1 - 3 november 2017 - peganix annual advanced research...peganix presents a 3 day master-class on...
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This is a 3 day practical workshop that will enhance your skills and present you with a working knowledge for successfulexecution of research projects.
Over the years, the expectation for publishing research papers has increased significantly in academia, in professionalcommunities, and in science and technology disciplines worldwide. Developing an effective research proposal,adoptingappropriate experimental and analytical techniques, writing and publishing papers at the right platform, deciding whatto be revealed in public and what to be patented, building up a research personality with magnet-like communicationskills all these are parts of becoming a successful researcher.
As a successful researcher and writer you have the ability to publish articles in high impact factor journals. Peganixpresents a 3 day master-class on Advanced research methods and integrated strategies on how to publish in highimpact factor journals. Research Methods 2017 allows a platform for delegates to delve into the processes required toexecute projects effectively throughout their career. Adopt the best methods for research and ensure that yourproposals meet international standards of requirements.
▪ Defining research and describing the research process andresearch methods
▪ Distinguishing the different types of research▪ Understanding the research processes -Basics of Qualitative
research▪ Survey methods and sampling▪ Proposal and thesis writing
▪ Increased the awareness of ethical and legal issues in writing andpublishing
▪ Enhanced the interest of writing and publishing amongacademician.
▪ Professors and lecturers of research/science and engineeringfaculties (universities)
▪ Research scientists▪ Post doctoral fellows▪ Research and Development Managers▪ Innovation Hubs▪ Departments of Science and Technology▪ National Departments of education
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This course introduces delegates to a numberof research methods useful for academic andprofessional investigations of informationpractices, texts and technologies. By examiningthe applications, strengths and major criticismsof methodologies drawn from both thequalitative and quantitative traditions, thiscourse permits an understanding of the variousdecisions and steps involved in crafting (andexecuting) a research methodology, as well asa critically informed assessment of publishedresearch.
The course offers an overview of the differentapproaches, considerations and challengesinvolved in social research. We will also discussmixed method approaches, case studies.
Of course, to deserve publication in highlyranked journals your researchhas to be outstanding. However, this is notenough! Another critical ingredient is yourability to communicate the importance of yourresults in an effective and engaging way.
Number of articles published in high impactfactor journal among OUM academician andstudents is still small com-pared to otherestablished universities in Mauritius. Thereforeeffective strategies have to be done toenhance the number of publication thisinitiative to organize a workshop on JournalWriting and Publishing entitled Jump startingScholarly W&P in ISI-WoS & Citation IndexedJournals on
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▪ Course introduction
▪ Why publish in ISI & Scopus rankedjournals?
▪ World University Ranking vs. ISI & ScopusA&I
▪ Definition of publication vs. journalpublication
▪ Journal classification & terminologies
▪ - Citations & H-Index
▪ Hot/ethical issues in Journal Writing&Publishing (W&P)
▪ Tips & best practices in Journal W&P
▪ Authorships & multiple authorships
▪ How to map & select a best matchjournal fit to your
▪ paper?
▪ Types of journal submission process
▪ The Journal’s review process
▪ Drafting a journal paper of highimpact/IF
▪ (Original/research/technical)
▪ Drafting a journal paper of highimpact
▪ (Review/conceptual/case studies)
▪ (Note: all participants areencouraged to bring their own draftpapers for a journal writing hands-onexercise)
▪ Choosing the best match/fitjournal
▪ Re-formatting of papers forjournal submission▪ Verification of journal’s A&Iservices
▪ Plagiarism checks with TURNITINfor SI%
▪ Submission of a selectedpaper to
ISI-IF/scopus indexed Journals
Meaning of Research&Research Concepts
Research Ethics & Integrity
Qualitative and quantitativeresearches
- Phenomena - Natural and othersUnderstanding - Knowledge of mankind– pushing its frontiers
From “data” to “information”to “knowledge” to “ wisdom”
- the Scientific approach
Examples from differentdisciplines
▪ Research method of modern scienceeven in non-science subjects furtheringthe goal of mankind
▪ Importance of quality▪ Research in Science
▪ Understanding the mechanisms -
▪ Mathematical modelling
▪ Mathematics as the language of▪ nature – rigorous mathematical▪ proofs – inferences - accepted▪ way of arguments - acceptability▪ of proofs.
Methods of questioning
• answering the basic questions
• disproving mathematically andthrough exceptions - universallaws - results independent ofpersons, places and times ofdoing experiments - errors andtheir propagation.
Writing research papersand articles
▪ Where and how to publish
▪ Integrity and quality - plagiarism asa bane - the art of doing enjoyablequality research
Commercialisation ofResearch Output - Application-basedResearch
▪ Procedures and finer points ofpatenting
- Commercialising the patent
▪ Intellectual property
- International copyright laws &related issues
E: [email protected] T: +2711 041 0181 F: +27 86 604 1175
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4th Annual Advanced Research Methodology Summit
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Thailand, Bangkok - Hilton, Sukhumvit | 1 - 3 November 2017
3-Day Course
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3-Day Course
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