scholarly journals Die identifisering van maatstawwe vir die navorsingsprestasie van akademici

1990 ◽  
Vol 16 (2) ◽  
Author(s):  
H. A. Labuschagne ◽  
M. L. Watkins
Keyword(s):  
South African ◽  
Research Performance ◽  
Academic Research ◽  
Performance Criteria ◽  
Pass Rates ◽  
Development Participation ◽  
The University ◽  
Academic Personnel ◽  
Participation In Research

Identification of criteria for academic research performance. At South African universities, the achievement of objectives is usually measured in terms of so-called "process criteria" (e.g. pass rates), instead of performance criteria which reflect the quality of academic personnel. Stimulated by the need to identify valid indices of research performance, as a component of academic performance, this study investigated the dimensionality of several criteria, identified from empirical and literature studies. It was found that various valid criteria could be represented by six constructs, viz.: the stature of the researcher as scientist; scientific contributions; enhancement of own profession; community development; participation in research projects; and giving advice to persons or institutions outside the university. Opsomming By Suid-Afrikaanse universiteite word doelwitbereiking gewoonlik aan die hand van sogenaamde "prosesmaat-stawwe" (bv. slaagsyfers) in plaas van prestasiemaatstawwe wat die gehalte van akademiese personeel weerspieel, gemeet. Na aanleiding van 'n behoefte aan die identifisering van geldige rigtingwysers vir navorsingsprestasie as 'n komponent van akademiese prestasie, is daar ondersoek ingestel na die dimensionaliteit van verskillende maatstawwe wat vooraf deur middel van empiriese- en literatuurstudies geidentifiseer is. Daar is gevind dat verskeie geldige maatstawwe deur ses konstrukte verteenwoordig word, te wete: die statuur van die navorser as wetenskaplike, wetenskaplike bydraes, uitbouing van eie professie, gemeenskapsontwikkeling, deelname aan navorsingsprojekte en advieslewering aan persone of instellings buite die Universiteit.

scholarly journals Archiving South African digital research data: How ready are we?

2016 ◽  
Vol Volume 112 (Number 7/8) ◽  
Author(s):  
Margaret M. Koopman ◽  
Karin de Jager ◽  
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Keyword(s):  
Data Management ◽  
South African ◽  
Academic Research ◽  
Research Data ◽  
Digital Data ◽  
Systematic Research ◽  
Data Archiving ◽  
Research Data Management ◽  
The University ◽  
Digital Research

Abstract Digital data archiving and research data management have become increasingly important for institutions in South Africa, particularly after the announcement by the National Research Foundation, one of the principal South African academic research funders, recommending these actions for the research that they fund. A case study undertaken during the latter half of 2014, among the biological sciences researchers at a South African university, explored the state of data management and archiving at this institution and the readiness of researchers to engage with sharing their digital research data through repositories. It was found that while some researchers were already engaged with digital data archiving in repositories, neither researchers nor the university had implemented systematic research data management.

scholarly journals The 'Digital Access Divide' at a South African Dental School - A cross-sectional study - Part 1

2020 ◽  
Vol 75 (7) ◽  
pp. 373-376
Author(s):  
Thomas C Postma ◽  
Leanne M Sykes ◽  
André Uys ◽  
Paul Brandt ◽  
Elmine Crafford
Keyword(s):  
South African ◽  
Learning Experience ◽  
Cross Sectional Study ◽  
Dental Students ◽  
Cross Sectional ◽  
Targeted Interventions ◽  
Digital Devices ◽  
University Of Pretoria ◽  
The University

This study sought to investigate the digital divide, from an access perspective, of dental students at the University of Pretoria. Second to final year students (n= 218 (87.2% response rate) completed a custom-designed survey at the end of 2017. The investigation enquired about the digital devices and infra-structure they owned and used for study purposes. They were also asked to reveal the networks and resources they used to access online platforms and to comment on any other related access issues such as the quality of the Internet, speed and reliability, as well as cost and personal implications related to usage. A clear divide could be detected for a minority of students (±1/7). Individually targeted interventions will be required to ensure an equitable and fair online learning experience.

scholarly journals Leadership through theological education: Two case studies in South African history

2002 ◽  
Vol 23 (3) ◽  
pp. 642-657
Author(s):  
G. A. Duncan ◽  
J. W. Hofmeyr
Keyword(s):  
South Africa ◽  
Case Studies ◽  
South African ◽  
Theological Education ◽  
Visionary Leadership ◽  
African History ◽  
Eastern Cape ◽  
University Of Pretoria ◽  
The University

The quality of visionary leadership requires serious attention in current South Africa, both because of its importance but also sometimes because of the lack of leadership in church and theological contexts. In the first section of this article, focus is placed on leadership in the Faculty of Theology (NG Kerk) at the University of Pretoria, and in the second section, on the leadership at the Lovedale Missionary Institution in the Eastern Cape. Finally, some comparisons and conditions are drawn.

