Gender, Rank, and Teaching Hours as Predictors of Research Productivity among Higher Education Faculty

2014 ◽  
Vol 11 (1) ◽  
Author(s):  
Shirley D. Dangan
Keyword(s):  
Focus Group ◽  
Research Productivity ◽  
Research Training ◽  
Group Discussion ◽  
Data Gathering ◽  
Research Process ◽  
Institutional Research ◽  
State University ◽  
Keywords Education ◽  
The University

Research productivity is the topmost concern of most universities. Based on the survey conducted, only few of the faculty at Palawan State University had published research in the last six years. This study aimed to identify the predictors of research productivity to provide administrators with research-based information that will serve as the basis in the formulation of institutional research policies that will help increase research productivity. The researcher used descriptive research design and involved the 277 faculty and 12 administrative officials of Palawan State University, Puerto Princesa City, Philippines as respondents. Triangulated data gathering techniques which include questionnaire, interview and focus group discussion validated by a panel of experts were used. A parametric test such as multiple regression was used in the statistical analysis of data. This study revealed that gender, rank, and number of teaching hours predicted research productivity. Interviews and focus group discussions disclosed that some of the faculties were self-motivated to do research while others were motivated by points for promotion and load reduction. The university must organize research training and mentoring on the research process; give remuneration; reduce the workload of faculty who conducts research; enhance faculty’s self-motivation to do research and set guidelines for promotion of outstanding researchers. KEYWORDS - Education, predictors of research productivity, HEIs, descriptive design, PhilippinesResearch productivity is the topmost concern of most universities. Based on the survey conducted, only few of the faculty at Palawan State University had published research in the last six years. This study aimed to identify the predictors of research productivity to provide administrators with research-based information that will serve as the basis in the formulation of institutional research policies that will help increase research productivity. The researcher used descriptive research design and involved the 277 faculty and 12 administrative officials of Palawan State University, Puerto Princesa City, Philippines as respondents. Triangulated data gathering techniques which include questionnaire, interview and focus group discussion validated by a panel of experts were used. A parametric test such as multiple regression was used in the statistical analysis of data. This study revealed that gender, rank, and number of teaching hours predicted research productivity. Interviews and focus group discussions disclosed that some of the faculties were self-motivated to do research while others were motivated by points for promotion and load reduction. The university must organize research training and mentoring on the research process; give remuneration; reduce the workload of faculty who conducts research; enhance faculty’s self-motivation to do research and set guidelines for promotion of outstanding researchers. KEYWORDS - Education, predictors of research productivity, HEIs, descriptive design, Philippines

Qualitative Data Gathering Instruments and Methods

2021 ◽  
pp. 77-98
Keyword(s):  
Focus Group ◽  
Focus Group Discussion ◽  
Qualitative Data ◽  
Participant Observation ◽  
Group Discussion ◽  
Data Gathering ◽  
Social Constructionist ◽  
Interview Method ◽  
Observation Methods ◽  
The Social

The chapter is divided into five sections. The first section discusses the interview method from the social constructionist and qualitative perspectives. The second section contains information related to the procedures of undertaking focus group discussion in qualitative projects. The different types of observation methods are highlighted in Section 3, but only participant and non-participant observation variants are discussed. The primary and secondary documents are addressed in Section 4, and examples are given. The chapter is concluded by a question and answer section, where important questions are raised and answered in a simple way.

Foreign Students in the University of the Immaculate Conception and their Multi-Faceted Experiences

10.17158/186 ◽  
2011 ◽  
Vol 17 (2) ◽  
Author(s):  
Bienvinido E. Infante ◽  
Maribeth Q. Galindo ◽  
Mona L. Laya ◽  
Jason N. Marquez ◽  
Leah C. Apsay ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Focus Group ◽  
Foreign Students ◽  
Group Discussion ◽  
Social Experiences ◽  
The Internet ◽  
Depth Interview ◽  
Immaculate Conception ◽  
Baseline Information ◽  
The University ◽  
Academic And Social Experiences

