Doctoral supervision is quite important, as it involves the training of researchers at an early
stage. Aiming at deepening knowledge about the doctoral student supervision experience in Nova Lisbon
University, an exploratory study was conducted in the area of Science Education. The time to complete the
doctoral degree in Educational Science at Nova Lisbon University (UNL) is not the ideal. This research work
intends to bring some light to this issue and produce knowledge about it. The study focus the students‟ point of
view regarding the doctoral supervision process. To accomplish the referred goal a survey was applied, to
doctoral students that are enrolled in this doctoral program at UNL.
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- Students were generally comfortable with the exam structure but nearly half criticized organization aspects in the first year. Most also reported difficulties with time management and stress. Improvements reduced criticism but time and stress issues remained.
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- While the OSCE revealed student performance and teaching effectiveness, cultural aspects and lack of support precluded its permanent
This document discusses a research project that aims to study how students' learning outcomes are affected by the simultaneous use of hands-on, simulated, and remote laboratories, applying an inquiry-based teaching methodology. The research will involve implementing educational modules combining these laboratory resources at multiple universities in Brazil and Argentina. It will examine how the different resources contribute to student engagement, motivation, and competencies. The study also seeks to understand how teacher mediation impacts student performance when using various laboratory methods together. Initial results of the research are expected in early 2017.
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2) It argues that the strong disciplinary affiliations of university faculty make it difficult to align courses with program-level outcomes rather than just presenting their own discipline.
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Running head: IDENTITY AND DEFEND 1
DOCTORAL IDENTITY 4
The Transition of Doctoral student into independent scholar
Grand Canyon University
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Pifer, M. J., & Baker, V. L. (2016). Stage-based challenges and strategies for support in doctoral education: A practical guide for students, faculty members, and program administrators. International Journal of Doctoral Studies, 11(1), 15-34.
The current article, which appears in, International Journal of Doctoral Studies, is authored by experienced doctoral authors, Meghan J. Pifer and Vicki L. Baker. The authors synthesize a research concerning doctoral studies by systematically considering how the research on doctoral studies can best inform the scholars and their supporters in the doctoral journey. (Pifer and Baker, 2016)
In their findings, these authors bring out three primary phases of doctoral education: Knowledge consumption (first-years joining school and cultivating their identities as doctoral learners); knowledge creation (the candidacy exams, coursework completion and development of the proposal, defense and dissertation); and knowledge enactment (learners endorse the sociocultural and technical knowledge they gained to engross scholar roles).
These authors assert that program effectiveness and success of the student in the doctoral journey would be promoted and elevated through effective communication of policies and guidelines, acceptance and support of culture, resource investment, and regular and frequent feedbacks by faculty administrators and members concluded by reminding those in the doctoral process on the importance of comprehending the three stages and therefore creating awareness of the potential challenges through their transition in the doctoral journey. (Pifer and Baker, 2016)
They encourage proactive responses to the challenges. However, this stage model research and experiences are analyzed from the authors’ own perspective and therefore influenced by their academic biases. (Pifer and Baker, 2016)
Smith, A. E., & Hatmaker, D. M. (2014). Knowing, doing, and becoming: professional identity construction among public affairs doctoral students. Journal of Public Affairs Education, 20(4), 545-564.
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be essential, effective, enhancing, and pleasurable. The findings imply that by providing the PATH
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2. The collaborative approach aimed to give students hands-on experience with research methods while reflecting on their own doctoral journeys. Project meetings and data provided opportunities to learn about methodology.
3. The methodology was intended to provide an alternative to more common forms of doctoral training like lectures. By actively participating in their own research, students could gain deep reflections on what brought them to doctoral study while learning research skills.
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ABSTRACT : The issue of climate change related to carbon emissions has become an alarming global
phenomenon. The manufacturing sector contributes significantly to global greenhouse gas emissions. Therefore,
efforts to mitigate climate change through the implementation of green taxes and Social Responsibility
Programsare important for manufacturing industry. This research aims to analyze the effect of implementing
green tax and Social Responsibility Programs on environmentally sustainable development in manufacturing
industry. A quantitative approach is used with the research object of manufacturing industry listed on the
Indonesia Stock Exchange in 2020-2022. Analyzed using Partial Least Square (PLS) method. The research
results show that the implementation of green tax has a significant effect on environmentally sustainable
development, while Social Responsibility Programsdo not have a significant effect. These findings indicate that
green tax policies are effective in encouraging companies to switch to more environmentally friendly business
practices, but Social Responsibility Programshave not been fully integrated with environmental sustainability
efforts. This research contributes to the literature related to fiscal policy instruments and corporate social
responsibility practices in supporting environmentally sound sustainable development in the manufacturing
sector.
