Advocating for Journalism Studies’ Impact on Policymaking

2021 ◽  
pp. 45-58
Author(s):  
Matthew S. Weber
Keyword(s):  
Research Evidence ◽  
Academic Research ◽  
Policy Issues ◽  
Journalism Studies ◽  
Industry Practice ◽  
Research Findings ◽  
Use Of Research

Journalism has had difficulty to connect outside of the academy. Journalism Studies scholars are positioned with policy to connect disparate areas of knowledge and to forge connections that advance policymaking. In order to explore the issue, first, this chapter will explore the ways in which Journalism Studies have focused on policy issues. Second, it will advocate for the role of journalism researchers in policymaking, specifically on building on research focused on the brokerage of knowledge, meaning, translating research findings into policy and serving as key connectors who can bridge the gap between academic research and industry practice—and should take on this role more directly. And third, this chapter makes connections to broader epistemological conversations about the use of research evidence as a policymaking mechanism.

scholarly journals Evaluating educational changes: a statistical perspective

2013 ◽  
Vol 21 (78) ◽  
pp. 101-114
Author(s):  
Harvey Goldstein
Keyword(s):  
Educational Policy ◽  
Class Size ◽  
Research Evidence ◽  
Research Process ◽  
Short Term ◽  
Policy Initiatives ◽  
League Tables ◽  
Educational Changes ◽  
Research Findings ◽  
Use Of Research

The paper explores some of the issues involved in evaluating educational policy initiatives. It gives examples of how research findings can be evaluated and draws lessons for the ways in which policymakers can interact usefully with researchers. It argues that while central government's use of research evidence is often highly selective and concerned with its own perceived short term interests, a broader view of the research process is more productive and beneficial. The issues of class size, school league tables and the effects of homework are studied in detail and the often provisional nature of research evidence is emphasised as well as the uncertainty surrounding the findings of individual studies.

scholarly journals Challenges and Prospects of Teaching and Researching in Industrial Sociology in Nigeria

2013 ◽  
Vol 11 (2) ◽  
Author(s):  
Emeka E. Okafor
Keyword(s):  
Academic Research ◽  
Rapid Expansion ◽  
Economic Conditions ◽  
Professional Status ◽  
Future Prospects ◽  
Critical Issues ◽  
Dissemination Of Research ◽  
Research Findings ◽  
Limited Application

This paper takes a retrospective look at the issues surrounding teaching and researching in Industrial Sociology in Nigeria so as to project into the future. It discusses the challenges facing industrial sociology such as workers’ apathy towards academic research, organisation’s attitude to academic study, limited application of dominant theories, question of professional status of the discipline, and perceived worth and market value of the sub-discipline. Despite the challenges, this paper identified future prospects of the sub-discipline in a rapid expansion of the discipline, role of practitioners’ associations, the influence of globalization, contextualizing industrial sociology, and entrepreneurship education. It is argued that continued relevance of Industrial sociology in Nigeria would depend largely on critical issues such as socio-economic conditions of the workers, quality and mindset of graduate students, collaborative academic research, channels for dissemination of research findings, and utilisation of ICT services.

Contracting for Logistics Services

2013 ◽  
pp. 39-51
Author(s):  
Kostas Selviaridis
Keyword(s):  
Service Provider ◽  
Academic Research ◽  
Third Party ◽  
Third Party Logistics ◽  
Logistics Outsourcing ◽  
Logistics Services ◽  
Provider Perspective ◽  
Recent Developments ◽  
Industry Practice

This chapter seeks to critically revisit existing third party logistics (3PL) purchasing literature with the aim of bridging the gap between academic research and industry practice regarding logistics outsourcing. This is achieved by focusing on hitherto under-emphasized issues (in the academic literature) relating to the role of the service provider, as opposed to that of the buyer, in 3PL exchange design and management, and the dynamics of the outsourcing process. Drawing on recent developments and practices in the 3PL industry and two in-depth case studies of logistics outsourcing, the study suggests that, under increasing complexity and uncertainty levels, the service provider in interaction with the buying firm significantly influences service definition, design, and evaluation throughout the outsourcing process. The exchanged service is not determined from the outset of the outsourcing process but it is (re)shaped in an iterative and ongoing fashion. Based on such findings, the chapter calls for increased emphasis on a dynamic and inter-organizational (buyer-service provider) perspective into the study of logistics outsourcing processes.

scholarly journals Insights from a cross-sector review on how to conceptualise the quality of use of research evidence

2021 ◽  
Vol 8 (1) ◽  
Author(s):  
Mark Rickinson ◽  
Connie Cirkony ◽  
Lucas Walsh ◽  
Jo Gleeson ◽  
Mandy Salisbury ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Research Evidence ◽  
Social Care ◽  
Empirical Work ◽  
Research Use ◽  
Evidence Use ◽  
Quality Of Research ◽  
Support Evidence ◽  
Use Of Research

AbstractRecent decades have seen widespread efforts to improve the generation and use of evidence across a number of sectors. Such efforts can be seen to raise important questions about how we understand not only the quality of evidence, but also the quality of its use. To date, though, there has been wide-ranging debate about the former, but very little dialogue about the latter. This paper focuses in on this question of how to conceptualise the quality of research evidence use. Drawing on a systematic review and narrative synthesis of 112 papers from health, social care, education and policy, it presents six initial principles for conceptualising quality use of research evidence. These concern taking account of: the role of practice-based expertise and evidence in context; the sector-specific conditions that support evidence use; how quality use develops and can be evaluated over time; the salient stages of the research use process; whether to focus on processes and/or outcomes of evidence use; and the scale or level of the use within a system. It is hoped that this paper will act as a stimulus for future conceptual and empirical work on this important, but under-researched, topic of quality of use.