<p>This qualitative study aimed to present baseline information about the academic and social experiences of the foreign students at the University of the Immaculate Conception (UIC). The researchers conducted a focus group discussion involving 15 of them who are currently enrolled in various programs of the university. Through an in-depth interview, it was found that most of the foreign students have known UIC via a recommendation of a friend, or the internet. Findings revealed that the existence of the foreign students in UIC is characterized both by pleasant and unpleasant experiences. The positive feedback about the UIC educational system opens a possibility for more influx of foreign students while the unpleasant experiences pose dramatic amendments in established policies of the university.</p>

scholarly journals Peran Pelatihan Dan Workshop Bagi Peningkatan Motivasi, Inovasi Dan Kreativitas Pada Umkm Kerajinan Tangan Dari Manik-Manik

2019 ◽  
Vol 1 (2) ◽  
pp. 59
Author(s):  
Santi Riana Dewi ◽  
Andari Andari ◽  
Martina Rahmawati Masitoh
Keyword(s):  
Focus Group ◽  
Human Resources ◽  
Community Service ◽  
Growth And Development ◽  
Group Discussion ◽  
Active Role ◽  
Participatory Approach ◽  
The University

This community service is carried out by lecturers at the university, in order to participate actively in improving the quality of human resources through counseling and workshops. Counseling and workshops carried out are related to efforts to increase motivation, innovation and creativity in MSMEs, especially handicrafts made from beads. The results of MSMEs in the form of handicrafts from beads are still very much needed to be continuously improved. Besides that the market for bead creativity products is still very widely opened. The results of these beadsare  in the form of prayer beads and various women's jewelry such as bracelets and necklaces. The handicrafts are chosen because the method of making them is quite easy and the ingredients needed are easy to obtain. The method used in this service is participatory approach, and the respondents consist of the community as business actors. Respondents also participated directly in the focus group discussion, interviews, training, workshops, consuls, and executions. Through the implementation of this service it is hoped that it will be able to encourage the growth and development of MSMEs to improve community welfare and improve the quality of the active role of lecturers as a form of concern for improving the quality of human resources in the community. 

scholarly journals Sikap Hormat Dan Disiplin pada Anak Usia Dini

2018 ◽  
Vol 2 (01) ◽  
pp. 73-81
Author(s):  
Rosintan Silaen ◽  
Suarseh Suarseh ◽  
Yurnel Yurnel ◽  
Sri Wahyuni
Keyword(s):  
Early Childhood ◽  
Focus Group ◽  
Descriptive Analysis ◽  
Group Discussion ◽  
Phenomenological Approach ◽  
Research Process ◽  
Quantitative Descriptive Analysis ◽  
Qualitative Descriptive ◽  
Quantitative Descriptive ◽  
And Behavior

Abstrak Penelitian ini bertujuan untuk Menganalisis penanaman sikap hormat, dan disiplin pada anak usia dini. Adapun metode yang digunakan dalam proses penelitian ini adalah kualitatif dengan pendekatan fenomenologi, langkah-langkah dan tahapannya adalah studi eksplorasi, uji konseptual, uji coba operasional dengan tekhnik pengumpulan data wawancara, angket, observasi, dan Focus Group Discussion. Sedangkan analisis data yang dipergunakan adalah analisis deskripstif kualitatif untuk menjelaskan hasil studi lapangan, FGD, dan uji coba penyelenggaraan pembelajaran, serta analisis deskriptif kuantitatif sehingga tersusunnya naskah model pembelajaran dan buku aktivitas anak. Dari penelitian ini dapat ditemukan hasil sebagai berikut: 1) Hasil uji eksplorasi menunjukkan perlu alternative terkait penanaman karakter sikap hormat dan disiplin pada anak usia dini agar pola prilaku anak-anak memiliki karakter yang baik dalah hal hormat dan disiplin. 2) Berdasarkan hasil uji konseptual model penanaman sikap hormat dan disiplin diperoleh hasil bahwa model layak dikembangkan dan untuk diujicobakan lebih lanjut didalam sekolah mapun diluar sekolah secara konsisten, 3) Hasil yang diperoleh dari uji coba operasional model penanaman sikap hormat dan disiplin diperoleh hasil bahwa terdapat peningkatan pengetahuan, pemahaman, sikap dan perilaku warga belajar, 4) Telah tersusun naskah model penanaman sikap hormat dan disiplin yang layak digunakan sebagai alternatif pembelajaran.   Kata Kunci: Anak Usia Dini, Sikap Hormat dan Disiplin   Abstract This study aims to analyze the planting of respect, and discipline in early childhood. The method used in this research process is qualitative with a phenomenological approach, the steps and stages are exploration studies, conceptual tests, operational trials with data collection techniques for interviews, questionnaires, observations, and Focus Group Discussions. While the data analysis used is qualitative descriptive analysis to explain the results of the field study, FGD, and the trial of the implementation of learning, as well as quantitative descriptive analysis so that the drafting of learning models and children's activity books. From this study, the following results can be found: 1) The results of the exploratory test indicate the need for alternatives related to the planting of the character of respect and discipline in early childhood so that children's behavior patterns have good character is respect and discipline. 2) Based on the conceptual test results of the planting model, respect and discipline obtained results that the model is feasible to be developed and further tested in schools or outside the school consistently. 3) The results obtained from the operational trial of the planting model of respect and discipline obtained results that increased knowledge, understanding, attitudes and behavior of learning citizens, 4) A text model of planting model has been prepared with respect and discipline that is appropriate to be used as an alternative learning.   Key Words:  Early Childhood, Respect and Discipline