KEYWORDS: Green tax; Social responsibility; Environmentally sustainable development; Manufacturing
industry
Creating Immersive Language Learning Environments for Young LearnersAJHSSR Journal
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Language (EFL) contexts has been a topic of considerable interest and debate among educators. Despite
numerous constraints such as time, curriculum, and stakeholder expectations, it is feasible to develop effective
immersive environments. This paper explores the concept of immersion language learning, tracing its historical
development and highlighting its benefits, particularly for young learners. It discusses the distinctions between
total, partial, and dual-immersion programs, emphasizing the critical role of using the target language as the
medium of instruction. Furthermore, it examines the cognitive and academic advantages documented in seminal
immersion programs like Saint-Lambert and Coral Way. By synthesizing research and offering practical
strategies for EFL settings, this paper underscores the importance of teacher commitment, the selection of
appropriate materials, and the adoption of Content and Language Integrated Learning (CLIL) principles.
Ultimately, the findings affirm that immersive environments significantly enhance language proficiency,
cognitive flexibility, and academic achievement, advocating for their broader implementation in EFL
classrooms.
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2. Educators described developing adaptability, innovation, and balancing digital and life skills as they transitioned to remote teaching. They engaged in CPD to remain creative and resourceful in delivering quality education online. Connecting with other educators globally was seen as a blessing.
3. Themes that emerged included passion for lifelong learning, collaboration, and prioritizing educators' well-being. Policymakers are recommended to review and adapt CPD programs
Assessment Of Research Faculty Development Program Efficacy In Writing Resear...Natasha Grant
This study aimed to assess the efficacy of a research faculty development program workshop in writing full research proposals that was conducted at Saint Mary's University. The workshop trained 25 faculty participants on writing the first three chapters of a research paper using the university's standard format. These chapters included the background, literature review, and methodology. The study found that the workshop was effective based on evaluations of the participants' outputs, delivery of the workshop, and attainment of objectives. It concluded that faculty should continue participating in research training to strengthen their skills and better fulfill the university's mission of research, teaching, and community service.
This article summarizes a literature review on e-mentoring programs in higher education from 2009-2019. The review identified 20 high-quality studies that met the inclusion criteria. Key findings include that e-mentoring programs help students succeed academically and develop skills for their careers. However, little research has examined e-mentoring for students in off-site internships. The review establishes a need for more research on effective e-mentoring program design and implementation for internship students.
A Tracer Study on the Graduates of Bachelor of Secondary Education Major in E...Erica Thompson
This document provides background information on a study that aims to trace graduates of the Bachelor of Secondary Education in English program at Tarlac State University College of Education from the 2014-2015 batch. The study seeks to understand the graduates' employment profiles, acquired teaching skills and competencies, ratings of university support services, and implications of the program. Conducting tracer studies is important for evaluating curriculum relevance and graduate outcomes. The results of this study will provide feedback to improve the English education program and help the university adapt to current needs and demands.
A participant research for learning methodology on education doctorial traini...Aziz Ahmad
This document outlines a participatory research methodology used in a doctoral training program. Key points:
1. Doctoral students formed research dyads to study what influenced their decisions to pursue doctoral studies. They wrote narratives, interviewed each other, and discussed their educational trajectories.
2. The collaborative approach aimed to give students hands-on experience with research methods while reflecting on their own doctoral journeys. Project meetings and data provided opportunities to learn about methodology.
3. The methodology was intended to provide an alternative to more common forms of doctoral training like lectures. By actively participating in their own research, students could gain deep reflections on what brought them to doctoral study while learning research skills.
This document summarizes a research paper on the Research, Development and Diffusion (RD&D) model of curriculum innovation. The RD&D model involves conceiving new ideas for the curriculum at a central authority, developing prototype materials through field testing and modification, mass producing revised materials, disseminating the innovation through training programs, and implementing it in schools. The document provides an example of how STEM projects could be incorporated into the Pakistani national curriculum using this model, and emphasizes practical application and alignment with international standards to modernize outdated curricula.
This document summarizes a research study that examined university students' attitudes toward full-time and distance learning. It begins by defining university education and outlining the two main modes of study - full-time and distance. Key terms associated with each mode are identified. The study aimed to determine if students perceive the two modes differently and identify any differences in their attitudes toward concepts related to each. Surveys were conducted using the ATER method to measure student attitudes on a semantic differential scale. The results of the study are then presented.
