Elevating the research and publication culture of the University of the Immaculate Conception Graduate School: A practical action research
Keywords:
Publication Culture, Higher Education Institutions, Graduate Schools, Productivity
Abstract
Aim: In this action research, a strategy is created to meet the demand for increasing the participation of Graduate School (GS) faculty and students at the University of the Immaculate Conception (UIC) in the intensification of UIC’s research and publication culture to bring it up to the same level as its international recognition.
Methodology: Purposively selecting 30 participants to represent the various stakeholders of the UIC GS, we used a qualitative descriptive research design called Practical Action Research (PAR) to facilitate brainstorming and exploratory sessions aimed at answering our research objectives, which included the following: a) increasing graduate faculty and student research productivity; b) formalizing mentor-mentee publication authorship; and c) incorporating innovative research pedagogies.
Findings: Our research uncovered systemic problems with far-reaching implications that share common causes and potential remedies. Lack of well-articulated policies, research experts, research class directions, and members’ confidence are all issues that regularly arise.
Implications/Novelty: To improve the research and publication climate at UIC GS, we came up with a few suggestions as a starting point for a long-term strategy.
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Auranen, O., and Nieminen, M. 2010. “University Research Funding and publication Performance: An International Comparison.” Research Policy 39(6): 822-834
Branco, L., Ponomariov, P., and Boardman, C. 2010. “Influencing Scientists’ Collaboration and Productivity Patterns Through New Institutions: University Research Centers and Scientific and Technical Human Capital.”Research Policy 39(5): 613-624.
Buchheit, S., Collins, A., and Collins, D. 2011. “Intra-Institutional Factors that Influence Accounting Research Productivity.” Journal Of Applied Business Research 17(2): 17-32.
Commission on Higher Education. 2014. Handbook on Typology, Outcomes-based Education, and Institutional Sustainability Assurance. Quezon, Philippines: Commission on Higher Education.
Clemena, R. M. S., and Acosta, S. A. (n.d.). “Developing Research Culture in Philippine Higher Education Institutions: Perspectives of University Faculty.” Retrieved April 30, 2017 (https://goo.gl/w9RiQM).
Cruz, I. 2014. “Research or the Lack of it. The Philippine Star.” PhilStar Global, Retrieved December 14, 2016 (https://goo.gl/HcqG3s).
Gaffey, A. 2015. “Determining and Negotiating Authorship: Why Authorship Matters to you.” Psychological Science Agenda. Retrieved April 25, 2017 (https://goo.gl/o1U5P2).
Hanover Research. 2014. “Building a Culture of Research Recommended Practices.” Retrieved May 25, 2017 (https://goo.gl/zDGm91).
Howard, C., and Brady, M. 2015. “Teaching Social Research Methods after the Critical Turn: Challenges and Benefits of a Constructivist Pedagogy.” International Journal of Social Research Methodology. 18(5), 511-525.
Jacobs, J. A., and Winslow, S. E. 2004. “Overworked Faculty: Job Stresses and Family Demands.” The Annals of the American Academy of Political and Social Science 596(1): 104-129.
Kilburn, D., Nind, M., and Wiles, R. 2014. “Learning as Researchers and Teachers: The Development of a Pedagogical Culture for Social Science Research Methods?” British Journal of Educational Studies 62(2): 191-207.
Kongmanus, K. 2016. “Development of Project-Based Learning Model to Enhance Educational Media Business Ability for Undergraduate Students in Educational Technology and Communications Program.” Journal of Advances in Humanities and Social Sciences 2(5): 287-296.
Kwon, K. S., Kim, S. H., Park, T. S., Kim, E. K., and Jang, D. 2015. “The Impact of Graduate Students on Research Productivity in Korea.” Journal of Open Innovation: Technology, Market, and Complexity 1(1): 21-30.
Lewthwaite, S., and Nind, M. 2016. “Teaching Research Methods in the Social Sciences: Expert Perspectives on Pedagogy and Practice.” British Journal of Educational Studies 64(4): 413-430.
Lypson, M., and Philibert, I. 2012. “Residents and Authorship: Rights, Obligations, and Avoiding the Pitfalls.”Journal of graduate medical education 4(2): 138-139.
Manville, C., Hinrichs, S., Parks, S., Kamenetzky, A., Gunashekar, S., Wilkinson, B., and Grant, J. 2015. “Characteristics of High-Performing Research Units: A Preliminary Analysis.” Higher Education Funding Council for England (HEFCE), Retrieved December 14, 2016 (https://goo.gl/Df2Acq).
Martin, B. 2009. “Research Productivity: Some Paths Less Travelled.” Australian Universities’ Review, 51(1): 14-20.
Mendoza, E. M. 2015. “Scientific and Academic Journals in the Philippines: Status and Challenges.” Science Editing 2(2): 73-78.
Mills, G. E. 2003. “Action Research: A Guide for the Teacher Researcher.” New Jersey, NJ: Merrill Prentice Hall.
Mohrman, K., Ma, W., and Baker, D. 2008. “The Research University in Transition: The Emerging Global Model.” Higher Education Policy 21(1): 5-27.
Oberlander, S. E., and Spencer, R. J. 2006. “Graduate Students and the Culture of Authorship.” Ethics & Behavior 16(3): 217-232.
Pengmanee, S. 2016. “Developing Students’ Mathematical Reasoning Ability Based on Constructivist Approach.”Journal of Advances in Humanities and Social Sciences 2(4): 221-231.
Santo, S. A., Engstrom, M. E., Reetz, L., Schweinle, W. E., and Reed, K. 2009. “Faculty Productivity Barriers and Supports at a School of Education.” Innovative Higher Education 34(2): 117-129.
Su, X. 2011. “Postdoctoral Training, Departmental Prestige and Scientists’ Research Productivity.” The Journal of Technology Transfer 36(3): 275-291.
Tsikerdekis, M., and Yu, N. 2017. “Unit Support, Past Experience and Researcher Attitude for Intra-institutional Research Collaboration: Survey Study in a US Doctoral/Research University.” Higher Education Policy 1-23. Retrieved May 15, 2017 (https://goo.gl/4PJxTN).
United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization. 2014. “Higher Education in Asia: Expanding Out, Expanding Up: The Rise of Graduate Education and University Research.” Retrieved April 25, 2017 (https://goo.gl/Vo6U52).
Wadsworth, Y. 1998. “What is Participatory Action Research? Action Research International Part 2.” Retrieved November 25, 2017 (https://goo.gl/M4ankM).
Wa-Mbaleka, S. 2015. “Factors Leading to Limited Faculty Publications in Philippine Higher Education Institutions.” International Forum 18(2): 121-141.
World University Ranking. 2014. “Asia University Rankings.” Retrieved December 14, 2016 (https://goo.gl/1RjBv6).
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2017-10-17
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