scholarly journals It is not all about performance: Importance of the funding formula in the allocation of performance-based research funding in England

2019 ◽  
Vol 29 (1) ◽  
pp. 100-119
Author(s):  
Mehmet Pinar
Keyword(s):  
Research Funding ◽  
Research Activity ◽  
Value Judgments ◽  
Funding Allocation ◽  
Funding Formula ◽  
Excellent Research ◽  
Value Judgements ◽  
Subject Areas ◽  
Quality Of Research

Abstract Performance-based research funding systems have become popular over the last decades. One of the main reasons for these funding systems is to allow funding bodies to allocate public research funds more effectively based on the assessed quality. However, the performance-based research funding received by higher education institutes (HEIs) not only depends on the quality of research activity carried out but also on the funding formula used by funding bodies. This article examines the funding formula used by Research England (RE) and assesses the effect of this formula on quality-related research (QR) funding allocation using data of mainstream QR funding allocation for the 2017–18 period. RE’s funding formula includes some value judgements by policymakers such as allocation of fourfold QR funding to ‘world-leading’ research compared to ‘internationally-excellent’ research, and the use of different subject cost weights. These value judgements play an important role in the allocation of QR funding beyond the assessed quality of research. This article finds that changes in some of these value judgments such as allocation of threefold (rather than fourfold) QR funding to world-leading research compared to internationally excellent research, or the use of alternative subject cost weights lead to major changes in the allocation of QR funding to different subject areas and HEIs. Results suggest that these value judgments are also important beyond the assessed quality of research, and that consultation of different subject areas and HEIs about these decisions and re-evaluation of some of these value judgements are needed for a more accountable distribution of QR funding.

scholarly journals Miksi suomalaisen tutkimuksen tuottavuus kasvoi, mutta laatu heikentyi?

2018 ◽  
Vol 37 (1) ◽  
Author(s):  
Olli Poropudas
Keyword(s):  
Research Funding ◽  
Explanatory Power ◽  
National Level ◽  
Factors Affecting ◽  
Explanatory Factors ◽  
Information Studies ◽  
Competitive Funding ◽  
The Impact ◽  
Quality Of Research

Performance-based research funding systems are often assumed to create an increasing pressure to publish among academics. Presumption is that national level incentives put pressure on researchers to increase quantity of publishing at the expense of quality (publishing pressure hypothesis). Janne Pölönen and Otto Auranen argued in their article in Information Studies 2 (36) that the hypothesis does not apply to Finland. The purpose of this article is to continue the discussion on the hypothesis. I repeat the empirical study by Pölönen and Auranen, and I will end up with somewhat opposite results. Secondly, I discuss the factors affecting the productivity and quality of research. Changes in productivity and quality of research are not just related to the introduction of publications as a criterion for research funding, but the range of explanatory factors is much wider. I will highlight the make-up of researchers, the amount of funding and competitive funding, and look at their explanatory power in respect to the changes of the productivity and the impact of Finnish scientific research.

Implementation of Problem Formulation Management in Improving the Quality of Research in Higher Education

2018 ◽  
Vol 2 (1) ◽  
pp. 20-27
Author(s):  
Leli Nirmalasari ◽  
Eka Purnama Harahap ◽  
Fitri Faradilla
Keyword(s):  
Higher Education ◽  
Problem Formulation ◽  
Research Activity ◽  
Problem Identification ◽  
Quality Of Research

Basically in conducting a study there are problems that can be used as a means toachieve a goal or goal in the study. Everyone who conducts research must have their ownmethod, concept, or method in formulating the problem that is the object of the research. In thispaper will explain the techniques or ways that can be done in relation to formulating problems inresearch including determining a topic to be discussed in research, making backgroundproblems, explaining problem identification, limiting the scope of research, determiningproblems that are worthy of research, making questions in research, and determine the goals,benefits, and uses of the research. With the concept of planning and mature thinking toformulate and determine the formulation of the problem, it is expected that the research that willbe conducted will be focused and directed so that it does not extend to the discussion that is notthe topic of his research. With the formulation of this problem also the reader becomes aware ofthe results and objectives to be conveyed in a study. Therefore in this study we will discuss thesteps or ways in preparing the formulation of a problem that is good and right in order tofacilitate the implementation of a research activity.