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The Influence of Green Tax Implementation and Social Responsibility Programs ...AJHSSR Journal
ABSTRACT : The issue of climate change related to carbon emissions has become an alarming global
phenomenon. The manufacturing sector contributes significantly to global greenhouse gas emissions. Therefore,
efforts to mitigate climate change through the implementation of green taxes and Social Responsibility
Programsare important for manufacturing industry. This research aims to analyze the effect of implementing
green tax and Social Responsibility Programs on environmentally sustainable development in manufacturing
industry. A quantitative approach is used with the research object of manufacturing industry listed on the
Indonesia Stock Exchange in 2020-2022. Analyzed using Partial Least Square (PLS) method. The research
results show that the implementation of green tax has a significant effect on environmentally sustainable
development, while Social Responsibility Programsdo not have a significant effect. These findings indicate that
green tax policies are effective in encouraging companies to switch to more environmentally friendly business
practices, but Social Responsibility Programshave not been fully integrated with environmental sustainability
efforts. This research contributes to the literature related to fiscal policy instruments and corporate social
responsibility practices in supporting environmentally sound sustainable development in the manufacturing
sector.
KEYWORDS: Green tax; Social responsibility; Environmentally sustainable development; Manufacturing
industry
Creating Immersive Language Learning Environments for Young LearnersAJHSSR Journal
ABSTRACT: Creating immersive language learning environments for young learners in English as a Foreign
Language (EFL) contexts has been a topic of considerable interest and debate among educators. Despite
numerous constraints such as time, curriculum, and stakeholder expectations, it is feasible to develop effective
immersive environments. This paper explores the concept of immersion language learning, tracing its historical
development and highlighting its benefits, particularly for young learners. It discusses the distinctions between
total, partial, and dual-immersion programs, emphasizing the critical role of using the target language as the
medium of instruction. Furthermore, it examines the cognitive and academic advantages documented in seminal
immersion programs like Saint-Lambert and Coral Way. By synthesizing research and offering practical
strategies for EFL settings, this paper underscores the importance of teacher commitment, the selection of
appropriate materials, and the adoption of Content and Language Integrated Learning (CLIL) principles.
Ultimately, the findings affirm that immersive environments significantly enhance language proficiency,
cognitive flexibility, and academic achievement, advocating for their broader implementation in EFL
classrooms.
KEYWORDS : CLIL, EFL, immersion, young learners
Study of Road Patterns and Space Formation in Settlement Areas on the Edge of...AJHSSR Journal
ABSTRACT: This research aims to find developments in road patterns from 2008 to 2024 and explain the
influence of road patterns on the formation of settlements on the edge of Lake Laut Tawar. This research uses a
quantitative descriptive approach and diachronic reading analysis techniques. This research uses overlapping
maps (superimpose), surveys, and interviews. The results of this research are to find factors that influence the
formation of settlements on the edge of Lake Laut Tawar, including the flat topographic conditions. Demographics
continue to increase in the population of the study location. The social culture at the study location is that the
residents who live on the edges of Lake Laut Tawar are residents who have family relationships. Distribution of
space designations that change function from agricultural land to residential land. Land values vary on the edges
of Lake Laut Tawar according to their zones.
KEYWORDS : Road Pattern, Lake Edge, Laut Tawar Lake
HAPIS AT KATANUNGAN, PANGUNGULILA NG MGA NAIWAN: SIPAT-SURI SA MAIKLING KUWEN...AJHSSR Journal
ABSTRAK: Ang pagpapatiwakal o sariling pagtapos ng buhay ay isang malubhang dilema na madalas na
kinahaharap ng isang taong nakararanas ng malalim na hirap at kalungkutan. Ang isa sa mga dahilan ng
pagpapatiwakal ay ang pagtingin dito bilang isang paraan ng pagtakas mula sa mga suliranin at hamon ng buhay.
Ang pagsusuri sa maikling kuwentong "Bahay sa Dilim" ni Alfredo Enriquez ay isang uri ng kwalitatibong
pananaliksik na gumamit ng pagsusuring pangnilalaman upang maabot ang layunin nito na tukuyin at
maipaliwanag ang mga isyu ng dilema at desisyon sa pagpapatiwakal, pagmamahal sa pamilya, at pangungulila
at pagsisisi. Sa paggamit ng mga teoryang pampanitikan tulad ng eksistensyalismo at romantisismo bilang mga
gabay, ninais ng mga mananaliksik na magbigay-liwanag at solusyon sa mga isyu ng pagpapatiwakal. Ito ay
magiging patnubay sa pagpapalawak ng kaalaman tungkol sa mga suliranin at karanasan ng mga pamilyang
Pilipino, pati na rin sa mga laban na hinaharap ng isang tao na nakararanas ng isang dilema. Sa dulo, hinahamon
ng pag-aaral na ito na gamitin pa ang iba't ibang uri ng panitikan na mas naglalarawan ng tunay na karanasan at
realidad ng buhay.
