„Das ist das Problem, das hinzukriegen, dass es so klingt, als hätt’ es ein Native Speaker geschrieben.“ Wissenschaftliches Schreiben und Publizieren in der Fremdsprache Englisch

Fachsprache ◽  
2017 ◽  
Vol 36 (1-2) ◽  
pp. 31-52 ◽  
Author(s):  
Claus Gnutzmann ◽  
Frank Rabe
Keyword(s):  
Native Speaker ◽  
Research Performance ◽  
Future Research ◽  
Scientific Publications ◽  
Main Research ◽  
Language Of Science ◽  
Use Of Resources ◽  
German Speaking ◽  
Research Questions ◽  
Almost All

The predominant use of English in scientific publications is a well-documented fact. As a consequence, anglophony is the communicative norm in almost all scientific disciplines. Sincejournal publications in English have become the essential indicator for research performance and assessment internationally, it seems obvious that non-native researchers have to cope with an additional problem, namely the linguistic-communicative challenge, a fact which very often puts them at a communicative and a concomitant research disadvantage. The main research questions dealt with in this article focus on the problems, problem-solving strategies and attitudes of German-speaking scientists publishing in English. The empirical part of the research is presently based on 24 interviews conducted with researchers from four disciplines (biology, mechanical engineering, German linguistics, history) at different universities in Germany, and eight interviews with journal editors of the same subjects (two of each discipline). The paper starts out by marizing the current state of research, the aims, design and methodology used in the study and further elaborates on the main research questions. This is followed by an exemplary case study analyzing a natural scientist’s attitudes and reactions to the use of English as an international language of science. The analysis is enriched by observations on non-native speakers’ use of resources when writing in English and by the different perceptions of the functions of language in the natural sciences as opposed to the humanities. The article concludes with a summary and some perspectives for future research.

Cabinet Decision-making in Parliamentary Systems

2020 ◽  
pp. 437-459
Author(s):  
Michelangelo Vercesi
Keyword(s):  
Decision Making ◽  
Power Distribution ◽  
Future Research ◽  
Decision Making Process ◽  
Prime Ministers ◽  
Main Research ◽  
Collective Decisions ◽  
Parliamentary Systems ◽  
Research Questions

This chapter deals with the internal decision-making process of political executives in parliamentary systems, that is, how executives take their own collective decisions. The focus is on the cabinet system as a whole, including both cabinet members and other involved party-political and bureaucratic actors. In particular, the chapter reviews literature’s debates about the nature of cabinet government, the role of prime ministers, and variations of decision-making. A special attention is payed to factors explaining intra-cabinet power distribution and the choice of different decision-making arenas. After introducing the topic, an overview of conceptual issues and main research questions is provided. Subsequently, the work discusses the way in which scholars have addressed these issues and the findings they have reached. The final part stresses existing deficits and seeks to set the agenda for future research.

Accounting for intangible assets – insights from meta-analysis of R&D research

2021 ◽  
Vol ahead-of-print (ahead-of-print) ◽  
Author(s):  
Anne Jeny ◽  
Rucsandra Moldovan
Keyword(s):  
Stock Market ◽  
Value Relevance ◽  
Meta Analysis ◽  
Future Research ◽  
Intangible Asset ◽  
Content Type ◽  
Main Research ◽  
Analysis Techniques ◽  
Research Questions ◽  
Robust Evidence

PurposeThe knowledge- and Internet-based economy demands a reexamination of the accounting treatment for intangibles and a thorough understanding of the empirical evidence on this topic.Design/methodology/approachThe study reviews the literature on research and development (R&D), a specific internally developed intangible asset, using meta-analysis techniques that allow to highlight the areas of consensus and disagreement in quantitative empirical results. The literature the authors review addresses four main research questions on (1) the determinants of the decision to capitalize R&D, (2) stock market-based outcomes of capitalizing R&D, (3) firm-based outcomes related to expensing R&D and (4) stock market-based outcomes of expensing R&D.FindingsThe authors find higher value relevance of capitalized compared with expensed R&D. There is, however, little robust evidence on the determinants of the capitalization decision and the characteristics of capitalizers.Originality/valueThe authors conclude by highlighting future research that can allow accounting academics to contribute to standard setting.

scholarly journals Staying and immobility: new concepts in population geography? A literature review

2021 ◽  
Vol 76 (2) ◽  
pp. 275-284
Author(s):  
Elisabeth Gruber
Keyword(s):  
Future Research ◽  
Population Geography ◽  
Theoretical Frameworks ◽  
Main Research ◽  
Main Research Interest ◽  
New Concepts ◽  
Different Types ◽  
Research Questions ◽  
New Perspective ◽  
Insight Into