Role of school leadership and climate in student achievement

2017 ◽  
Vol 31 (6) ◽  
pp. 843-851 ◽  
Author(s):  
Abdulraheem Ali Alhosani ◽  
Sanjay Kumar Singh ◽  
Moza Tahnoon Al Nahyan
Keyword(s):  
Academic Achievement ◽  
Literature Review ◽  
School Leadership ◽  
School Context ◽  
Academic Research ◽  
Policy Makers ◽  
Content Type ◽  
Factors Affecting ◽  
Research Findings

Purpose The purpose of this paper is to develop a conceptual model on students’ academic achievement that is well grounded in the academic research in the domain. The paper aims to weave together the divergent research findings into a comprehensive model for use by all the stakeholders. Design/methodology/approach It is a literature review-based paper wherein research papers on the factors that influence the academic achievement of the students were studied. The empirical evidence from literature that fits the context of this study was analyzed and used to propose a workable model. Findings A framework to understand the role of factors affecting students’ academic achievement was proposed. It was found that school leadership and climate together affect the academic achievement of the students, but mediated by the involvement of the parents of the students. Research limitations/implications As this paper is a literature review, a framework on the determinants of academic achievements of the students has been proposed but yet to be tested empirically. Practical implications The schools leadership and the policy-makers can effectively leverage the findings of the study to enhance the academic achievement of students in a school context. Originality/value There are few research-based studies on the determinants of the academic achievement of students. This paper has identified key variables which play a significant role in helping enhance academic achievement of the students.

Research findings applicable in the classroom

1969 ◽  
Vol 16 (8) ◽  
pp. 640-642
Author(s):  
Marilyn N. Suydam ◽  
C. Alan Riedesel
Keyword(s):  
Elementary School ◽  
Mathematics Instruction ◽  
Elementary Mathematics ◽  
School Mathematics ◽  
Elementary School Mathematics ◽  
Research Findings ◽  
Elementary Mathematics Instruction ◽  
Use Of Research

Teachers, administrators, textbook authors, and textbook editors often discuss the role of research in elementary mathematics instruction. Usually one of two dichotomous views is brought forth. Either they express the view that there has been little or no valid and important researchor they state that the findings of research are being used daily in their work. Probably the actual status of the use of research in the teaching of elementary school mathematics is somewhere between these poles.

What Does Evidence-Based Practice Mean to You? A Follow-Up Study Examining School-Based Speech-Language Pathologists' Perspectives on Evidence-Based Practice

2020 ◽  
Vol 29 (2) ◽  
pp. 688-704
Author(s):  
Katrina Fulcher-Rood ◽  
Anny Castilla-Earls ◽  
Jeff Higginbotham
Keyword(s):  
Clinical Practice ◽  
Research Evidence ◽  
Evidence Based Practice ◽  
Evidence Based ◽  
Clinical Expertise ◽  
Speech Language Pathologists ◽  
School Based ◽  
Research Findings ◽  
Ebp Implementation

Purpose The current investigation is a follow-up from a previous study examining child language diagnostic decision making in school-based speech-language pathologists (SLPs). The purpose of this study was to examine the SLPs' perspectives regarding the use of evidence-based practice (EBP) in their clinical work. Method Semistructured phone interviews were conducted with 25 school-based SLPs who previously participated in an earlier study by Fulcher-Rood et al. 2018). SLPs were asked questions regarding their definition of EBP, the value of research evidence, contexts in which they implement scientific literature in clinical practice, and the barriers to implementing EBP. Results SLPs' definitions of EBP differed from current definitions, in that SLPs only included the use of research findings. SLPs seem to discuss EBP as it relates to treatment and not assessment. Reported barriers to EBP implementation were insufficient time, limited funding, and restrictions from their employment setting. SLPs found it difficult to translate research findings to clinical practice. SLPs implemented external research evidence when they did not have enough clinical expertise regarding a specific client or when they needed scientific evidence to support a strategy they used. Conclusions SLPs appear to use EBP for specific reasons and not for every clinical decision they make. In addition, SLPs rely on EBP for treatment decisions and not for assessment decisions. Educational systems potentially present other challenges that need to be considered for EBP implementation. Considerations for implementation science and the research-to-practice gap are discussed.

On everyday academic research

2017 ◽  
pp. 98-134 ◽  
Author(s):  
J. Tirole
Keyword(s):  
Common Good ◽  
Academic Research ◽  
Research Quality ◽  
Economic Research ◽  
Relevant Research ◽  
The Common ◽  
Verification Of Models ◽  
Science And Research

In the fourth chapter of the book “The economy of the common good”, the nature of economics as a science and research practices in their theoretical and empirical aspects are discussed. The author considers the processes of modeling, empirical verification of models and evaluation of research quality. In addition, the features of economic cognition and the role of mathematics in economic research are analyzed, including the example of relevant research in game theory and information theory.

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