scholarly journals Novel Bibliometric Scores for Evaluating Research Quality and Output: A Correlation Study with Established Indexes

2016 ◽  
Vol 31 (4) ◽  
pp. 451-455 ◽  
Author(s):  
Valeria Scotti ◽  
Annalisa De Silvestri ◽  
Luigia Scudeller ◽  
Paola Abele ◽  
Funda Topuz ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Research Funding ◽  
Scientific Community ◽  
Correlation Study ◽  
Scientific Production ◽  
Research Quality ◽  
Alternative Measure ◽  
The Novel ◽  
The Impact ◽  
Quality Of Research

Introduction Novel bibliometric indexes (commonly known as altmetrics) are gaining interest within the scientific community and might represent an important alternative measure of research quality and output. Aims We evaluate how these new metrics correlate with established bibliometric indexes such as the impact factor (IF), currently used as a measure of scientific production as well as a criterion for scientific research funding, and how they might be helpful in assessing the impact of research. Methods We calculated altmetrics scores for all the articles published at our institution during a single year and examined the correlation between altmetrics scores and IFs as a measure of research quality and impact in all departments. Results For all articles from the various departments published in a single year, the altmetrics score and the sum of all IFs showed a strong and significant correlation (Spearman's rho 0.88). The correlation was significant also when the major components of altmetrics, including Facebook, Twitter and Mendeley, were analyzed. The implementation of altmetrics has been found to be easy and effective at both the researcher and librarian levels. Conclusions The novel bibliographic index altmetrics is consistent and reliable and can complement or be considered a valid alternative to standard bibliometric indexes to benchmark output and quality of research for academic and funding purposes.

scholarly journals Peneliti Arkeologi di Indonesia: Antara Idealisme dan Kenyataan

2016 ◽  
Vol 11 (1) ◽  
pp. 53
Author(s):  
Marlon NR Ririmasse
Keyword(s):  
Human Capital ◽  
Research Result ◽  
Historical Research ◽  
Archaeological Research ◽  
Research Activity ◽  
Research Institution ◽  
Main Factors ◽  
Quality Of Research ◽  
Main Factor

The archaeological research in Indonesia is in positive progress in the last years. This situation is reflected by the increasing of public and media interest  in the archaeological and cultural historical research activity. A main factor which is determine the quality of research result and the performance of the archaeological institution is the human capital. The quality and competence of researcher serve as the main factors in  developing archaeological research institution in Indonesia. This paper will discuss the performance of archaeology researchers in Indonesia with the main focus on the researcher in Balai Arkeologi Ambon. Analysis on the perfomance was conducted based on the synopsis of National Research Result Evaluation 2013. We hope that this paper might serves as the discussion medium to evaluate the performance of archaeological research and develop solution for the better perfomance in the future.Penelitian arkeologi di Indonesia semakin berkembang selama tahun-tahun belakangan. Hal mana tercermin dari meluasnya perhatian masyarakat dan media atas aktifitas riset arkeologi dan sejarah budaya. Hal mana juga berimplikasi pada meningkatnya ekspektasi publik atas hasil penelitian. Salah satu faktor kunci yang menentukan kualitas hasil penelitian dan kinerja lembaga riset termasuk bidang arkeologi adalah sumber daya manusia. Kualitas kemampuan dan kompetensi peneliti merupakan penentu kinerja dan capaian institusi penelitian arkeologi di Indonesia. Makalah ini membahas mengenai tinjauan atas kinerja peneliti arkeologi di Indonesia dengan fokus pada kinerja peneliti di Balai Arkeologi Ambon. Telaah atas kinerja dilakukan dengan mengacu pada tujuh parameter kinerja yang disampaikan dalam sinopsis kegiatan Evaluasi Hasil Penelitian Arkeologi Nasional 2013. Diharapkan makalah sederhana ini bisa menjadi ruang diskusi untuk melakukan evaluasi kinerja peneliti arkeologi dan membangun solusi bagi kinerja yang lebih baik ke depan.