KEYWORDS : pagpapatiwakal, dilema, kalungkutan, buhay, pangungulila
Risk Tolerance as A Moderation of Financial Literacy and Lifestyle on Old Age...AJHSSR Journal
ABSTRACT:Old age financial planning must consider various factors, such as retirement age, estimated
monthly expenses in retirement, life expectancy, current and projected income until retirement which determines
the ability to save, assets and investments already owned, and the impact of inflation on future purchasing
power. Future, as well as the level of investment return. This research is causal associative research, this
research uses a quantitative approach. The population used in this research were employees within the Rectorate
of the University of Mataram, 67 Civil Servants. The saturated sampling method or total sampling is a sampling
technique in which all members of the population are used as samples. In this questionnaire, respondents'
answers were measured using a 6-point Likert scale: with ratings of 1 (strongly disagree), 2 (disagree), 3
(somewhat disagree), 4 (somewhat agree), 5 (agree), 6 (strongly agree). The Partial Least Square-Structural
Equation Model (PLS-SEM) with smart PLS 3.0 software was used to analyze the research data. The study's
findings indicate that financial literacy is found to have a positive and significant impact on old-age financial
planning among Rectorate employees at the University of Mataram. This indicates that as financial literacy
levels increase, so do activities relate to planning for retirement. Conversely, lifestyle does not exhibit a
significant influence on old-age financial planning for these employees. Furthermore, the interaction between
financial literacy and risk tolerance weakens the effect of financial literacy on retirement financial planning,
implying that higher risk tolerance diminishes the impact of financial literacy on planning for retirement.
However, risk tolerance does not moderate the influence of lifestyle on old-age financial planning, indicating
that the interaction between lifestyle and risk tolerance does not significantly affect retirement financial
planning for Rectorate employees at Mataram University.
KEYWORDS :Risk Tolerance, Financial Literacy, Lifestyle, Old Age Financial Planning
THE INFLUENCE OF APPLICATION FEATURES AND SECURITY THROUGH TRUST ON BRImo CUS...AJHSSR Journal
ABSTRACT : This research objective is to determine the influence of application features and security
through trust on BRImo customer loyalty in Banyuwangi. This research used the Explanatory Research type.
The population used in this research is all customers who use the BRImo application as of the end of December
2022 at the BRI Banyuwangi office, totaling 89,333 customers. The sampling technique in this research used a
multistage random sampling technique (multi stage sampling). In this study, the criteria used were customers
who happened to use the BRImo application and were financially registered, totaling 100 respondents. The data
analysis method used Structural Equation Modeling (SEM) with the SmaprtPLS application. The research
results showed that Application Features influence BRIMo Trust in Banyuwangi Regency. Security influenced
BRIMo's trust in Banyuwangi Regency. Application features influenced BRIMo customer loyalty in
Banyuwangi Regency. Security influenced BRIMo Customer Loyalty in Banyuwangi Regency. Trust influenced
BRIMo Customer Loyalty in Banyuwangi Regency. Trust mediated the influence of Application Features on
BRIMo Customer Loyalty in Banyuwangi Regency. Trust mediated the influence of Security on BRIMo
Customer Loyalty in Banyuwangi Regency.
KEYWORDS : Application feature, security, trust, loyalty
On Storytelling & Magic Realism in Rushdie’s Midnight’s Children, Shame, and ...AJHSSR Journal
ABSTRACT: Salman Rushdie’s novels are humorous books about serious times. His cosmopolitanism and
hybrid identity allowed him access to multiple cultures, religions, languages, dialects, and various modes of
writing. His style is often classified as magic realism, blending the imaginary with the real. He draws
inspiration from both English literature and Indian classical sources. Throughout his works, there is a lineage of
‘bastards of history’, a carnival of shameful characters scrolling all along his works. Rushdie intertwines fiction
with reality, incorporating intertextual references to Western literature in his texts, and frequently employing
mythology to explore history. This paper focuses on Rushdie’s three novels: Midnight’s Children, Shame, and
Haroun and the Sea of Stories, analyzing his postmodern storytelling techniques that aim to explore human
vices and follies while offering socio-political criticism.
