scholarly journals Trends in physiotherapy research in South Africa 1980-1989

1990 ◽  
Vol 46 (4) ◽  
pp. 17-20 ◽  
Author(s):  
J. Mitchell
Keyword(s):  
South Africa ◽  
South African ◽  
Education Administration ◽  
South African Journal ◽  
The Past ◽  
Scientific Approach ◽  
Experimental Trials ◽  
Second Period ◽  
African Journal ◽  
Similar Decrease

A survey of the main papers published in the South African Journal of Physiotherapy over the past 10 years (1980 to 1989) was conducted to establish the trends in research methodology, subject topic and qualifications of the first authors. It was found that there is a significant increase in the number of experimental trials used and a similar decrease in the number of surveys conducted from the first to the second five-year periods (1980 to 1984 and 1985 to 1989). Statistical analyses of data were more often used in the second period. There is a marked increase in the number of articles on education/administration in the second period. In this period from 1985 to 1989, there are fewer first authors with a Diploma in Physiotherapy only, a medical degree or a technical qualification, while there are more first authors with postgraduate qualifications. These findings support the observation that there is a growing awareness of the need for a more scientific approach to Physiotherapy research.

A survey of research publications in the SA Journal of Physiotherapy 1984 — 1988

1990 ◽  
Vol 46 (3) ◽  
pp. 7-10 ◽  
Author(s):  
Jeanette Mitchell
Keyword(s):  
South Africa ◽  
South African ◽  
Education Administration ◽  
Research Projects ◽  
South African Journal ◽  
The South ◽  
Experimental Trials ◽  
Medical Disciplines ◽  
The University ◽  
African Journal

Following a two-year survey of current research at the eight University Physiotherapy Departments in South Africa, the major articles published in the South African Journal of Physiotherapy over the last five years were reviewed to establish authorship, research methodology and subject matter covered. It was found that of the total of 81 papers published during this time, 25 (30,9%) were produced by University Physiotherapy Departments. The first authors of the remaining 56 papers were physiotherapists employed elsewhere (41,1%); doctors/dentists (25,0%); other members of the allied medical disciplines (10,7%), other professionals (12,5%), and authors with unspecified qualifications (10,7%). Of the 25 articles written by University Physiotherapy Department authors, there were more descriptive papers (72,0%) than experimental (16,0%) or clinical reports (12,0%) or surveys (0,0%), and there were more articles on education/administration (36,0%) than on any other topic. Of the 56 papers published by non-University authors, there were again more descriptive articles (76,8%) than experimental (12,5%) or clinical reports (1,8%) or surveys (8,9%). These findings suggest a need for more scientifically orientated research, such as clinical and experimental trials, and for the publication, in the South African Journal of Physiotherapy, of more of the research projects of the University Physiotherapy Departments.

scholarly journals Mmino wa bana (Children’s Songs) as a Determinant of Reading Recorded Knowledge among Rural Teenagers in Ga Molepo, South Africa

2021 ◽  
Author(s):  
Mahlaga Molepo
Keyword(s):  
South Africa ◽  
South African ◽  
South African Journal ◽  
The South ◽  
National Library ◽  
Reading Initiatives ◽  
Information Studies ◽  
Children's Songs ◽  
Arts And Culture ◽  
African Journal

<p>The National Library of South Africa (NLSA) in conjunction with the Department of Sport, Arts and Culture (DSAC) and UNISA’s Information Services Department hosted the National Reading Summit from 24 to 26 March 2021.</p><p>The National Reading Summit responded to national reading initiatives as well as the National Reading Survey that was commissioned by the Department of Sport, Arts and Culture through the South African Book Development Council (SABDC) published in 2017. The survey found that a lot more needs to be done if we are to achieve significant literacy levels.</p><p><br></p><p>This pre-recorded virtual presentation was featured on the last day of the National Reading Summit. More details on the research is available in a peer reviewed article that was published on 27 May 2021 in Vol. 38 No.1 of <i>Mousaion: </i>The South African Journal of Information Studies.</p>

scholarly journals Research trends in the South African Journal of Human Resource Management

2018 ◽  
Vol 16 ◽  
Author(s):  
Charlotte Pietersen
Keyword(s):  
South Africa ◽  
Resource Management ◽  
Human Resource Management ◽  
South African ◽  
Human Resource ◽  
White Male ◽  
Research Trends ◽  
South African Journal ◽  
Knowledge Type ◽  
African Journal

Orientation: A comprehensive framework for research in human resource management (HRM) in terms of fundamental knowledge orientations was found lacking.Research purpose: The aim was to perform a typological review of research trends in the field of HRM, specifically of publications in the South African Journal of Human Resource Management (SAJHRM).Motivation for the study: No previous research in the field of HRM in South Africa adopted a fundamental theory of knowledge.Research design, approach and method: A qualitative design was followed, consisting of a documentary analysis of articles that were published in the SAJHRM for the period from 2003 to 2015. A detailed content analysis of published articles was performed in terms of a number of criteria, namely knowledge type, race, gender, authorship, author contribution and representation according to author institution and country of origin.Main findings: An analysis of a final selection of 289 articles indicated that research in the SAJHRM was mostly on the following lines: research was mostly of the hypothesis-testing (Type II) knowledge type; involved multiple authorship; and was conducted by mostly white, male researchers, based at a relatively few South African academic institutions.Practical and managerial implications: The SAJHRM should, in partnership with the HRM profession, promote and publish research that more prominently addresses the gap between academic HRM and HRM practice, especially in terms of the participatory or action research (Type IV) mode of knowledge generation.Contribution: The present analysis of research trends in the SAJHRM provides a broader and more nuanced perspective on forms of research required for the HRM field in South Africa.

scholarly journals South African management literature over the past fifteen years: Content analysis of the three top South African management journals

2011 ◽  
Vol 42 (4) ◽  
pp. 89-98 ◽  
Author(s):  
E. Botha ◽  
N. Lilford ◽  
L. Pitt
Keyword(s):  
Content Analysis ◽  
South African ◽  
Business Management ◽  
South African Journal ◽  
The South ◽  
The Past ◽  
Research Themes ◽  
Management Literature ◽  
Prolific Authors ◽  
African Journal

This article analysed 15 years, from 1996 to 2010, of research published in the three leading South African business management journals. The three journals chosen were the South African Journal of Business Management, the South African Journal of Economic and Management Sciences and Management Dynamics. Content analysis was used to compare five broad themes in the journals: firstly the nature of authorship was examined, and then the most published as well as most prolific authors were identified. Thirdly, the most prominent universities and departments were identified whereafter the research themes and disciplines of the articles and authors were analysed. Lastly, various manuscript characteristics were investigated. This article provides a clear picture of the evolution of South African management literature over the past fifteen years.

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