scholarly journals A formative evaluation of a web-based tutorial

Curationis ◽  
2001 ◽  
Vol 24 (3) ◽  
Author(s):  
SM Meyer
Keyword(s):  
South African ◽  
Formative Evaluation ◽  
Web Based ◽  
Nursing Science ◽  
National Qualifications Framework ◽  
University Of Pretoria ◽  
The University ◽  
New Education ◽  
And Training

Lecturers of the Department of Nursing Science of the University of Pretoria (UP) were requested to participate in an informal evaluation of a software program. The software evaluated were developed as a tutorial by the author of this article. The content of the tutorial concerns the current issues of the new education and training dispensation in South Africa, and specifically how to compile unit standards to meet the requirements of the South African Qualifications Authority (SAQA) and the National Qualifications Framework (NQF). The purpose of the evaluation was to assess the quality of the software. Participants were provided with a questionnaire, as well as criteria for the evaluation of software as presented in literature and information on the Web. The feedback has been useful and suggestions made by the participants have been used to improve and add to the product.

Meeting the Knowledge Needs of the Academy and Industry

2005 ◽  
Vol 19 (2) ◽  
pp. 155-160 ◽  
Author(s):  
Mlungisi Gabriel Cele
Keyword(s):  
South African ◽  
Chemical Engineering ◽  
Oil And Gas ◽  
Academic Research ◽  
Infrastructure Development ◽  
Strong Link ◽  
Research Activities ◽  
Engineering Department ◽  
University Of Cape Town ◽  
The University

This case study examines the evolution of the 21-year research partnership between the University of Cape Town (UCT) and the South African Coal Oil and Gas Corporation (SASOL). The study finds that an individual academic has played a significant role in steering transformation research activities and culture in the university's Chemical Engineering Department. The UCT-SASOL partnership has led to human resource, technology and infrastructure development. A strong link has been maintained between basic disciplinary Mode 1 teaching and research, and multidisciplinary Mode 2 applied and strategic research and training. There is also a strong link between academic, research and postgraduate activities – the department's industry-oriented research cross-subsidizes academic and postgraduate activities.

scholarly journals Challenges in Education Research in Taiwan: Research Institutes and Organizations, Research Policies, and Problems

2017 ◽  
Vol 7 (1&2) ◽  
Author(s):  
Jia Li Huang
Keyword(s):  
Education Research ◽  
Social Science ◽  
Research Policy ◽  
Research Performance ◽  
Social Science Research ◽  
Academic Research ◽  
Science Research ◽  
Academic Education ◽  
Research Institutes

Since the 1990s, many education researchers and policy makers worldwide have reviewed education research to attempt to provide strategies to improve the quality of such research in their countries. Taiwan’s government has launched policies and funded support to set the benchmark for Taiwan’s leading universities in international academic competition. The external environment of global competition based on research policy influences the ecosystem of social science research production. To assure the quality of education policy, peer review from within the education community is one approach to supplementing the government’s governance, including the establishment of research institutes, promotion, rewards, and research value. This study tracked the mode of academic research and provides an overview of the status of academic education research in Taiwan. Because education research is part of the humanities and social sciences fields, this study identified the challenges in educational research by examining the trend of social science research and by analyzing research organizations, policy, and the evaluation of research performance. Due to the environment of education research in Taiwan is not friendly to education researcher to accumulate papers in SSCI or international journal, additional concerns entail how education research communities can develop and agree on its quality.

Quality of the Academic Research of a Postgraduate Degree in Surgery from a Public University of Ecuador.

2021 ◽  
Author(s):  
Jorge Antonio Delgado Pauta ◽  
Franklin Mora Bravo
Keyword(s):  
Educational Research ◽  
Hypothesis Test ◽  
Sample Selection ◽  
Academic Research ◽  
Public University ◽  
Chi Square ◽  
Acceptable Quality ◽  
The University ◽  
Probabilistic Sample

Abstract Introduction: the lack of solidity of educational research (ER) in a high percentage the loss of integrity in the methodology has been reported. The objective of the present study was to determine the quality of the ERs of the postgraduate surgery in a Public University of Ecuador. With the hypothesis that the acceptable theses are equal to 70%.Methods: the present study reviewed the thesis of surgery at the University of Cuenca, from the period January-2010 to November-2019. The probabilistic sample selection was 48 cases. A 51-question EI quality test was used. The values ​​of each variable were homologated as a percentage. A single sample T-test was performed, bivariate correlations using the Spearman coefficient. Significant values ​​were R> 0.5 and P <0.01. The hypothesis test was performed with Chi square.Results: of 48 randomized theses, the lowest average was in the “Hypothesis” sections (41.6% [35.3-47.8]) and the highest in the “Results” sections (93.5% [91.4-95.7]). The relevance was 97.9% (93.7-102.1). 35 theses (72.9%) were rated as "Acceptable". The Hypothesis and References sections were rated as “Not acceptable” in 70.8% and 79.2%. The "results" section obtained the rating of "Excellent" in 93.8%. The hypothesis was accepted, the group has an acceptable quality equal to 70% ”, Chi2 = 0.2208, P = 0.64.Conclusion: the quality of educational research is equal to the 70% raised in the hypothesis, which highlights a minimum sufficiency rating for the educational research studied in this work.