KEYWORDS : Magic Realism, Rushdie, Satire, Storytelling, Transfictional Identities
CYBER SECURITY ENHANCEMENT IN NIGERIA. A CASE STUDY OF SIX STATES IN THE NORT...AJHSSR Journal
ABSTRACT: Security plays an important role in human life and endeavors. Securing information and
disseminating are critical challenges in the present day. This study aimed at identifying innovative technologies
that aid cybercrimes and can constitute threats to cybersecurity in North Central (Middle Belt) Nigeria covering
its six States and the FCT Abuja. A survey research design was adopted. The researchers employed the use of
Google form in administering the structured questionnaire. The instruments were faced validated by one expert
each from ICT and security. Cronbach Alpha reliability Coefficient was employed and achieved 0.83 level of
coefficient. The population of the study was 200, comprising 100 undergraduate students from computer science
and Computer/Robotics Education, 80 ICT instructors, technologists and lecturers in the University and
Technical Colleges in the Middle Belt Nigeria using innovative technologies for their daily jobs and 20 officers
of the crime agency such as: Independent Corrupt Practices Commission (ICPC) andEconomic and Financial
Crimes Commission (EFCC). Three research purposes and questions as well as the hypothesis guided the study
on Five (5) point Likert scale. Data collected were analyzed using mean and standard deviation for the three
research questions while three hypotheses were tested using t-test at 0.05 level of significance. Major findings
revealed that serious steps are needed to better secure the cybers against cybercrimes. Motivation, types, threats
and strategies for the prevention of cybercrimes were identified. The study recommends that government,
organizations and individuals should place emphasis on moral development, regular training of its employees,
regular update of software, use strong password, back up data and information, produce strong cybersecurity
policy, install antivirus soft and security surveillance (CCTV) in offices in order to safeguard its employees and
properties from being hacked and vandalized.
KEYWORDS: Cybersecurity, cybercrime, cyberattack, cybercriminal, computer virus, Virtual Private Networks
(VPN).
TACKLING ILLEGAL LOGGING: PROBLEMS AND CHALLENGESAJHSSR Journal
ABSTRACT: Illegal logging poses significant environmental, economic, and social challenges worldwide. This
research explores the problems associated with illegal logging in the present and future, shedding light on the
multifaceted nature of this issue and the accompanying challenges faced by governments, organizations, and
communities. The study employs a comprehensive literature review to analyze the current state of illegal
logging, its causes, and its consequences. It examines the environmental impact of deforestation, including
biodiversity loss, habitat degradation, and climate change. The researchers identify the challenges faced in
combating illegal logging in the present and anticipate future obstacles. It considers illegal logging networks'
complex and elusive nature, the limited enforcement capacity, and the need for international cooperation and
coordination. The study also examines the adoption and effectiveness of policies, regulations, and technological
advancements in curbing illegal logging practices in Davao City.
Keywords -Problems and Challenges, Cultural Disruptions, Anticipate future problems.
Towards Developing Students’ Soft Skills: The Case of ENSAM StudentsAJHSSR Journal
ABSTRACT: Building students’ soft skills has started to gain ground within the realm of higher education in
Morocco. However, the development of these skills requires a real-life context which simplifies their learning.
In this regard, the present study is mainly conducted to investigate the effect of the out-group collaborative
learning method on the development of students’ soft skills. Data for the study comes from 20 semester two
students at “Ecole Nationale Superieure d'Arts et Metiers” (ENSAM), Moulay Ismail University, Meknes, by
implementing a one-group pretest-posttest research design. The qualitative and quantitative findings confirm
that there is a statistically significant difference between the pretest and posttest results. Therefore, the adopted
treatment, the out-group collaborative learning method, has improved students’ communication, adaptability and
presentation delivery skills. The findings of this study can be useful for future studies and give language
teachers insights into the importance of using the out-group collaborative learning method in their teaching of
the soft skills.
KEYWORDS : collaborative learning, soft-skills, out-group collaborative learning method
STUDY ON THE DEVELOPMENT STRATEGY OF HUZHOU TOURISMAJHSSR Journal
ABSTRACT: Huzhou has rich tourism resources, as early as a considerable development since the reform and
opening up, especially in recent years, Huzhou tourism has ushered in a new period of development
opportunities. At present, Huzhou tourism has become one of the most characteristic tourist cities on the East
China tourism line. With the development of Huzhou City, the tourism industry has been further improved, and
the tourism degree of the whole city has further increased the transformation and upgrading of the tourism
industry. However, the development of tourism in Huzhou City still lags far behind the tourism development of
major cities in East China. This round of research mainly analyzes the current development of tourism in
Huzhou City, on the basis of analyzing the specific situation, pointed out that the current development of
Huzhou tourism problems, and then analyzes these problems one by one, and put forward some specific
solutions, so as to promote the further rapid development of tourism in Huzhou City.
