Mentorship and sustainable research output : a case study of the University of Johannesburg
- Nundulall, Reetha, Dorasamy, Nirmala
- Authors: Nundulall, Reetha , Dorasamy, Nirmala
- Date: 2012
- Subjects: Mentorship , Sustainable research , University of Johannesburg
- Language: English
- Type: Article
- Identifier: http://hdl.handle.net/10210/15423 , uj:15660 , Citation: Nundulall, R. & Dorasamy, N. 2012. Mentorship and sustainable research output : a case study of the University of Johannesburg. Industry & Higher Education, 26(2),:127–137. DOI: 10.5367/ihe.2012.0087
- Description: Abstract: Higher education institutions (HEIs) in South Africa are facing challenges arising as a result of the shift from traditional teaching activities to a combination of research and teaching. Increasing emphasis on research, an integral part of this transformation of higher education, has required HEIs to develop and implement capacity development strategies to enable those new to research to engage in research output; and mentorship is a strategy that is enjoying increasing popularity. This article explores the challenges faced in the implementation of a formal research mentorship programme (REMP), using the University of Johannesburg as a case study. A quantitative approach was adopted to obtain the perceptions of academic staff of REMP as a strategy for building research capacity. The findings reveal that whilst the REMP is strongly favoured by academics as a means of guiding novice researchers, key factors need to be addressed to ensure its success. This article examines the challenges for both mentors and mentees and suggests actions to help mentorship programmes make sustainable contributions to the development of research capacity.
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- Authors: Nundulall, Reetha , Dorasamy, Nirmala
- Date: 2012
- Subjects: Mentorship , Sustainable research , University of Johannesburg
- Language: English
- Type: Article
- Identifier: http://hdl.handle.net/10210/15423 , uj:15660 , Citation: Nundulall, R. & Dorasamy, N. 2012. Mentorship and sustainable research output : a case study of the University of Johannesburg. Industry & Higher Education, 26(2),:127–137. DOI: 10.5367/ihe.2012.0087
- Description: Abstract: Higher education institutions (HEIs) in South Africa are facing challenges arising as a result of the shift from traditional teaching activities to a combination of research and teaching. Increasing emphasis on research, an integral part of this transformation of higher education, has required HEIs to develop and implement capacity development strategies to enable those new to research to engage in research output; and mentorship is a strategy that is enjoying increasing popularity. This article explores the challenges faced in the implementation of a formal research mentorship programme (REMP), using the University of Johannesburg as a case study. A quantitative approach was adopted to obtain the perceptions of academic staff of REMP as a strategy for building research capacity. The findings reveal that whilst the REMP is strongly favoured by academics as a means of guiding novice researchers, key factors need to be addressed to ensure its success. This article examines the challenges for both mentors and mentees and suggests actions to help mentorship programmes make sustainable contributions to the development of research capacity.
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Mentorship as a strategy to improve research output at tertiary institutions : a case study of University of Johannesburg
- Nundulall, Reetha, Reddy, K.
- Authors: Nundulall, Reetha , Reddy, K.
- Date: 2011
- Subjects: Mentorship , University of Johannesburg , Research
- Type: Article
- Identifier: uj:5624 , http://hdl.handle.net/10210/14714
- Description: The increasing pace of globalisation, is not only affecting the shape and mode of operation of HEIs, but also their purpose. HEIs in South Africa are no exception to this challenge, as they are now also under pressure to meet global standards in order to be able to compete with the best in the world. Alt (2002, 9) adds that increasing globalisation of higher education and the consequent extension of “competition” beyond regional and national boundaries, will make it inevitable for HEIs in South Africa to look at practices in other countries to inform their decisions i.e. institutions will have to benchmark. The functions of HEIs are teaching, research and community engagement. While there is a major focus on teaching, there is a shift towards promoting research at traditional universities and universities of technology. This goal is supported by the HEIs. For instance, the University of Johannesburg (UJ), a comprehensive university offering both academic and technological study programmes, iterates that “research remains a top priority of the university as it enables the development of distinguished scholarship, the collective outcome of which must be teaching excellence. Research is also the source for new knowledge” (Research Top Priority at UJ 2007, 1)...
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- Authors: Nundulall, Reetha , Reddy, K.
