scholarly journals Common Pitfalls in Conducting Quantitative Nursing Research: A Commentary and Suggestions to Facilitate Publication of Studies

2021 ◽  
Keyword(s):  
Data Management ◽  
Research Design ◽  
Research Methodology ◽  
Quantitative Research ◽  
Novice Nurse ◽  
Specific Research ◽  
Design Attributes ◽  
The Common ◽  
Quality Of Research

Background: This article is a commentary on some of the common pitfalls that many researchers (including nurse researchers) experience when developing and implementing studies which impede their ability to publish their work. Purpose: The goal is to provide a summary and recommendations to assist novice nurse researchers with respect to some aspects of methodology and statistical analyses that are often overlooked and limit the validity of studies’ findings and the reliability of the results. Discussion: Specific research design attributes, data management and analyses procedures are identified that can be used to improve a study’s integrity and appeal to academic journals for publication. Conclusion: This article attempts to assist nurse researchers of all levels and in a variety of capacities to improve the quality of research and the ability to publish their studies. Keywords: Quantitative, Research, Methodology, Publication

scholarly journals REFLEKSI EPISTIMOLOGI DALAM METODOLOGI PENELITIAN (Suatu Kontemplasi atas Pekerjaan Penelitian)

2013 ◽  
Vol 5 (2) ◽  
Author(s):  
Saifullah Saifullah
Keyword(s):  
Research Methodology ◽  
Positive Impact ◽  
Research Process ◽  
Central Position ◽  
Building Science ◽  
Scientific Disciplines ◽  
Science Community ◽  
Quality Of Research

<p>Research methodology is the application of epistemology in philosophical which is realized by logico hypotetico verificative-deducto hypothetico verificative. The results of the evaluation of the quality of the research methodology that gave rise buildings recently become a standard formula valid and tested public. In this context it is necessary scrutiny of the functioning and the importance of pre usability, and value the benefits of the research process so that the quality of research produced a positive impact on building science researchers. The role of the researcher holds a central position of being able to adjust the ground circumstances. Benefit value for the benefit of life as the goal of research in theory and practical should be explicitly and implicitly always accompanies every step of research. A consequence of the value of the benefits of scientific research which is undertaken is delivering research results to the user community. The use of research methodologies in the study strongly influenced the extent of the ability of researchers and scientists at the clump science community are able to map the identity of the building a distinctive methodology of scientific disciplines that is useful for subsequent research.</p> <p>Metodologi Penelitian merupakan penerapan epistimologi secara filsafati yang diwujudkan dengan logico  hypotetico  verificative-deducto  hypothetico  verificative.  Hasil  evaluasi terhadap  kualitas  bangunan  metodologi  penelitian  yang  memunculkan  formula  baru menjadi standar yang valid dan teruji publik. Dalam konteks ini maka perlu pencermatan tentang fungsi dan kegunaan akan pentingnya pra, proses dan nilai manfaat riset agar kualitas riset yang dihasilkan berdampak positif pada bangunan keilmuan peneliti. Peran peneliti  memegang  posisi  sentral  karena  mampu  menyesuaikan  situasi  dan  kondisi lapangan. Nilai kemanfaatan bagi kemaslahatan hidup sebagai tujuan riset secara teoritis dan praktis sebaiknya secara eksplisit dan implisit selalu menyertai setiap langkah riset. Konsekuensi ilmiah dalam nilai manfaat riset yang dilakukan adalah menyampaikan hasilhasil riset ke masyarakat pengguna. Penggunaan metodologi penelitian dalam riset sangat dipengaruhi sejauhmana kemampuan peneliti dan komunitas ilmuan pada rumpun ilmu mampu memetakan jati diri bangunan metodologi disiplin keilmuan yang khas sehingga bermanfaat bagi peneliti berikutnya.</p>

