Developing a Catalysis Applied Research Community at a University of Applied Sciences: From Educational Setting to High-Quality Research Output

2021 ◽  
Author(s):  
Christiaan Tempelman ◽  
Urjan Jacobs ◽  
Michel van der Eijk ◽  
Margriet Verbrugge
Keyword(s):  
Applied Sciences ◽  
Applied Research ◽  
Research Output ◽  
Research Community ◽  
Educational Setting ◽  
High Quality ◽  
High Quality Research ◽  
Quality Research ◽  
University Of Applied Sciences

scholarly journals Supplementing linked datasets with meaningful meta-data to enable high quality research

2017 ◽  
Vol 1 (1) ◽  
Author(s):  
Shivani Padmanabhan ◽  
Oliver Smith ◽  
Helen Strongman
Keyword(s):  
Decision Making ◽  
Linked Data ◽  
Applied Research ◽  
Care Practice ◽  
High Quality ◽  
High Quality Research ◽  
Meta Data ◽  
Quality Research ◽  
Methodological Research ◽  
Data Source

ABSTRACTObjectivesEnable high quality research using linked data sources whose membership and coverage change over time by providing clarity in applied processing steps and meaningful meta-data. ApproachOur organisations have developed a process that enables linkage of primary care practice data to several disparate data sets. Identifiers are submitted to the trusted third party (TTP) organisation by consenting practices and external data controllers. These include patient NHS number, post code, date of birth and gender. The TTP remove duplicates and clean the data received, and use a sequential eight stage deterministic algorithm to match patients based on all or some of the identifiers. The TTP provide the research organisation with meta-data; a match rank variable per linked dataset to indicate at which stage in the matching algorithm the patient was matched, as well as flags to indicate whether the identifiers submitted by the practice were valid. As part of the research organisation’s standard linked data provision, only patients that have a valid NHS number in the practice data, and therefore have the potential to be linked on NHS number are identified as eligible. A flag to indicate eligibility per individual linked data source is provided. Individual data source coverage periods allow users to define follow-up time for patients. Individuals that have contributed data to more than one practice are flagged. Records for patients that have not been matched on NHS number, or who have been linked to multiple individuals in the linked dataset are removed. This together with recommendations provided in the documentation simplifies decision making for applied research. Methodological research is supported through the option to access removed records. ResultsIn the latest linkage set, identifiers for 10,272,602 patients from 404 English GP practices were collected by the TPP. Of these, 8,213,068 (80%) had a valid NHS flag. A total of 7,401,948 patients were found to have one or more records in Hospital Episodes Statistics (HES) data: 7,152,194 (97%) were matched on NHS number and 6,661,453 (93%) were identified as unique HES patients. ConclusionTo maximise research benefit from linked data, study designs must account for linkage methodologies and potential errors. Data providers need to support informed decision making for applied research whilst enabling methodological research that explores linkage validity and related biases. The documentation and meta-data that we provide enables users to make informed decisions about their study based on its context and design.

The missing link between practice and research

2020 ◽  
Vol 5 (2) ◽  
Author(s):  
Peter Cockcroft
Keyword(s):  
Full Text ◽  
Research Community ◽  
High Quality ◽  
High Quality Research ◽  
Quality Research ◽  
Missing Link ◽  
Strength Of Evidence ◽  
Veterinary Research ◽  
Primary Literature

The Veterinary Evidence Journal will now provide an annual list of Knowledge Summaries where the strength of evidence to answer the question in the primary literature is weak or non-existent. This will provide the veterinary research community with topics that have been identified as requiring further high-quality research to increase the strength of evidence. To read the Editorial see Full Text.

Commentary: Special Abilities, Special Needs

2012 ◽  
pp. 6-10
Author(s):  
Adam Ockelford
Keyword(s):  
Education Research ◽  
Music Education ◽  
Special Needs ◽  
Research Community ◽  
High Quality ◽  
High Quality Research ◽  
Quality Research ◽  
The Future

This article presents an overview of Section 1 of the Oxford Handbook of Music Education, Volume 2. It argues that high quality research is the key to moving music education forward for those with special abilities or needs, both in policy and practical terms. The global music education research community should acknowledge serious shortcomings and devote more resource to this area in the future. It provides three reasons why music-education research should focus on the concerns of children who are “special” in one way or another.

scholarly journals OrthoEvidenceTM: a clinical resource for evidence-based orthopedics