- Date: 2011
- Subjects: Mentorship , University of Johannesburg , Research
- Type: Article
- Identifier: uj:5624 , http://hdl.handle.net/10210/14714
- Description: The increasing pace of globalisation, is not only affecting the shape and mode of operation of HEIs, but also their purpose. HEIs in South Africa are no exception to this challenge, as they are now also under pressure to meet global standards in order to be able to compete with the best in the world. Alt (2002, 9) adds that increasing globalisation of higher education and the consequent extension of “competition” beyond regional and national boundaries, will make it inevitable for HEIs in South Africa to look at practices in other countries to inform their decisions i.e. institutions will have to benchmark. The functions of HEIs are teaching, research and community engagement. While there is a major focus on teaching, there is a shift towards promoting research at traditional universities and universities of technology. This goal is supported by the HEIs. For instance, the University of Johannesburg (UJ), a comprehensive university offering both academic and technological study programmes, iterates that “research remains a top priority of the university as it enables the development of distinguished scholarship, the collective outcome of which must be teaching excellence. Research is also the source for new knowledge” (Research Top Priority at UJ 2007, 1)...
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Online Research Output Submission System as a mechanism to influence publication citations : a pilot study
- Authors: Nundulall, Reetha
- Date: 2017
- Language: English
- Type: Article
- Identifier: http://hdl.handle.net/10210/240181 , uj:24702 , Citation: Nundulall, R. 2017. Online Research Output Submission System as a mechanism to influence publication citations : a pilot study. South African Journal of Information Management, 19(1):1-12. DOI: https://doi. org/10.4102/sajim.v19i1.795. , ISSN: 1560-683X (Online) , ISSN: 2078-1865 (Print)
- Description: Abstract: Higher Education Institutions (HEIs) need to ensure that the education provided meets the student’s and employer’s requirements, for today and the future. However, in addition to the challenges of teaching and learning, internationalisation, globalisation and world university rankings are rearing their heads thus increasing the demands made on many HEIs. Objective: One of the ways in which HEIs can make their mark is through world university rankings. This may be achieved by exposing more information on new and innovative research knowledge to the broader community in the global market via research publications that attract citations on open access platforms, hence influencing the university’s ranking. For this purpose and intent, a ‘simple’ and ‘easy-to-use’ online web tool was developed at a HEI. The aim was to have research publications submitted via the Online Research Output Submission System (OROSS) tool, screened and deposited in the institution’s open access database. Method: Training was provided to the relevant participants and a survey was conducted to ascertain the participants’ perceptions about the utilisation of the OROSS tool and the training provided. Conclusion: This article reflects on the pilot phase of a longitudinal study. Results of an evaluation conducted by the researcher of the OROSS application from a user perspective (process) are highlighted. In general, users rated OROSS favourably in terms of it being a useful, simple and easy-to-use web-based tool. The findings of this study may assist University of Johannesburg’s executive management in deciding the fate of the OROSS tool for future use.
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- Authors: Nundulall, Reetha
- Date: 2017
- Language: English
- Type: Article
- Identifier: http://hdl.handle.net/10210/240181 , uj:24702 , Citation: Nundulall, R. 2017. Online Research Output Submission System as a mechanism to influence publication citations : a pilot study. South African Journal of Information Management, 19(1):1-12. DOI: https://doi. org/10.4102/sajim.v19i1.795. , ISSN: 1560-683X (Online) , ISSN: 2078-1865 (Print)
- Description: Abstract: Higher Education Institutions (HEIs) need to ensure that the education provided meets the student’s and employer’s requirements, for today and the future. However, in addition to the challenges of teaching and learning, internationalisation, globalisation and world university rankings are rearing their heads thus increasing the demands made on many HEIs. Objective: One of the ways in which HEIs can make their mark is through world university rankings. This may be achieved by exposing more information on new and innovative research knowledge to the broader community in the global market via research publications that attract citations on open access platforms, hence influencing the university’s ranking. For this purpose and intent, a ‘simple’ and ‘easy-to-use’ online web tool was developed at a HEI. The aim was to have research publications submitted via the Online Research Output Submission System (OROSS) tool, screened and deposited in the institution’s open access database. Method: Training was provided to the relevant participants and a survey was conducted to ascertain the participants’ perceptions about the utilisation of the OROSS tool and the training provided. Conclusion: This article reflects on the pilot phase of a longitudinal study. Results of an evaluation conducted by the researcher of the OROSS application from a user perspective (process) are highlighted. In general, users rated OROSS favourably in terms of it being a useful, simple and easy-to-use web-based tool. The findings of this study may assist University of Johannesburg’s executive management in deciding the fate of the OROSS tool for future use.
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