Evaluation of a quality assurance framework for promoting quality research, innovation and development in higher education institutions in Zimbabwe

Garwe, Evelyn Chiyevo; Thondhlana, Juliet; Saidi, A.

doi:10.5871/jba/009s1.127

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“…However, he sees the ultimate and desired goal being achieved when there is a global demand for African knowledge. In supporting this assertion, Garwe et al (2021) add that through the recent interface with the COVID-19 pandemic, it became clear that the challenge of coming up with a cure is not limited to any specific nation or region but is a global task. Thus the world is ready for inclusive global knowledge solutions which Ndlovu-Gatscheni (2021) refers to as 'pluriversity'.…”

Section: Decolonising Africa's Research Innovation and Developmentmentioning

confidence: 99%

“…The second contribution, on 'Evaluation of a Quality Assurance Framework for Promoting Quality Research, Innovation and Development in Higher Education Institutions' by Garwe et al (2021), recognises the centrality of national quality assurance frameworks in promoting quality research and innovation. The authors use the quality assurance methodology of self-evaluation and peer review to suggest how national quality assurance bodies can improve the quantity and quality of research and development in higher education institutions.…”

Section: Develop Robust Internationalised Higher Education and Quality Assurance Institutionsmentioning

confidence: 99%

“…The increase in doctoral programmes and enrolments predicts an optimistic future for doctoral training and research in Africa. Again the article highlights importance of national research quality assurance frameworks in steering the behaviour of universities, industry, and government (Garwe et al 2021).…”

Section: Develop Robust Internationalised Higher Education and Quality Assurance Institutionsmentioning

confidence: 99%

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Repositioning of Africa in knowledge production: shaking off historical stigmas � introduction

Thondhlana¹,

Garwe²

2021

JBA

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Africa is recognised as the cradle of humankind with a proven record of creativity and innovation as evidenced by its great empires and kingdoms. It is thus an enigma that currently Africa contributes only 2% to global knowledge production, a situation that is widely believed to account for its underdevelopment. Even though scholarly disagreement cuts very deep here, it is mostly due to the reasons of the status quo rather than to disputing the poor showing of Africa in global knowledge production. The high quality of articles presented in this supplementary issue showcases our conviction that Africa can indeed shake off historical stigmas and reposition itself as a giant in knowledge production. This editorial introduces the contributions in the issue which interrogates the status quo and explores ways in which knowledge production can be enhanced. Three key thematic approaches are presented: a decolonial approach to legitimising African knowledge based on its needs, culture, and heritage; development of robust knowledge production and quality assurance institutions; and inclusive education and knowledge production.

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Section: Decolonising Africa's Research Innovation and Developmentmentioning

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Section: Develop Robust Internationalised Higher Education and Quality Assurance Institutionsmentioning

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Section: Develop Robust Internationalised Higher Education and Quality Assurance Institutionsmentioning

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Repositioning of Africa in knowledge production: shaking off historical stigmas � introduction

Thondhlana¹,

Garwe²

2021

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“…Given the value of publications, it is not surprising that in some institutions or disciplines there is the expectation (Mason & Merga, 2018a) or even policy requiring doctoral students to publish during their candidature (Mouton, 2011;Pinheiro et al, 2014). Yet, in contrast, in parts of Africa, university leaders lament that a lack of capacity and inadequate research training (Garwe et al, 2021) not only delays completion times (Mbogo et al, 2020) but also leads to low research outputs (Fisher et al, 2020;Olibie et al, 2015).…”

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Does Publishing During the Doctorate Influence Completion Time? A Quantitative Study of Doctoral Candidates in Australia

