research capacity building (RCB) programme was developed to address existing barriers. The programme was developed and implemented using Cooke’s principles of RCB. Nurses and midwives participated from acute hospital, community, public health, mental health, older adult, intellectual disability, addiction and palliative care settings. Aims: This paper provides an evaluation of the Research Excellence Across Clinical Healthcare (REACH) programme from 2013–2016. Methods: Document analysis was used to evaluate RCB activities and outputs. Data were extracted from programme reports, conference proceedings, paper references, and workshop and conference sign-in/evaluation forms. Results: Individuals ( n = 17) and small research groups ( n = 4) were supported. Increased research capacity was demonstrated through dissemination of research in peer-reviewed journals, posters and oral presentations at national and international conferences. Sustainability was demonstrated by progression of participants to PhD ( n = 3) and research projects that remain ongoing ( n = 5). Skills development was facilitated by the organisation of workshops and conferences. Conclusions: A programme that provides academic support and mentorship in the clinical environment along with skills development can build research capacity. Future research should involve follow-up to determine any long-term effects.

scholarly journals Astronomy in Thailand

2006 ◽  
Vol 2 (SPS5) ◽  
pp. 123-128 ◽  
Author(s):  
Busaba Kramer
Keyword(s):  
Teacher Training ◽  
Collaborative Research ◽  
Informal Education ◽  
Public Outreach ◽  
Research Networks ◽  
Astronomy Education ◽  
Astronomical Research ◽  
The Government ◽  
Research And Education ◽  
Collaborative Research Networks

AbstractDuring the last few years, Thailand has seen a significant change in the way astronomical research and education is pursued in the country. The government has approved the establishment of the National Astronomical Research Institute of Thailand (NARIT) which aims to develop not only astronomical research but also astronomy education at all levels, both in formal and informal education. A framework of national key projects exists which includes national facilities, national collaborative research networks, teacher training and public outreach programmes. Examples of these programmes will be presented in this paper.

scholarly journals Astronomical education in Mongolia

2009 ◽  
Vol 5 (S260) ◽  
pp. 685-689
Author(s):  
A. Dulmaa ◽  
R. Tsolmon ◽  
Ch. Lkhagvajav ◽  
Sh. Jargalsuren ◽  
B. Bayartungalag ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Remote Sensing ◽  
Capacity Building ◽  
Research Capacity ◽  
Space Science ◽  
Current Situation ◽  
International Astronomical Union ◽  
Future Directions ◽  
Astronomy Education ◽  
International Astronomical

AbstractThe history, current situation, education and future directions of modern Mongolian space science and astronomy is reviewed. This paper discusses recent efforts to develop astronomy education and research capacity in Mongolia with cooperation of the International Astronomical Union. Various capacity-building initiatives in space science including remote sensing in Mongolia are discussed.

scholarly journals Research capacity strengthening in South Asia: based on the experience of South Asian Hub for Advocacy, Research and Education on Mental Health (SHARE)

2017 ◽  
Vol 4 ◽  
Author(s):  
M. Sharma ◽  
B. Razzaque
Keyword(s):  
Mental Health ◽  
South Asia ◽  
Capacity Building ◽  
South Asian ◽  
Research Training ◽  
Research Capacity ◽  
Research Capacity Building ◽  
The South ◽  
Research And Education ◽  
Building Program

AbstractThe South Asian Hub for Advocacy, Research and Education (SHARE) was a five-year National Institute of Mental Health (NIMH)-funded program that aimed to stimulate the research base for task-shifting mental health interventions to address the mental health treatment gap in low and middle-income countries. During its 5 years (2011–2016) SHARE made notable accomplishments, including providing 20 studentships for short courses and ten fellowships to conduct mentored study, developing a new humanitarian research training course, implementing distance learning courses, creating an online repository of training materials, creation of a network of public health researchers at different career stages in South Asia, strengthening of partnerships amongst institutions of SHARE network and supporting its member's to produce peer reviewed publications. Furthermore, additional research capacity building and research grants leveraged on SHARE network were secured. The salient lessons learned in the 5-year program were that research capacity-building opportunities need to be tailored to the local context, as SHARE sought to develop and support courses that can build the capacities in specific areas identified as weak in the South Asian region. Mentoring was recognized as a critical component for which innovative and effective models of mentoring in the region need to be developed. Diverse platforms and mediums ought to be utilized to deliver the research training programs. Finally, research capacity-building program requires collaborative efforts of multiple stakeholders working locally, nationally and globally to attain the maximum impact in a region.

