1995
DOI: 10.1177/003452379505400114
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“…The point and interval estimates of the linear growth rate of research publications per year in the NED-approved journals at Unitra and the predictions based on these estimates are: The estimated growth rate (5•6786) was found significantly different from zero (p value 0•0074). This is an indication of an increasing trend in the NEDapproved publications at Unitra over the years and in keeping with the path earlier reported (Dye and Mwamwenda, 1995). Stated differently, incentives to research productivity continue to be a decisive factor influencing academics' engagement in research and publications.…”
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“…The point and interval estimates of the linear growth rate of research publications per year in the NED-approved journals at Unitra and the predictions based on these estimates are: The estimated growth rate (5•6786) was found significantly different from zero (p value 0•0074). This is an indication of an increasing trend in the NEDapproved publications at Unitra over the years and in keeping with the path earlier reported (Dye and Mwamwenda, 1995). Stated differently, incentives to research productivity continue to be a decisive factor influencing academics' engagement in research and publications.…”
Section: Estimates Of Growth Rates Of Number Of Publications In the Nsupporting
confidence: 74%
“…Tien and Blackburn (1996) further point out that research productivity can bring behavioural reinforcements such as salary increases, peer recognition, pure enjoyment, the search for the truth and the sheer experience of sharing knowledge with other researchers, academics and scholars. Through research there is advancement and dissemination of knowledge; teaching is enhanced; so is one's personal status and the reputation of the university (Volkwein and Carbone, 1994;Dye and Mwamwenda, 1995;Mwamwenda, 1996;Park, 1996). Quality university education cannot be realised without research being an integral component (Moleah, 1995).…”
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