The Quest

2002 ◽  
Author(s):  
Joanne Haroutounian
Keyword(s):  
Gifted And Talented ◽  
Rating Scales ◽  
Research Performance ◽  
Daily Basis ◽  
Performance Criteria ◽  
Specialized Schools ◽  
The Status ◽  
Quantitative Results ◽  
Talented Students ◽  
The University

A point has been reached in this discussion of musical talent and its identification where some concrete questions must be answered. We have examined perspectives of talent across fields and synthesized a simple set of musical talent criteria. Will teachers and musicians agree that these criteria are valid indicators of talent in students they teach on a daily basis? What must be added to define this criteria further? We recognize the need to identify talented students in music; however, we have yet to find an effective procedure to carry out this identification. What is the best way to unveil potential as well as demonstrated talent in a variety of school settings? The research discussed in this chapter sought to answer these pressing questions. This personal quest began with an analysis of data from the National Research Center on the Gifted and Talented (NRC G/T) at the University of Virginia, augmented by data from different specialized schools. This analysis provided a look at the status quo of what criteria and procedures were currently being used in schools across the country. A survey containing criteria and procedures drawn from this analysis was sent to musicians, teachers, researchers, and specialists across the music and gifted fields in over 15 states. My goal was to see which criteria were deemed “absolutely essential” by people who work with talented music students. In addition, what procedures are currently being used and what types of activities will effectively reveal musical talent? The survey also sought opinions about what performance criteria were important to consider on assessment forms. Quantitative results created a list of criteria and procedures that showed their degree of importance according to the mean of the survey rating scales. Numbers on paper provide quantitative results. However, discussions with experts across the music and gifted fields could allow clarification of ideas, substantive qualitative input, and brainstorming of possible procedures for identification that all seem invaluable for answering questions concerning musical talent. Therefore, this research concluded with a set of interviews of experts across the music and gifted fields of education, research, performance, and psychology to gather this vital information.

Present-Day Requirements for Quality of University Human Resources

2016 ◽  
Vol 5 (4) ◽  
pp. 19-22
Author(s):  
Масалова ◽  
Yuliya Masalova
Keyword(s):  
Human Resources ◽  
Development Strategy ◽  
Performance Indicators ◽  
Performance Criteria ◽  
Key Characteristics ◽  
The Development Strategy ◽  
Individual Achievement ◽  
The Individual ◽  
The University

The article analyzes the conditions under which modern universities function. The main performance criteria of the university are considered. The article describes the requirements for the quality of human resources of the university at present time. the key characteristics quality are analyzed: competence, competitiveness, engagement. It has been established that the competence of the teacher should be consistent with the development strategy of the university. Over the competitiveness influences the individual achievement. Engagement has a direct impact on the effectiveness of the work of the university. The approaches to the formation of a system of performance indicators lecturer are defined. It was determined that the requirements depend on state policy in the field of higher education and the strategy of the university. It was found that a mechanism of quality management of human resources at the university is necessary.

scholarly journals Guidance Document on Good Academic Research Practices (UGC GARP 2020)

2020 ◽  
Author(s):  
AISDL
Keyword(s):  
Research Performance ◽  
Academic Research ◽  
Research Integrity ◽  
Research Community ◽  
Research Quality ◽  
Guidance Document ◽  
Research Practices ◽  
Quality Research ◽  
Education In India ◽  
The University

Message from the Chairman I am delighted to present the Guidance Document on Good Academic Research Practices (GARP). This document gives information on good practices across the research lifecycle for quality, impactful, and ethical research.It is important to conduct quality research with integrity and focus on publishing the outcomes in high-quality journals. This will help in raising the benchmarks of research performance and enhancing the reputation of individuals, institutions, and the country. The University Grants Commission (UGC) is committed to raising the standards of research at institutions of higher education in India. This document reiterates the values underlying research integrity to help create a culture of responsible and quality research in the academic and research community. It offers practical checklists at each step of the research, which will act as good ready references for the audience. This compilation also covers guidance from several internationally and nationally recognized model documents on best practices and frameworks of research. The guidance will help prepare the Indian academic research community to be at par with international benchmarks for research quality, integrity, and excellence.I congratulate the Vice Chairman, UGC, the knowledge partner Clarivate, and the expert group committee members who have worked tirelessly to conceptualize and compile this document.I hope the academic and research community will find the GARP document helpful to guide them towards quality and ethical research.Prof. D. P. Singh - Chairman, UGC

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