scholarly journals "Everybody knows by hearing but not by seeing": Exploring the use of photovoice to document challenges of some inter-provincial students at the University of Danang, Vietnam

2021 ◽  
Author(s):  
◽  
Duc Tran
Keyword(s):  
Higher Education ◽  
Action Research ◽  
Participatory Action Research ◽  
Cultural Context ◽  
Group Discussion ◽  
Research Process ◽  
University Administrators ◽  
Participatory Action ◽  
The University ◽  
The Impact

<p>This research employed a Participatory Action Research methodology to work with minority inter-provincial students and unearth their lived experiences at the University of Danang in Vietnam. It focused on examining the undervaluation of inter-provincial students’ voices in the university’s policies – and to a wider extent, in most Vietnamese universities – by facilitating a process in which their challenges and ideas for change at university could be heard.  This research also sought to observe and analyse the influences of power dynamics within a Confucian-heritaged context on the participatory research process itself. Vietnam is believed to be a society in which hierarchical power takes its deepest roots due to the effects of Confucianism. By using Participatory Action Research with a variety of methods – photovoice, diagraming, group discussion, interviewing and exhibition – I sought to facilitate student voices and document some of the potential and constraints of the methodology within this cultural context.  The research involved eleven student participants and ten teacher participants over a period of six weeks. Data was collectively analysed and shared by student participants with invited teachers through an exhibition at the University of Danang. Throughout the process, I took extensive field notes of my observations and interactions with participants. Data analysis was then written and presented in this thesis based on what participants had provided. Key themes that this thesis explores are: (1) challenges that faced inter-provincial students, (2) the impact of Confucius hierarchical power on participants’ involvement and ownership in the research and (3) the role of language and emotion when undertaking Participatory Action Research in such a context.  The process generated clear evidence of the common challenges facing interprovincial students associated with limited finances, mentality/spirituality, and poor living conditions. From analysis of these challenges, the research provides recommendations for teachers, university administrators and policy-makers. These recommendations promote a more holistic pedagogy that better encourages students to develop themselves throughout their time at university.  The thesis also concludes that the use of Participatory Action Research within higher education settings in Vietnam can serve as a research model for the betterment of disadvantaged minority students. It could help minimise the effects of neoliberalism on the country’s higher education sector and foster better development outcomes for students and their home provinces.</p>

Research Productivity in Rehabilitation, Disability, and Allied Health Programs: A Focus Group Perspective on Minority-Serving Institutions

2017 ◽  
Vol 31 (3) ◽  
pp. 194-207
Author(s):  
Fariborz Aref ◽  
Edward O. Manyibe ◽  
Andre L. Washington ◽  
Jean Johnson ◽  
Dytisha Davis ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Focus Group ◽  
Health Research ◽  
Time Management ◽  
Research Productivity ◽  
Group Discussion ◽  
Scientific Productivity ◽  
Research Capacity ◽  
Disability And Health ◽  
Donor Funding ◽  
Minority Serving Institutions