Next-Generation Sequencing: An Emerging Tool for Drug Designing

2019 ◽  
Vol 25 (31) ◽  
pp. 3350-3357 ◽  
Author(s):  
Pooja Tripathi ◽  
Jyotsna Singh ◽  
Jonathan A. Lal ◽  
Vijay Tripathi
Keyword(s):  
Next Generation Sequencing ◽  
High Throughput ◽  
Large Scale ◽  
Massively Parallel Sequencing ◽  
Genomic Research ◽  
Biological Research ◽  
Next Generation ◽  
Human Welfare ◽  
Drug Designing ◽  
Generation Sequencing

Background: With the outbreak of high throughput next-generation sequencing (NGS), the biological research of drug discovery has been directed towards the oncology and infectious disease therapeutic areas, with extensive use in biopharmaceutical development and vaccine production. Method: In this review, an effort was made to address the basic background of NGS technologies, potential applications of NGS in drug designing. Our purpose is also to provide a brief introduction of various Nextgeneration sequencing techniques. Discussions: The high-throughput methods execute Large-scale Unbiased Sequencing (LUS) which comprises of Massively Parallel Sequencing (MPS) or NGS technologies. The Next geneinvolved necessarily executes Largescale Unbiased Sequencing (LUS) which comprises of MPS or NGS technologies. These are related terms that describe a DNA sequencing technology which has revolutionized genomic research. Using NGS, an entire human genome can be sequenced within a single day. Conclusion: Analysis of NGS data unravels important clues in the quest for the treatment of various lifethreatening diseases and other related scientific problems related to human welfare.

scholarly journals Building Educational Research Capacity: Challenges and Opportunities From the Perspectives of Faculty Members at a National University in Oman

SAGE Open ◽  
2021 ◽  
Vol 11 (3) ◽  
pp. 215824402110326
Author(s):  
Waheed Hammad ◽  
Wajeha Al-Ani
Keyword(s):  
Capacity Building ◽  
Educational Research ◽  
Research Training ◽  
Research Capacity ◽  
Faculty Members ◽  
Supportive Environment ◽  
Qualitative Research Design ◽  
Challenges And Opportunities ◽  
National University ◽  
Group Interviews

The purpose of this article is to explore the perceptions of faculty members regarding research capacity building in the field of Education. It particularly seeks to identify the challenges and opportunities associated with this practice from the perspectives of these members. The study adopted a qualitative research design, using focus group interviews to collect data from a sample of faculty members in the College of Education at a national university in Oman. The results revealed the existence of some challenges that hampered educational research, including time constraints, the lack of a collaborative research culture, the lack of research training, and the absence of a clear research agenda. The analysis also identified a number of capacity building opportunities such as a research-supportive environment, the availability of research funding, and the role of research groups. The study concludes with some recommendations to improve educational research capacity both in Oman and in the Arab region in general.

Building Capacity for Heart Health Promotion: Results of a 5-Year Experience in Nova Scotia, Canada

2003 ◽  
Vol 17 (3) ◽  
pp. 202-212 ◽  
Author(s):  
David R. MacLean ◽  
Jane Farquharson ◽  
Stephanie Heath ◽  
Kari Barkhouse ◽  
Celeste Latter ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Health Promotion ◽  
Nova Scotia ◽  
Organizational Development ◽  
Large Scale ◽  
Organizational Capacity ◽  
Heart Health ◽  
Organizational Changes ◽  
Building Capacity ◽  
Partnership Development ◽  
Organizational Consultation

Purpose. To present the outcomes of a capacity-building initiative for heart health promotion. Design. Follow-up study combining quantitative and qualitative methods. Setting. The Western Health Region of Nova Scotia, Canada. Subjects. Twenty organizations, including provincial and municipal agencies and community groups engaged in health, education, and recreation activities. Intervention. Two strategies were used for this study: partnership development and organizational development. Partnership development included the creation of multilevel partnerships in diverse sectors. Organizational development included the provision of technical support, action research, community activation, and organizational consultation. Measures. Quantitative data included number and type of partnerships, learning opportunities, community activation initiatives, and organizational changes. Qualitative data included information on the effectiveness of partnerships, organizational consultation, and organizational changes. Results. Results included the development of 204 intersectoral partnerships, creation of a health promotion clearinghouse, 47 workshops attended by approximately 1400 participants, diverse research products, implementation of 18 community heart health promotion initiatives, and increased organizational capacity for heart health promotion via varied organizational changes, including policy changes, fund reallocations, and enhanced knowledge and practices. Conclusions. Partnership and organizational development were effective mechanisms for building capacity in heart health promotion. This intervention may have implications for large-scale, community-based, chronic-disease prevention projects.

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