KEYWORDS:Huzhou; Travel; Development
Enhancing Losari Beach Exploration: Augmented Reality for Immersive Visualiza...AJHSSR Journal
ABSTRACT: South Sulawesi, commonly known as Makassar, boasts rich cultural heritage and customs,
making it a prominent destination for tourism. Among its attractions, Losari beach stands out as a focal point for
visitors seeking to explore the city's natural beauty and cultural offerings. In this context, leveraging modern
technology such as augmented reality presents an innovative approach to showcasing Losari beach to potential
tourists. This research endeavors to introduce tourism assets in a more visually captivating manner through the
use of augmented reality. Utilizing software tools like Unity and Adobe Illustrator, the study focuses on creating
an immersive experience where tourists can interact with virtual representations of Losari beach. By simply
pointing their mobile phone cameras at designated markers or using barcode scanners, tourists can access
augmented reality features embedded within the application. The findings of this research aim to provide
valuable information, particularly for foreign tourists, about Losari beach, positioning it as a compelling
destination within South Sulawesi's diverse array of tourist attractions. Through this technological innovation,
the study seeks to enhance the visibility and appeal of Makassar city's tourism offerings on a global scale.
KEYWORDS: Visualizing, Losari Beach, Augmented Reality
DEVELOPMENT STATUS AND COUNTERMEASURES OF TMALL DURING THE COVID-19 EPIDEMICAJHSSR Journal
ABSTRACT:China's e-commerce enterprises have developed rapidly, among which Tmall has become one of
the largest retail shopping websites in China.But in the past year, the Covid-19 epidemic has brought a huge
impact to Chinese e-commerce enterprises, and Tmall is no exception.Therefore, the development status of
Tmall in the new crown epidemic situation was analyzed, and the viewpoint was put forward :Tmall1 stabilized
the situation in the face of the epidemic situation and made a very correct countermeasures.The influence of this
epidemic on Tmall was deeply analyzed, and the conclusion was made: the new crown epidemic is both a
challenge and an opportunity forTmall.
KEYWORDS:Tmall; COVID - 19 outbreak ; The electronic commerce
Factors affecting undergraduate students’ motivation at a university in Tra VinhAJHSSR Journal
ABSTRACT: Motivation plays an important role in foreign language learning process. This study aimed to
investigate student’s motivation patterns towards English language learning at a University in Tra Vinh, and factors
affecting their motivation change toward English language learning of non-English-major students in the semester.
The researcher used semi-structured interview at the first phase of choosing the participants and writing reflection
through the instrument called “My English Learning Motivation History” adapted from Sawyer (2007) to collect
qualitative data within 15 weeks. The participants consisted of nine first year non-English-major students who learning
General English at pre-intermediate level. They were chosen and divided into three groups of three members each
(high motivation group; average motivation group; and low motivation group). The results of the present study
identified six visual motivation patterns of three groups of students with different motivation fluctuation, through the
use of cluster analysis. The study also indicated a diversity of factors affecting students’ motivation involving internal
factors as influencing factors (cognitive, psychology, and emotion) and external factors as social factors (instructor,
peers, family, and learning environment) during English language learning in a period of 15 weeks. The findings of
the study helped teacher understand relationship of motivation change and its influential factors. Furthermore, the
findings also inspired next research about motivation development in learning English process.
KEY WORDS: language learning motivation, motivation change, motivation patterns, influential factors, students’
motivation.
The Impact of Work Stress and Digital Literacy on Employee Performance at PT ...AJHSSR Journal
ABSTRACT :This research aims to analyze the correlation between employee work stress and digital literacy
with employee performance at PT Telkom Akses Area Cirebon, both concurrently and partially. Employing a
quantitative approach, the study's objectives are descriptive and causal, adopting a positivist paradigm with a
deductive approach to theory development and a survey research strategy. Findings reveal that work stress
negatively and significantly impacts employee performance, while digital literacy positively and significantly
affects it. Simultaneously, work stress and digital literacy have a positive and significant influence on employee
performance. It is anticipated that company management will devise workload management strategies to
alleviate work stress and assess the implementation of more efficient digital technology to enhance employee
performance.
