Reputation disparity in teaching and research productivity and rewards in the context of consequences of institutionalization of Publish or Perish culture in academia

Bello, Samuel Abidemi; Azubuike, Felix Chimeziri; Akande, Olumuyiwa A.

doi:10.1111/hequ.12417

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“…172-175[401]; ILO, 2018 [20]). Another growing trend has been the use of strategic lawsuits against public participation (SLAPPs) by private companies to marginalise critical academics (SAR Europe, 2022 [410]; Beaud, 2022 [411]). Both encroach on the freedom of research and dissemination of the individual academics.…”

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The state of academic careers in OECD countries

2024

OECD Education Policy Perspectives

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The evidence review examines the state of academic careers in higher education systems in OECD countries, providing an overview of available data, research evidence and examples of policy and practice. The variety of academic career models in place across OECD countries makes international comparison challenging, but certain prevalent trends nevertheless emerge.Key concerns for academics and policy makers include the working conditions of academics, an increasing reliance on precarious and casual contracts, high workloads and negative impacts on worklife balance. Career incentives currently tend to focus on -and favour -research output, often sidelining teaching, engagement, and other duties. Initial academic training generally fails to prepare academics comprehensively for their roles, and more continuous professional learning will likely be needed to support academics to exploit the potential of increasingly digitalised learning environments. Although flexibility in academic career paths has been promoted in some higher education systems, academics tend to remain in academia, with limited inter-sectoral mobility. The review highlights the persistent under-representation of -and challenges confronting -women and marginalised groups in academia. Despite the growth of international mobility and collaboration, the participation of academics in internalisation activities varies considerably within and between institutions and across higher education systems. Furthermore, a troubling decline in academic freedom over the past decade raises substantial concerns.

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The state of academic careers in OECD countries

2024

OECD Education Policy Perspectives

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“…Enabling student publication within academic departments necessitates a holistic strategy, with active engagement from faculty mentors playing a pivotal role. Acknowledging the substantial contribution of students to scholarly discourse, departments can deploy tactics to nurture and guide emerging researchers, facilitating a seamless transition from classroom learning to impactful publication (Bello et al, 2023).…”

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“…Standing prominently in scholarly communication are top-tier academic journals, esteemed as bastions of excellence and guardians of scientific rigor. The endeavor to secure publication in these Article Information: prestigious journals forms a challenging odyssey undertaken by researchers globally (Bello et al, 2023). Their aim extends beyond mere validation, seeking a broader impact on their respective fields.…”

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Publish or Perish! Challenges and Strategies in Publishing Research Papers in Top Tier Academic Journals

Polas

2024

JBM

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This paper explores the pivotal benefits of publishing in top-tier academic journals for graduate students and academics. It delves into the challenges researchers encounter in this pursuit, examining the current landscape marked by intense competition, evolving open-access paradigms, and diverse journal requirements. The journey to publication entails meticulous manuscript preparation, engagement with peer review, and a nuanced understanding of the editorial process. For graduate students and academics, publication not only validates their work but also contributes to career advancement and the collective knowledge base. Facilitating student publication involves fostering a research culture, mentorship, research opportunities, and collaboration. Initiating the publishing journey requires defining a research question, conducting a literature review, and selecting an appropriate journal. The writing phase demands precision, engagement, and adherence to guidelines, while the submission and revision process involves careful submission and strategic responses to feedback. Challenges include competition, rigorous peer review, and evolving open-access dynamics. Navigating these challenges necessitates early career planning, selecting the right journal, collaborative research, and ethical considerations. The conclusion underscores the importance of persistence and resilience in overcoming challenges, positioning researchers for success in the peaks of academic publishing

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“…Faculty at graduate-level colleges and universities have a much more complex and challenging role to play. It is increasingly difficult to publish in leading academic journals, and classroom performance matters as well [44]. Many schools have fewer resources available to support research.…”

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Teaching in Higher Education after COVID-19: Optimizing Faculty Time and Effort Using a Proposed Model

Bajwa,

Tudor,

Varela

et al. 2024

Education Sciences

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We propose a model for use in higher education after COVID-19 that addresses how to organize class methods for effective and efficient teaching outcomes for both students and instructors. Faculty have a finite amount of time that they may spend on their courses and must determine which time combinations produce the best outcomes. First, we discuss the key work-related challenges faced by faculty and contend that competing demands on faculty time result in inefficient allocation of their time and effort. We then model the issue as an optimization problem and illustrate through examples how to help faculty choose optimal method combinations along with time spent. We use time as a measure of effort and define which combination of methods might be most effective for achieving course learning objectives. There are opportunities for wider use of this methodology, as effective application of effort toward meeting the appropriate learning objectives should create better outcomes. Numerical examples are used to demonstrate the applicability of the proposed model, including how administrators can use it to support and encourage faculty.

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Reputation disparity in teaching and research productivity and rewards in the context of consequences of institutionalization of Publish or Perish culture in academia

Cited by 11 publications

References 66 publications

The state of academic careers in OECD countries

The state of academic careers in OECD countries

Publish or Perish! Challenges and Strategies in Publishing Research Papers in Top Tier Academic Journals

Teaching in Higher Education after COVID-19: Optimizing Faculty Time and Effort Using a Proposed Model

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