Abstract. Immobile populations have received academic attention in recent years, following a period of focus on hypermobility and increasing migration as the main research interest. This article analyses the existing stock of literature on the topics of “immobilities” and “staying” to give insight into the importance of these concepts for rethinking contemporary population geography. It considers texts dealing with voluntary and involuntary types of immobility, as well as reasons for and factors influencing the increased observed immobility in the context of internal migration. Common theoretical frameworks used to explain immobilities and consequences for increasingly rooted societies are discussed. The paper also presents open research questions for future research. It draws the conclusion that staying and immobility are meaningful concepts for future research in the context of population and human geography, since they introduce a new perspective for research dedicated to spatial living patterns of populations. These concepts furthermore highlight the importance of different types and forms of (im)mobilities, the interconnectedness of mobile and immobile populations, and changes in aspirations and capabilities of life-course decision-making over time.

scholarly journals Are We There Yet? - A Systematic Literature Review on Chatbots in Education

2021 ◽  
Vol 4 ◽  
Author(s):  
Sebastian Wollny ◽  
Jan Schneider ◽  
Daniele Di Mitri ◽  
Joshua Weidlich ◽  
Marc Rittberger ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Literature Review ◽  
Systematic Literature Review ◽  
Preliminary Analysis ◽  
State Of The Art ◽  
Future Research ◽  
Digital Learning ◽  
Main Research ◽  
Information Tools ◽  
Current State ◽  
Research Questions

Chatbots are a promising technology with the potential to enhance workplaces and everyday life. In terms of scalability and accessibility, they also offer unique possibilities as communication and information tools for digital learning. In this paper, we present a systematic literature review investigating the areas of education where chatbots have already been applied, explore the pedagogical roles of chatbots, the use of chatbots for mentoring purposes, and their potential to personalize education. We conducted a preliminary analysis of 2,678 publications to perform this literature review, which allowed us to identify 74 relevant publications for chatbots’ application in education. Through this, we address five research questions that, together, allow us to explore the current state-of-the-art of this educational technology. We conclude our systematic review by pointing to three main research challenges: 1) Aligning chatbot evaluations with implementation objectives, 2) Exploring the potential of chatbots for mentoring students, and 3) Exploring and leveraging adaptation capabilities of chatbots. For all three challenges, we discuss opportunities for future research.

scholarly journals Virtue Education Programme e-TAP: Innovativeness and Thematic Fit in the Context of Preschool and Primary Education in Latvia

2021 ◽  
Author(s):  
Manuel Joaquín Fernández González ◽  
◽  
Beāte Balandīna ◽  
Linda Kovaļevska
Keyword(s):  
Moral Education ◽  
Education Programme ◽  
Lesson Plans ◽  
Future Research ◽  
Educational Context ◽  
Quantitative Data Analysis ◽  
Programme Development ◽  
Research Questions ◽  
Grade 3 ◽  
Almost All

This study addresses the appropriateness (‘fit’) of the moral education programme e-TAP to the Latvian educational context from preschool till grade 3. Document analysis and a questionnaire were used for exploring two research questions: How do the topics of e-TAP fit the topics of the new competence-based curriculum Skola 2030? and what was the e-TAP fit the needs, expectations, and values of the educational context? The document base contained 20 Skola 2030 “Subject matter model programmes” (63 content-units in preschool and 174 topics in grades 1–3) and 64 e-TAP lesson plans (24 in preschool and 40 in grades 1–3). 138 teachers (78 form preschool and 60 from grades 1–3) piloted the e-TAP programme between February and April 2021 and filled 169 feedback questionnaires containing information about their interest in the programme, their motivations and satisfaction with the programme, and their suggestions for improving it. NVivo and MS Excel software were used for qualitative and quantitative data analysis. The results show the high thematic fit of e-TAP with Skola 2030: nearly half of the Skola 2030 topics had at least a thematic match with the e-TAP lesson plans, and 83% of e-TAP lesson plans match with at least one of the Skola 2030 topics. Almost all teachers agreed or rather agreed that the e-TAP programme fits to their needs, expectations, and values. The programme innovativeness, fit to teachers’ needs and relation to Latvian traditions are discussed, and directions for programme development and future research are suggested.

scholarly journals Social Network Analysis and the Study of University Industry Relations

2019 ◽  
pp. 550-562
Author(s):  
Fernando Cabrita Romero
Keyword(s):  
Social Network ◽  
Social Network Analysis ◽  
Network Analysis ◽  
Methodological Approach ◽  
Future Research ◽  
Main Research ◽  
Differential Outcomes ◽  
Research Questions ◽  
Industry Relations ◽  
University Industry

The aim of this chapter is to give an overview of the use of social network analysis in the study of university industry relations. The structure of networks can be analyzed through the lens of social network analysis. This methodological approach is briefly described, and its fundamental concepts are presented. The chapter reviews the applications of this approach on the study of university industry relations. Different structures in the relations may result in different innovation outcomes, and the use of SNA may be particularly useful to understand differential outcomes. This chapter is based on a review of available literature on the topics. The chapter aims at systematizing the information and knowledge related to the application of SNA on university industry networks, highlighting the main research pathways, the main conclusions, and pointing to possible future research questions.

scholarly journals Activity-Based Costing (ABC) and Its Implication for Open Innovation