Purpose: The article outlines select individual and institutional factors that could contribute to rehabilitation, disability, and health research productivity among minority-serving institutions (MSIs; i.e., historically Black colleges/universities, Hispanic-serving institutions, and American Indian tribal colleges/universities). Method: We conducted 1 focus group with 12 faculty members from MSIs to identify their perceptions on research productivity factors. Both purposive and convenience sampling techniques were used to recruit participants. Data were audio-recorded and transcribed. An open coding approach was used to generate themes and codes, and the analysis was completed using NVivo (Version 10). Results: Focus group discussion led to the identification of several factors that influence rehabilitation, disability, and health research productivity at MSIs. Such identified factors included, but were not limited to, heavy teaching and service loads, time management issues, lack of collaboration, limited mentors, insufficient financial resources, inadeqaute administrative and research culture, and insufficient state and donor funding. Focus group participants also suggested relevant topics and sources as informational materials for improving scientific productivity. Conclusion: The findings point to the need for MSIs to make greater financial and intellectual investments in their research infrastructure and culture. Moreover, federal research agencies should also consider making greater research capacity building and research and development funding investments at these institutions.

Letting the Culture Grow: Constructing the Research Motivators among Private HEIs in CALABARZON Region Philippines

2014 ◽  
Vol 11 (1) ◽  
Author(s):  
Roberto Dv. Revilla ◽  
Ria Dg. Ladisla
Keyword(s):  
Group Discussion ◽  
Great Part ◽  
Data Gathering ◽  
Research Management ◽  
Educational Institutions ◽  
Policy Recommendations ◽  
Institutional Research ◽  
Research Culture ◽  
The Status ◽  
Triggering Factor

Research grows as a culture within the realm of an academic institution because of certain research motivators espoused by their stakeholders. The status of research culture in the context of private higher educational institutions (HEIs) in the CALABARZON Region-Philippines remains unexplored. This study ascertained reasons and conditions that motivate HEIs in CALABARZON to engage in research. Three private HEIs in the region served as respondents. Three phases of data gathering were adopted: survey, key informant conversation, and focus group discussion. Results showed that a centralized or institutional research system is a triggering factor for a research culture to grow. A sustainable reward system was also seen as a motivator to do research. The study concluded that research is an academic function that must be managed and nurtured well, a great part of which is the incentive system. Findings were used as basis for policy recommendations to the Commission on Higher Education.   Keywords - Research Management, research motivation, triangulation, descriptive design, CALABARZON Region, Philippines

scholarly journals Key Aspects of Modernizing Public Health Doctoral Program at The University of Georgia

2019 ◽  
Vol 29 (Supplement_4) ◽  
Author(s):  
T Lobjanidze ◽  
G Kamkamidze ◽  
K Antia
Keyword(s):  
Public Health ◽  
Focus Group ◽  
Research Methods ◽  
Focus Group Discussion ◽  
Group Discussion ◽  
Doctoral Program ◽  
Full Time ◽  
Consultation Model ◽  
The University ◽  
Phd Program

Abstract Structured Doctoral Program of Public Health has been modernized from “consultation” to combined “Multi-methods” teaching module at the University of Full PhD program consists of 180 ECTS, 3 years for the full-time, and maximum of 7 years for the part-time. The programme consists of 60 teaching and 120 ECTS Research component. Doctoral student, together with a supervisor, starts working on his/her dissertation from the 1st academic year/semester of enrollment Transition from “consultation” model to the “combined multi-methods” model advances the learning outcomes, straight research skills, internationalization, modern professional communication. PH PhD Program aims to prepare a public health researcher who will be able to identify and solve public health issue/problem, produce the best evidence possible and make an evidence-based decisions, create a novelty, and expand the knowledge borders of public health. Self-administrated semi-structured questionnaire were used: How much “consultation” model is effective? What kind of skills are is necessary for scientific carrier?Focus-group discussion was conducted with PhD program graduates. Questions discussed: How you applied acquired skills and knowledge to your work/practice?In focus group discussion employers were asked to discuss what skills and knowledge they are requiring from the employees, if they are considering involvement of local and International experts in teaching process. 98 % of questionnaire students underline the Combined multy- methods with intensive theoretical and practical teaching with international activities. The deep knowledge of scientific methods and project writing skills are very important. Results of researches must be presented at the international scientific conferences and published. Research methods course was improved (amounts of credits was increased 2 times).The frame of teaching is Combined multy-methods with internationalization involvement and with intensive timeline. Key messages The learning process consist of Combined multy-method, with deep research methods and internationalization activities. The elements of Research component starts from the 1st semester. Result Internationalization.