Multi-method Legal Research

2020 ◽  
pp. 469-496
Author(s):  
P. Ishwara Bhat
Keyword(s):  
Interdisciplinary Research ◽  
Quantitative Research ◽  
Inductive Reasoning ◽  
Vulnerable Groups ◽  
Legal Research ◽  
Simultaneous Application ◽  
Research Integration ◽  
Combination Of Methods ◽  
Quality Of Research

Multifaceted study of law, owing to complex social problems attached to it, calls for the combination of several methods of research. Integration rather than isolated application of methods of research leads to multi-method legal research (MMLR). It combines doctrinal and non-doctrinal research, qualitative and quantitative research, and a combination of various methods within each. This method is highly valuable as it looks at law from different angles, uses interdisciplinary research, collaborates with community or stakeholders, and avoids undetected errors arising from the use of mono-method. The synergy of using deductive and inductive reasoning enhances quality of research. The procedure of MMLR is not rigid. Therefore, research design should consider the suitability of combination; combination of methods should be linked with theory; sequential or simultaneous application of multiple methods should be carefully executed; and management of MMLR should be smooth. MMLR’s use in research on vulnerable groups, development issues, and biographical and behavioural studies is of great importance.

scholarly journals Predictors of efficacy in depression prevention programmes

2003 ◽  
Vol 183 (5) ◽  
pp. 384-397 ◽  
Author(s):  
Eva Jané-Llopis ◽  
Clemens Hosman ◽  
Rachel Jenkins ◽  
Peter Anderson
Keyword(s):  
Depressive Symptoms ◽  
Research Design ◽  
Psychiatric Symptoms ◽  
Meta Analysis ◽  
Age Groups ◽  
High Quality ◽  
Prevention Programmes ◽  
Quality Of Research ◽  
Different Levels

BackgroundWorldwide, 340 million people are affected by depression, with high comorbid, social and economic costs.AimsTo identify potential predictors of effect in prevention programmes.MethodA meta-analysis was made of 69 programmes to reduce depression or depressive symptoms.ResultsThe weighted mean effect size of 0.22 was effective for different age groups and different levels of risk, and in reducing risk factors and depressive or psychiatric symptoms. Programmes with larger effect sizes were multi-component, included competence techniques, had more than eight sessions, had sessions 60–90 min long, had a high quality of research design and were delivered by a health care provider in targeted programmes. Older people benefited from social support, whereas behavioural methods were detrimental.ConclusionsAn 11% improvement in depressive symptoms can be achieved through prevention programmes. Single trial evaluations should ensure high quality of the research design and detailed reporting of results and potential predictors.

scholarly journals A collective challenge: Open Science from the perspective of Science Europe

2019 ◽  
Vol 72 (2) ◽  
pp. 424-430
Author(s):  
Marie Timmermann
Keyword(s):  
Data Management ◽  
Data Sharing ◽  
Open Science ◽  
Research Data ◽  
Major Research ◽  
Research Data Management ◽  
Management Policies ◽  
Good Research ◽  
Quality Of Research

Open Science aims to enhance the quality of research by making research and its outputs openly available, reproducible and accessible. Science Europe, the association of major Research Funding Organisations and Research Performing Organisations, advocates data sharing as one of the core aspects of Open Science and promotes a more harmonised approach to data sharing policies. Good research data management is a prerequisite for Open Science and data management policies should be aligned as much as possible, while taking into account discipline-specific differences. Research data management is a broad and complex field with many actors involved. It needs collective efforts by all actors to work towards aligned policies that foster Open Science.

scholarly journals Discovering Students’ Preference for Classroom Activities and Teachers’ Frequency of Activity Use

2017 ◽  
Vol 19 (1) ◽  
pp. 51 ◽  
Author(s):  
Nahum Samperio Sanchez
Keyword(s):  
Research Methodology ◽  
Quantitative Research ◽  
English Language ◽  
Teaching Styles ◽  
Numerical Data ◽  
Language Teachers ◽  
Classroom Activities ◽  
English Language Teachers ◽  
The Common ◽  
Spss Software