2021 ◽  
Vol 7 (1) ◽  
pp. 41
Author(s):  
Patricia Quesado ◽  
Rui Silva
Keyword(s):  
Research Performance ◽  
Indirect Costs ◽  
R Package ◽  
Future Research ◽  
Activity Based Costing ◽  
Main Research ◽  
Technological Developments ◽  
Costing System ◽  
Traditional Costing ◽  
Over Time

Activity-based costing system, commonly known as the ABC system, emerged as a costing method capable of overcoming the limitations of traditional costing systems in face of economic and technological developments, namely, the arbitrary and imprecise allocation of indirect costs from distortions in the imputation criteria. In the current context, the development of an adequate costing system is of extreme importance in organisations because they feel the need to properly manage the resources at their disposal and control their costs to achieve efficient and effective management. Thus, this study aims to analyse international publications on the activity-based costing system in recent years, identifying trends in evolution and future research opportunities. Based on bibliometric techniques, the outputs obtained in the Web of Science (n = 752) and Scopus (n = 1107) databases were analysed in bibliometrix R package to make a systematic mapping and review of the literature. After removing duplicates, we obtained a final output of 1419 articles. The analysis of these publications points to a growing trend in the publication of articles on ABC, highlighting publications in partnership and their dispersion in magazines from different areas. The bibliometric analysis carried out results on the authors’ global research performance over time, and we highlighted the pioneering publications every five years and analysed the general evolution. When analysing based on publication authors over time, we highlighted the main research themes and countries where studies had been carried out. On the other hand, we also highlighted the collaborative network between institutions, authors, and countries over time.

scholarly journals Social Network Analysis and the Study of University Industry Relations

2018 ◽  
pp. 7150-7160
Author(s):  
Fernando Cabrita Romero
Keyword(s):  
Social Network ◽  
Social Network Analysis ◽  
Network Analysis ◽  
Methodological Approach ◽  
Future Research ◽  
Main Research ◽  
Differential Outcomes ◽  
Research Questions ◽  
Industry Relations ◽  
University Industry

The aim of this work is to give an overview of the use of social network analysis in the study of university industry relations. The structure of networks can be analysed through the lens of Social Network Analysis. This methodological approach is briefly described and its fundamental concepts are presented. The paper reviews the applications of this approach on the study of university industry relations. Different structures in the relations may result in different innovation outcomes, and the use of SNA may be particularly useful to understand differential outcomes. This work is based on a review of available literature on the topics. The paper aims at systematizing the information and knowledge related to the application of SNA on university industry networks, highlighting the main research pathways, the main conclusions and pointing possible future research questions.

Development of a German-Language Questionnaire to Measure Collective Orientation as an Individual Attitude

2017 ◽  
Vol 76 (3) ◽  
pp. 91-105 ◽  
Author(s):  
Vera Hagemann
Keyword(s):  
Team Performance ◽  
Reliability And Validity ◽  
Future Research ◽  
German Language ◽  
Team Members ◽  
Collective Orientation ◽  
Team Research ◽  
German Speaking ◽  
Individual Variables ◽  
The Individual

Abstract. The individual attitudes of every single team member are important for team performance. Studies show that each team member’s collective orientation – that is, propensity to work in a collective manner in team settings – enhances the team’s interdependent teamwork. In the German-speaking countries, there was previously no instrument to measure collective orientation. So, I developed and validated a German-language instrument to measure collective orientation. In three studies (N = 1028), I tested the validity of the instrument in terms of its internal structure and relationships with other variables. The results confirm the reliability and validity of the instrument. The instrument also predicts team performance in terms of interdependent teamwork. I discuss differences in established individual variables in team research and the role of collective orientation in teams. In future research, the instrument can be applied to diagnose teamwork deficiencies and evaluate interventions for developing team members’ collective orientation.

The Conceptualization and Measurement of Job Crafting

2016 ◽  
Vol 60 (4) ◽  
pp. 173-186 ◽  
Author(s):  
Philipp Wolfgang Lichtenthaler ◽  
Andrea Fischbach
Keyword(s):  
Factor Structure ◽  
Work Engagement ◽  
Job Demands ◽  
Job Crafting ◽  
Future Research ◽  
Validity Study ◽  
German Version ◽  
Total N ◽  
Structure Reliability ◽  
German Speaking

Abstract. This research redefined the job demands–resources (JD-R) job crafting model ( Tims & Bakker, 2010 ) to resolve theoretical and empirical inconsistencies regarding the crafting of job demands and developed a German version of the Job Crafting Scale (JCS; Tims, Bakker, & Derks, 2012 ) in two separate studies (total N = 512). In Study 1 the German version of the JCS was developed and tested for its factor structure, reliability, and construct validity. Study 2 dealt with the validity of our redefined JD-R job crafting model. The results show that, like the original version, the German version comprises four job crafting types, and the German version of the JCS is a valid and reliable generic measure that can be used for future research with German-speaking samples. Evidence for the redefined JD-R job crafting model was based on findings relating job crafting to work engagement and emotional exhaustion.

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