Churchill

Lindsay

Méndez

et al. 2021

IJDS

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Aim/Purpose: This paper investigates the association between publishing during doctoral candidature and completion time. The effects of discipline and of gaining additional support through a doctoral cohort program are also explored. Background: Candidates recognize the value of building a publication track record to improve their career prospects yet are cognizant of the time it takes to publish peer-reviewed articles. In some institutions or disciplines, there is a policy or the expectation that doctoral students will publish during their candidature. However, doctoral candidates are also under increasing pressure to complete their studies within a designated timeframe. Thus, some candidates and faculty perceive the two requirements – to publish and to complete on time – as mutually exclusive. Furthermore, where candidates have a choice in the format that the PhD submission will take, be it by monograph, PhD-by-publication, or a hybrid thesis, there is little empirical evidence available to guide the decision. This paper provides a quantitative analysis of the association between publishing during candidature and time-to-degree and investigates other variables associated with doctoral candidate research productivity and efficiency. Methodology: Multivariate logistic regression analyses were used to examine the predictors (discipline [field of research], gender, age group, domestic or international student status, and belonging to a cohort program) of doctoral candidate research productivity and efficacy. Research productivity was quantified by the number of peer-reviewed journal articles that a candidate published as a primary author during and up to 24 months after thesis submission. Efficacy (time-to-degree) was quantified by the number of Full-Time Equivalent (FTE) years of candidature. Data on 1,143 doctoral graduates were obtained from a single Australian university for the period extending from 2000 to 2020. Complete publication data were available on 707 graduates, and time-to-degree data on 664 graduates. Data were drawn from eight fields of research, which were grouped into the disciplines of health, biological sciences, agricultural and environmental sciences, and chemical, earth, and physical sciences. Contribution: This paper addresses a gap in empirical literature by providing evidence of the association between publishing during doctoral candidature and time-to-degree in the disciplines of health, biological sciences, agricultural and environmental sciences, and chemical, earth, and physical sciences. The paper also adds to the body of evidence that demonstrates the value of belonging to a cohort program for doctoral student outcomes. Findings: There is a significant association between the number of articles published and median time-to-degree. Graduates with the highest research productivity (four or more articles) exhibited the shortest time-to-degree. There was also a significant association between discipline and the number of publications published during candidature. Gaining additional peer and research-focused support and training through a cohort program was also associated with higher research productivity and efficiency compared to candidates in the same discipline but not in receipt of the additional support. Recommendations for Practitioners: While the encouragement of candidates to both publish and complete within the recommended doctorate timeframe is recommended, even within disciplines characterized by high levels of research productivity, i.e., where publishing during candidature is the “norm,” the desired levels of student research productivity and efficiency are only likely to be achieved where candidates are provided with consistent writing and publication-focused training, together with peer or mentor support. Recommendation for Researchers: Publishing peer-reviewed articles during doctoral candidature is shown not to adversely affect candidates’ completion time. Researchers should seek writing and publication-focused support to enhance their research productivity and efficiency. Impact on Society: Researchers have an obligation to disseminate their findings for the benefit of society, industry, or practice. Thus, doctoral candidates need to be encouraged and supported to publish as they progress through their candidature. Future Research: The quantitative findings need to be followed up with a mixed-methods study aimed at identifying which elements of publication and research-focused support are most effective in raising doctoral candidate productivity and efficacy.

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“…Furthermore, the quality of higher education in Indonesia is still inferior to our neighboring countries in Southeast Asia. That is why efforts to improve the quality of education have attracted the attention of education experts and the government to make it happen [7]. Higher education institutions, like other industries, are required to provide services that meet specific standards and needs.…”

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Quality assurance in the polytechnic of health, ministry of health

Darwis

Vellia

Sumaryono

et al. 2022

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This research aims to see the strengths and weaknesses, differences and similarities of SPME standards, and build a hypothetical integration of quality assurance systems. This research type is evaluative research with a qualitative approach. The instrument is an interview guide, observation guide, and documentation. The data analysis used is a SWOT analysis, Mind Mapping, and CIPP. The results are the weaknesses are seen from multiple assignments, different assessment indicators, teamwork, implementation of the MOU has not been optimal, and the assessment period and data are not yet integrated. The threats are inconsistent regulations, different standards, and global competition. This is the first study that evaluated five accreditation quality assurance systems, ISO 9001: 2015, PDDikti, SAKIP, and ZI. The formulation of a hypothetical model provides SPMI data for the requirement of the SPME. The recommendation from this study is to coordinate the quality assurance center to synchronize the data and integrate data audit instruments in a quality assurance application.

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Evaluation of a quality assurance framework for promoting quality research, innovation and development in higher education institutions in Zimbabwe

Cited by 9 publications

References 30 publications

Repositioning of Africa in knowledge production: shaking off historical stigmas � introduction

Repositioning of Africa in knowledge production: shaking off historical stigmas � introduction

Does Publishing During the Doctorate Influence Completion Time? A Quantitative Study of Doctoral Candidates in Australia

Quality assurance in the polytechnic of health, ministry of health

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