Choosing what activities to include in a class is not an easy task. Teachers often tend to include activities based on their teaching styles and sometimes students are not included in these decisions. This paper explores the preference students have for classroom activities and the frequency in which teachers include certain classroom activities in their practicum. The study followed a quantitative research methodology by collecting numerical data through a 62-items questionnaire developed from a pool of items gathered from different questionnaires. Analysis indicate a coefficient of reliability of α=.907; data were analyzed with the SPSS software. 20 English language teachers and their 263 students of a language school were included in the study. Students’ levels ranged from 1 to 6, being the 6th the equivalent to B1 of the Common European Framework (CFE). Results indicated a mismatch between teachers’ frequently used activities and students’ preference of activities, however, there is a match in speaking activities.

scholarly journals Subtitling Strategies Used in The Meg Movie Texts

2021 ◽  
Vol 17 (2) ◽  
pp. 123
Author(s):  
Devi Suci Nirwana ◽  
Rahmad - Husein ◽  
Zainuddin -
Keyword(s):  
Qualitative Research ◽  
Data Collection ◽  
Data Management ◽  
Research Design ◽  
Research Methodology ◽  
Qualitative Data ◽  
Data Display ◽  
Interactive Model ◽  
Qualitative Research Design ◽  
Collection Data

The objective of this study is to explain the reason of utilizing subtitling strategies in The Meg movie texts. The research methodology used in the research is qualitative research design. The data were analyzed by using interactive model of qualitative data management and analysis namely data collection, data condensation, data display and verification and conclusion. The findings of this study revealed that the reasons of translator used subtitling strategies in The Meg Movie Texts consisted of historical circumstances, traditions and the strategy to which is accustomed for both the source and the target viewer. The conclusion that the strategy to which is accustomed for both the source and the target viewer as the focused on translator reason used subtitling strategies in The Meg movie texts.Keywords: Movie, Subtitles, Subtitling Strategies, Translation, Texts

scholarly journals Experimenter as Automaton; Experimenter as Human: Exploring the Position of the Researcher in Scientific Research

2020 ◽  
Author(s):  
Sarahanne Miranda Field ◽  
Maarten Derksen
Keyword(s):  
Quantitative Research ◽  
Qualitative Methodology ◽  
Research Process ◽  
Current Crisis ◽  
The Social ◽  
Reflexive Practice ◽  
Research Findings ◽  
Combination Approach ◽  
Quality Of Research

The crisis of confidence in the social sciences has many corollaries which impact our research practices. One of these is a push towards maximal and mechanical objectivity in quantitative research. This stance is reinforced by major journals and academic institutions that subtly yet certainly link objectivity with integrity and rigor. The converse implication of this may be an association between subjectivity and low quality. Subjectivity is one of qualitative methodology’s best assets, however. In qualitative methodology, that subjectivity is often given voice through reflexivity. It is used to better understand our own role within the research process, and is a means through which the researcher may oversee how they influence their research. Given that the actions of researchers have led to the poor reproducibility characterising the crisis of confidence, it is worthwhile to consider whether reflexivity can help improve the validity of research findings in quantitative psychology. In this report, we describe a combination approach of research: the data of a series of interviews helps us elucidate the link between reflexive practice and quality of research, through the eyes of practicing academics. Through our exploration of the position of the researcher in their research, we shed light on how the reflections of the researcher can impact the quality of their research findings, in the context of the current crisis of confidence. The validity of these findings is tempered, however, by limitations to the sample, and we advise caution on the part of our audience in their reading of our conclusions.

scholarly journals Improving entrepreneurial research methodology: When research design fails

2018 ◽  
Vol 6 (2) ◽  
pp. 61-65
Author(s):  
Autumn Sadie O'Connor ◽  
Vicki Hutton
Keyword(s):  
Research Design ◽  
Research Methodology ◽  
Quantitative Research ◽  
Research Participation ◽  
Research Projects ◽  
Present Evidence ◽  
Top Executives ◽  
Research Activities ◽  
Research Challenges ◽  
New Research