Analysis of Reading, Reference and Information Management on the Quality of Scientific Writing

2018 ◽  
Vol 2 (1) ◽  
pp. 63-69
Author(s):  
Muhammad Zarlis ◽  
Sherly Astuti ◽  
Muhammad Salamuddin
Keyword(s):  
Information Management ◽  
Scientific Writing ◽  
The Internet ◽  
Reference List ◽  
Management Skill ◽  
Library Search ◽  
Important Thing ◽  
Reading Material ◽  
Quality Of Research

In education, for educational instruments scientific writing is a very important thing. It requires an information management skill, information management is a library search, which can be done through a computer and guided by the internet. It can also be through the quality of reading used as a reference for scientific writing. In addition, in producing a paper also must know the management of writing, not only required to pay attention to the rules of standard language, but also must be able to convey ideas and ideas well and meet scientific criteria, such as making a quote or reference list used. This paper was written with the aim of improving the quality of research through reading material, making notes and avoiding plagiarism, references using the Harvard system for journals, books, and articles. Management of citing articles either CD or internet, writing, editing, storing references electronically, writing bibliography, and quotations.

An experience of performing spirometry by trained general practitioners

2020 ◽  
pp. 34-36
Author(s):  
M. A. Pokhaznikova ◽  
E. A. Andreeva ◽  
O. Yu. Kuznetsova
Keyword(s):  
General Practitioners ◽  
Quality Criteria ◽  
Poor Quality ◽  
Male Gender ◽  
Study Research ◽  
The Poor ◽  
Quality Of Research ◽  
Forced Expiratory Maneuver ◽  
Maximal Effort

The article discusses the experience of teaching and conducting spirometry of general practitioners as part of the RESPECT study (RESearch on the PrEvalence and the diagnosis of COPD and its Tobacco-related aetiology). A total of 33 trained in spirometry general practitioners performed a study of 3119 patients. Quality criteria met 84.1% of spirometric studies. The analysis of the most common mistakes made by doctors during the forced expiratory maneuver is included. The most frequent errors were expiration exhalation of less than 6s (54%), non-maximal effort throughout the test and lack of reproducibility (11.3%). Independent predictors of poor spirogram quality were male gender, obstruction (FEV1 /FVC<0.7), and the center where the study was performed. The number of good-quality spirograms ranged from 96.1% (95% CI 83.2–110.4) to 59.8% (95% CI 49.6–71.4) depending on the center. Subsequently, an analysis of the reasons behind the poor quality of research in individual centers was conducted and the identified shortcomings were eliminated. The poor quality of the spirograms was associated either with the errors of the doctors who undertook the study or with the technical malfunctions of the spirometer.

PROFESSORS' PERCEPTION OF SCIENTIFIC ACTIVITY IN THE FACULTY OF MEDICAL SCIENCES OF THE UNIVERSITY OF GUAYAQUIL

2020 ◽  
Vol 8 (10) ◽  
pp. 70-76
Author(s):  
Jorge Daher Nader ◽  
Amelia Patricia Panunzio ◽  
Marlene Hernández Navarro
Keyword(s):  
Scientific Research ◽  
Scientific Activity ◽  
Medical Sciences ◽  
Research Activity ◽  
University Environment ◽  
Empirical Level ◽  
Teachers And Students ◽  
Scientific Nature ◽  
The University

Research is considered a function aimed at obtaining new knowledge and its application for the solution to problems or questions of a scientific nature, The universities framed in the fulfillment of their social function have a complex task given by training a competent professional who assumes research as part of their training and who learns to ask questions that they are able to solve through scientific research.  Scientific research is an indicator of the quality of processes in the university environment, so it must be increased by virtue of the results of the work carried out by research teachers and students the objective of this work is to know the perception of the teachers of the Faculty of Medical Sciences of the University of Guayaquil about the scientific activity. Objective: to know the perception of the teachers of the Faculty of Medical Sciences of the University of Guayaquil about the scientific activity. Methods: theoretical and empirical level were used, a questionnaire with closed questions aimed at knowing the opinions on the research activity in this institution was applied. Result: that of the sample analyzed 309 (39.3%) said they agreed with the training for the writing of scientific articles. 38.6% said they agree with the training on research projects. Conclusion: that teacher’s research should be enhanced to ensure the formation and development of research skills in students.

