Qualitative Meta-Analysis of Academic Culture in Higher Education

Abstract

This article examines previous concept of academic cultures. Informing by earlier work on academic cultures, this qualitative study uses meta-analysis approach. The meta-analysis examines resources of academic cultures from published books and peer-reviewed researched articles indexed by Scopus. The use of meta-analysis is to answer two research questions: what are the pattern of research in academic culture and what kinds of methodology are used in the area of academic culture? The findings of the study show that there has been variety of pattern of research in academic cultures. In addition, it is also identified that various research methods and design are used by researchers in conducting investigation in academic cultures issues. The meta-analysis of academic cultures has implication for lecturers and teaching staff. This study can contribute to the debates and understanding of current map of academic cultures across the globe.

A meta-analysis of multicultural education paradigm in Indonesia

“…All data are accessed via google by typing key words. The key words for meta-analysis search “culture,” “multiculturalism,” and “education.” Such a process of the meta-analysis has been applied by Azis and Abduh (2019) on academic culture in higher education.…”