The diverse endeavours undertaken by entrepreneurs have the potential to positively impact communities, and yet this population appears notoriously difficult to recruit for research. This paper reflects on declining research participation, particularly noted in top executives and the entrepreneurial community; and introduces a Master’s dissertation study which failed to recruit significant numbers of entrepreneurs for quantitative research purposes.  While ‘failed’ research may lack allure, it does provide valuable learning insights for students undertaking new research projects.  Quite apart from not repeating past mistakes, outlining research challenges may assist students to develop more creative and robust projects.  As such, this paper highlights two significant points regarding barriers to recruiting amongst entrepreneurs. First, we present evidence that entrepreneurs are often over-worked and time poor, and this impacts on their research participation; secondly, we highlight how entrepreneurs respond differently to research activities, and hereby, we offer some recommendations for improved research design.

The state of the professionalisation of the records and archives management profession in Zimbabwe

2021 ◽  
pp. 026666692110600
Author(s):  
Njabulo Bruce Khumalo
Keyword(s):  
Life Cycle ◽  
Survey Research ◽  
Research Design ◽  
Research Methodology ◽  
Random Sampling ◽  
Quantitative Research ◽  
The State ◽  
Cross Sectional Survey ◽  
Cross Sectional ◽  
Systematic Random Sampling

The professionalisation of any given field is at the heart of establishing the records and archives management profession as well as making it visible and respected in the work space. Without professionalisation, records and archives management professionals will continue to be undermined in the workplace and thus, struggle to pursue the mission and purpose of managing records throughout their life cycle. This study sought to investigate the state of professionalisation of the records and archives management field in Zimbabwe with a view to recommending ways through which the field can work towards professionalising. A quantitative research methodology, a cross sectional survey research design and systematic random sampling otherwise known as ordinal sampling was applied.

Nursing Research in Italy

1999 ◽  
Vol 17 (1) ◽  
pp. 295-322 ◽  
Author(s):  
RENZO ZANOTTI
Keyword(s):  
Nursing Education ◽  
Research Design ◽  
Research Training ◽  
National Level ◽  
Nursing Research ◽  
Journal Articles ◽  
Nursing Administration ◽  
Quasi Experimental ◽  
Quality Of Research

Nursing in Italy is achieving a higher academic status as a result of decades of efforts in scientific knowledge development. Beginning in the 1980s, Italian nurses, supported by researchers from allied disciplines, have begun to design and implement research at the local, regional, and national level. This study is the first effort ever made to identify the main characteristics of Italian nursing research published in Italian journals. The review covers 14 years (1983–1997). Overall, 240 studies from 11 journals, research reports from books, and several conference proceedings have been considered. Inclusion criteria were based on quality of research design, considering components such as sampling, sample size, and method of data analysis. Each article was analyzed according to an interpretive scheme focusing on method of analysis, scientific merit, and authorship.Of the 240 studies reviewed, journal articles selected from ten Italian journals accounted for 175 (73%), or the majority, of reviewed sources. Sixty-five (26%) research reports complete the remaining number. The major areas of research identified include nursing practice (43%), nursing education (6%), nursing administration and professional issues (34%), and knowledge and perceptions in society and nursing (17%). The majority of the research studies utilized survey models (47%), including several retrospective and longitudinal studies, followed by exploratory or descriptive (36%) and quasi-experimental (17%) designs. Many reports failed to identify the method of sampling used in the research design. However, of those that did, convenience samples were most often used. Random sampling was rarely reported. The majority of studies employed only descriptive statistics (i.e., frequency distribution, central tendency, variability, contingency tables, and correlation). Only few studies made use of advanced statistics for testing hypotheses (parametric and non-parametric tests) among which only a low percentage cited reliability testing. In 42% of the studies, the authors were represented by a group of nurses. Nurses and physicians worked together to author another 30% of the studies. The remaining studies were authored by either individual nurses (24%) or nurses and nonmedical professionals (4%). Much of the reviewed research has been carried out by nurses who have little or no research training.

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