scholarly journals The contribution of the Italian residents in neurology to the COVID-19 crisis: admirable generosity but neurological training remains their priority

2021 ◽  
Author(s):  
Cristina Tassorelli ◽  
Vincenzo Silani ◽  
Alessandro Padovani ◽  
Paolo Barone ◽  
Paolo Calabresi ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Clinical Training ◽  
Real Life ◽  
Healthcare Management ◽  
Point Of View ◽  
Research Activity ◽  
High Quality ◽  
Research Activities ◽  
Italian Regions ◽  
Training And Research

Abstract Background The coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) pandemic has severely impacted the Italian healthcare system, underscoring a dramatic shortage of specialized doctors in many disciplines. The situation affected the activity of the residents in neurology, who were also offered the possibility of being formally hired before their training completion. Aims (1) To showcase examples of clinical and research activity of residents in neurology during the COVID-19 pandemic in Italy and (2) to illustrate the point of view of Italian residents in neurology about the possibility of being hired before the completion of their residency program. Results Real-life reports from several areas in Lombardia—one of the Italian regions more affected by COVID-19—show that residents in neurology gave an outstanding demonstration of generosity, collaboration, reliability, and adaptation to the changing environment, while continuing their clinical training and research activities. A very small minority of the residents participated in the dedicated selections for being hired before completion of their training program. The large majority of them prioritized their training over the option of earlier employment. Conclusions Italian residents in neurology generously contributed to the healthcare management of the COVID-19 pandemic in many ways, while remaining determined to pursue their training. Neurology is a rapidly evolving clinical field due to continuous diagnostic and therapeutic progress. Stakeholders need to listen to the strong message conveyed by our residents in neurology and endeavor to provide them with the most adequate training, to ensure high quality of care and excellence in research in the future.

Ingelfinger imperative: when speed of release risks quality of research

2020 ◽  
Vol 50 (12) ◽  
pp. 1595-1596
Author(s):  
Jonathon P. Fanning ◽  
Jeremy Cohen ◽  
Balasubramanian Venkatesh
Keyword(s):  
Quality Of Research

Evaluating quality of science in CGIAR research programs: Use of bibliometrics

2021 ◽  
pp. 003072702110242
Author(s):  
Max Rünzel ◽  
Paolo Sarfatti ◽  
Svetlana Negroustoueva
Keyword(s):  
Review Process ◽  
Research Output ◽  
Monitoring And Evaluation ◽  
Bibliometric Indicators ◽  
Scientific Publications ◽  
Practical Utilization ◽  
Research Programs ◽  
First Time ◽  
Quality Of Research

When evaluating Quality of Science (QoS) in the context of development initiatives, it is essential to define adequate criteria. The objective of this perspective paper is to show how altmetric and bibliometric indicators have been used to support the evaluation of QoS in the 2020 Review of the Phase 2-CGIAR Research Programs (CRPs, 2017–2022), where, for the first time, the Quality of Research for Development (QoR4D) frame of reference has been utilized across the entire CGIAR CRP portfolio. Overall, the CRP review showed a significant output of scientific publications during the period 2017–2020, with 4,872 articles, 220,101 references, and 7.1 citations per article. Additionally, wider interest in scientific publications is demonstrated by good to high altmetrics, with average attention scores ranging from 70.8 to 806.9 with an average of 425.1. The use of selected bibliometrics was shown to be an adequate tool, for use together with other qualitative indicators to evaluate the QoS in the 12 CRPs. The CRP review process clearly demonstrated that standardized, harmonized and consistent data on research output is paramount to provide high-quality quantitative instruments and should be a priority throughout the transition toward One CGIAR. Therefore, we conclude that the QoR4D framework should be augmented by standardized bibliometric indicators embedded in measurement frameworks within the new One CGIAR. Finally, its practical utilization in monitoring and evaluation should be supported with clear guidelines.

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