2015 ◽  
Vol 7 (2) ◽  
Author(s):  
Sheila Sprague ◽  
Chris Smith ◽  
Mohit Bhandari
Keyword(s):  
Clinical Practice ◽  
Research Output ◽  
Evidence Based ◽  
Clear Understanding ◽  
Clinical Practices ◽  
High Quality ◽  
High Quality Research ◽  
Quality Research ◽  
Orthopedic Surgeons ◽  
Clinical Resource

The prevalence of musculoskeletal issues in clinical practice, and the limited focus placed upon musculoskeletal conditions by current electronic summary resources, highlights the need for a resource that provides access to simple and concise summaries of top-quality orthopedic literature for orthopedic surgeons and allied healthcare professionals. OrthoEvidenceTM is an online clinical resource that addresses the paucity of adequate evidence-based summary tools in the field of orthopedic surgery. OrthoEvidenceTM uses a rigorous, transparent, and unique process to review, evaluate, and summarize high quality research studies and their implications for orthopedic clinical practice. Randomized controlled trials and meta-analyses are identified and reviewed by an expert medical writing team, who prepare Advanced Clinical Evidence (ACETM) reports: one or two detailed pages including critical appraisals and synopses of key research. These timely and targeted reports provide a clear understanding about the quality of evidence associated with each summarized study, and can be organized by users to identify trending information. OrthoEvidenceTM allows members to use their time efficiently and to stay current by having access to a breadth of timely, high-quality research output. OrthoEvidenceTM is easily accessible through the internet and is available at the point-of-care, which allows treating orthopedic surgeons and allied health professionals to easily practice the principles of evidence-based medicine within their clinical practices.

The Impact of Research on Manufacturing SMEs

2000 ◽  
Vol 14 (4) ◽  
pp. 217-223 ◽  
Author(s):  
Geoff Nelder ◽  
Stephen Childe ◽  
John Willcock
Keyword(s):  
Change Agent ◽  
Change Agents ◽  
Research Community ◽  
High Quality ◽  
High Quality Research ◽  
Policy Makers ◽  
Quality Research ◽  
Future Direction ◽  
The Impact

This paper addresses the work of the small and medium-sized enterprise (SME) research community as presented at a series of three UK conferences on Stimulating Manufacturing Excellence in SMEs. An important difficulty that emerges is the problem of the translation of research outputs and business advice into formats that are attractive to SMEs. This is briefly illustrated through the differing perceptions of the business scenario as seen by the SME owner/manager and an external change-agent, condensed into five parameters. The role of policy makers and change-agents and their need for high-quality research are examined, leading to a discussion of the contributions to be expected from, and therefore the implications for, the research community. From this, recommendations are developed for the future direction of SME research.

scholarly journals Surgery and the kings of medical science

2021 ◽  
Author(s):  
Ihsan Ekin Demir ◽  
Güralp O. Ceyhan ◽  
Helmut Friess
Keyword(s):  
Medical Science ◽  
Publication Activity ◽  
Impact Factors ◽  
The Political ◽  
Academic Productivity ◽  
High Quality ◽  
High Quality Research ◽  
Quality Research

Abstract Background Surgeons are frequently compared in terms of their publication activity to members of other disciplines who publish in journals with naturally higher impact factors. The time intensity of daily clinical duties in surgery is yet not comparable to that of these competitor disciplines. Purpose Here, we aimed to critically comment on ways for improving the academic productivity of university surgerons. Conclusions To ensure high-quality science in surgery, it is imperative that surgeons actively ask for and generate the time for high-quality research. This necessitates coordinated and combined efforts of leading university surgeons at the political level and effective presentation of the magnificent studies performed by young and talented university surgeons.

State of the Journal, 2021

2021 ◽  
Vol 75 (6) ◽  
Author(s):  
Stacey Reynolds
Keyword(s):  
North America ◽  
Occupational Therapy ◽  
Best Practices ◽  
Manuscript Submission ◽  
High Quality ◽  
High Quality Research ◽  
Quality Research

The American Journal of Occupational Therapy (AJOT) retains its ranking as the top-rated occupational therapy journal in North America by maintaining its commitment to publishing high-quality research aimed at occupational therapy professionals. As the needs and scope of the profession continue to expand, AJOT will continue to serve as a resource to practitioners, academics, and administrators to help guide best practices. Communication and engagement with readers will be facilitated through the new AJOT website as well as the new AJOT: Authors and Issues series. The journal seeks to expand its scope through its website, manuscript submission platform, and new ways to engage readers.

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