KEYWORDS -digital literacy, employee performance,job stress, multiple regression analysis, workload
management
The Settlement of Construction Disputes Through Dispute Councils From the Per...AJHSSR Journal
ABSTRACT:This research differs from the practice of business activity in the construction services industry,
which may lead to construction disputes. The settlement of construction disputes is a consensus based on the
basic principle of debate. If the discussions between the parties do not reach an agreement, the parties may take
measures to resolve the dispute through the dispute council. Because the standard governing the disputes
committee was not fully regulated, they did not comply with the principle of legal certainty. Therefore, further
research was needed to establish a theoretical basis for regulating the disputes committee in settling construction
disputes. This research is a standard legal research using a legal regulatory, conceptual, and comparative
approach. The research results show that the ideal concept of resolving construction disputes through a dispute
council based on the value of legal certainty is to establish that the position of the dispute council is a special
court that has the authority to resolve construction disputes under construction services agreements. To realize
the position of the Court of Disputation as a special court, it must be based on the creation of philosophical
values, the creationof legislative regulations, and the creation of the institutional structure of the Court of
Disputation.
KEYWORDS-Construction Disputes, Dispute Council, Special Court
VALUES OF ORAL LITERATURE IN THE SOCIETY: A STUDY OF FOLKTALES OFOGBA IN RIVE...AJHSSR Journal
ABSTRACT : Oral literature is a creative work of art that portends high merit and has the creative use of
imagination in preliterate societies. It adopts the genres of literature: drama, prose and poetry in the oral milieu,
using performance as its hallmark. It thrives on the use of oral data because of its orality. This paper focuses on
the moral values or oral literature in the society using Ogba as a spring board. The study was carried out in
communities ofOgba. The population of the study consists of ten towns and village, in Ogba. The theoretical
framework used is Dell Hyme’s ethno-poetics because the works of oral literature relate to the society. This
paper concludes that oral literature serves to against all odds; communicate ideas, emotions, beliefs and
appreciation of life. The folktales in Ogba for instance, serve similar purpose through their
rendition/performance. Through the stories, the younger generation in Ogba society is familiarised with the
customs, traditions, and rituals prevalent in the society. This paper therefore recommends the use of oral
literature in all its genres to inculcate moral values and lessons to the teenagers and youths. Against this
background, Ogba (African) themselves must cease to regard oral literature as primitive and fetish.
KEYWORDS: Values, Oral Literature, Society, Ogba, Folktales
Pormalistikong Pagdalumat sa mga Tula ni Ron CanimoAJHSSR Journal
ABSTRACT: Nilayon ng pag-aaral na ito na masuri ang dalawampung (20) tula ni Ron Canimo gamit ang
pormalistikong dulog batay sa mga sumusunod na elemento: (a) Sukat at Tugma, (b) Talinghaga at
Simbolismo, (c) Imahen, (d) Tema, at (e) Diksiyon. Layunin din nitong mataya ang antas ng pagtanggap ng
ginawang pagsusuri gamit ang nabuong instrumento sa pagtataya nito. Sinunod dito ang Input-Process-Output
na balangkas ng pag-aaral at ginamitan ng kwantitatib-deskriptib-ebalwatib na pamamaraan. Sa pamamagitan
ng talatanungang ibinatay sa ginamit ni Morales (2014) na naimodipika ayon sa kahingian ng kasalukuyang
pag-aaral, tatlong (3) gurong eksperto ang nagsilbing tagataya dito na siyang tumiyak sa kahusayan ng nabuong
pagsusuri ng mananaliksik. Gamit ang Content Analysis, natuklasan na makabagong pamamaraan ang istilo na
ginamit ni Ron Canimo sa pagsulat ng mga tula. Lahat ng kanyang mga tula ay walang sinusunod na sukat at
tugma, may iba‟t ibang tayutay at simbolismong ginamit, magkaibang pandama ang pinagana dahil sa mga
imahe at paglalarawang ginawa, iba‟t ibang uri ng pag-ibig ang tinalakay at gumamit ng pormal, impormal o
kumbersasyonal na wika at makabagong istilo sa pagsulat ng tula. Gamit ang mean at standard deviation,
lumabas na “Mataas” ang antas ng pagtanggap sa kabuuan ng mga gurong eksperto na tumaya sa nabuong
pagsusuri. Lumabas din na “Mataas” ang antas ng kanilang pagtanggap sa nabuong pagsusuri batay sa mga
sumusunod na elemento: (a) Sukat at Tugma, (b) Talinghaga at Simbolismo, (c) Imahen, (d) Tema, at (e)
Diksiyon. Mula sa natayang pagsusuri at kinalabasan ng antas ng pagtanggap dito, naitala ang mga paksa sa
Junior High School Filipino na maaaring lapatan at gamitan ng nabuong pagsusuri.