scholarly journals Assessing the Library's Grants Program

2015 ◽  
Vol 10 (2) ◽  
pp. 63 ◽  
Author(s):  
Beth Sandore Namachchivaya ◽  
Jamie McGowan
Keyword(s):  
Academic Staff ◽  
Research Process ◽  
Future Research ◽  
Grant Writing ◽  
Institutional Research ◽  
New Faculty ◽  
Institutional Practices ◽  
Research Themes ◽  
Support Of Research ◽  
The University

Abstract Objective – The authors analyzed seven years of sponsored research projects at the University of Illinois Library at Urbana–Champaign with the aim of understanding the research trends and themes over that period. The analysis was aimed at identifying areas of future research potential and corresponding support opportunities. Goals included developing institutional research themes that intersect with funding priorities, demystifying grant writing and project management through professional development programs, increasing communication about grant successes; and bringing new faculty and academic staff into these processes. The review and analysis has proven valuable for the Library’s institutional practices, and this assessment may also inform other institutions’ initiatives with grant-writing. Methods – The authors performed a combination of quantitative and qualitative analyses of the University Library’s grant activities that enabled us to accomplish several goals: 1) establish a baseline of data on funded grants; 2) identify motivations for pursuing grants and the obstacles that library professionals face in the process; 3) establish a stronger support structure based on feedback gathered, and through collaborations with other groups that support the research process; and 4) identify strategic research themes that leverage local strengths and address institutional priorities. Conclusions – Analysis of Library data on externally funded grants from the University’s Proposal Data System provided insight into the trends, themes, and outliers. Informal interviews were carried out with investigators to identify areas where the Library could more effectively support those who were pursuing and administering grants in support of research. The assessment revealed the need for the Library to support grant efforts as an integral component of the research process

Delivery of library and information science curriculum

2017 ◽  
Vol 66 (6/7) ◽  
pp. 482-504 ◽  
Author(s):  
Priti Jain
Keyword(s):  
Focus Group ◽  
Focus Group Discussion ◽  
Information Science ◽  
Group Discussion ◽  
Library And Information Science ◽  
Content Type ◽  
University Of Botswana ◽  
Collaborative Activities ◽  
The University

Purpose Advancement in Information and communication technologies (ICTs) has revolutionised Library and Information Science (LIS) education and libraries. Both theory and practice have been transformed completely. LIS education programmes have become highly competitive and must be market-driven and technology-oriented. At the same time, academic libraries have been transformed and have become dynamic. Fostering a close collaboration between LIS educators and practitioners can multiply their strength and abilities by sharing educational resources and theoretical and practical knowledge. This paper aims to present the findings of a study carried out to investigate the current status of collaboration among LIS educators and library practitioners at the University of Botswana. Design/methodology/approach Data were collected using self-administered structured questionnaires from both LIS educators at the Department of Library and Information Studies (DLIS) and practicing librarians working at the University of Botswana Library (UBL). To follow-up some of the issues, an interview was carried out with a subject librarian and a focus group discussion method was used to discuss some of the challenges from the findings. Findings The major collaborative activities from the DLIS staff were identified as the following: creating awareness of library resources and promoting library usage among students, facilitating library material selection and inviting librarians as guest lecturers to teach in the classroom. The main collaborative activities from practicing librarians were found to be the following: delivering information literacy instruction, providing professional/practical experience to students and information sharing with the DLIS teaching staff. The major challenges were identified as the following: different cultures of educators and librarians, lack of need to collaborate and lack of formal policy at the department and the university level. Research limitations/implications The UBL has 51 library staff members. All the librarians were not included in this research study, only senior librarians and library management were involved in the study. No theoretical framework was used to carry out the study. The questionnaire was designed based on the general literature in the field of professional collaboration among faculty and educators in the information profession. The follow-up interview and focus group discussion were conducted to address the collaborative activities and challenges that were acknowledged by at least 50 per cent of the participants. Issues with less than 50 per cent responses were considered insignificant to follow-up. Follow-up interview was conducted only with one subject librarian. As all subject librarians have the same job profile and undertake the similar activities, it was assumed that one subject librarian can represent others. Originality/value This research paper contributes to the body of literature. It may be useful for other LIS schools and libraries that work in similar environments, and it also opens up avenues for further research on this topical issue.

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