KEYWORDS: Kumbensyunal, Pagdalumat, Pormalistiko, Ron Canimo, Tula
SCHOOL CULTURE ADAPTATION AMONG INDIGENOUS PEOPLES COLLEGE STUDENTS AT A PRIV...AJHSSR Journal
ABSTRACT: This qualitative study investigates the adaption experiences of indigenous college students at the
University of Mindanao, Matina-main campus. Eight major themes emerged, including difficulties with language
proficiency, online learning, classroom interaction, examination systems, grading procedures, school regulations,
resource accessibility, coping mechanisms, and future goals. Implications include the requirement for targeted
language proficiency and technology use support, an understanding of adaption processes, interventions to
improve resource accessibility, and equitable public administration policies. The study underlines the importance
of adaptation in various educational contexts, as well as the role of educators and legislators in creating inclusive
learning environments.
KEYWORDS: indigenous college students, adaptation, educational challenges, coping strategies
The effect of Institutional Ownership, Sales Growth and Profitability on Tax ...AJHSSR Journal
ABSTRACT: This research aims to test, analyze and obtain empirical evidence about the influence of
institutional ownership, sales growth and profitability on tax avoidance. The object of this research is
manufacturing companies in the consumer goods industry sector listed on the Indonesia Stock Exchange (BEI)
in 2018-2022. This research used quantitative research methods and causal research design. The sampling
technique in this research used non-probability sampling with purposive sampling as the basis for determining
the sample so that a sample of 55 samples was obtained. The data used is secondary data obtained from the
official website of the Indonesia Stock Exchange (BEI) during the 2018-2022 period. The data analysis method
used was multiple linear regression analysis with several tests such as descriptive statistical tests, classical
assumption tests, and hypothesis testing using SPSS version 26 statistical software. The results showed that the
institutional ownership variable has no effect on tax avoidance, while the sales growth and profitability has a
negative and significant effect on tax avoidance.
KEYWORDS: Institutional Ownership, Sales Growth, Profitability, Tax Avoidance
Beyond Degrees - Empowering the Workforce in the Context of Skills-First.pptxEduSkills OECD
Iván Bornacelly, Policy Analyst at the OECD Centre for Skills, OECD, presents at the webinar 'Tackling job market gaps with a skills-first approach' on 12 June 2024
This presentation was provided by Racquel Jemison, Ph.D., Christina MacLaughlin, Ph.D., and Paulomi Majumder. Ph.D., all of the American Chemical Society, for the second session of NISO's 2024 Training Series "DEIA in the Scholarly Landscape." Session Two: 'Expanding Pathways to Publishing Careers,' was held June 13, 2024.
Elevate Your Nonprofit's Online Presence_ A Guide to Effective SEO Strategies...TechSoup
Whether you're new to SEO or looking to refine your existing strategies, this webinar will provide you with actionable insights and practical tips to elevate your nonprofit's online presence.
How Barcodes Can Be Leveraged Within Odoo 17Celine George
In this presentation, we will explore how barcodes can be leveraged within Odoo 17 to streamline our manufacturing processes. We will cover the configuration steps, how to utilize barcodes in different manufacturing scenarios, and the overall benefits of implementing this technology.
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Science Education PhD in Nova Lisbon University an overview
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Research Paper Open Access
Science Education PhD in Nova Lisbon University an overview
Isabel Ribau
UIED, Departamento de Ciências Sociais Aplicadas, Faculdade de Ciências e Tecnologia, NOVA Lisbon
University, Campus da Caparica, 2829-516 Caparica, Portugal
ABSTRACT: Doctoral supervision is quite important, as it involves the training of researchers at an early
stage. Aiming at deepening knowledge about the doctoral student supervision experience in Nova Lisbon
University, an exploratory study was conducted in the area of Science Education. The time to complete the
doctoral degree in Educational Science at Nova Lisbon University (UNL) is not the ideal. This research work
intends to bring some light to this issue and produce knowledge about it. The study focus the students‟ point of
view regarding the doctoral supervision process. To accomplish the referred goal a survey was applied, to
doctoral students that are enrolled in this doctoral program at UNL.
KEYWORDS: PhD; Science Education; supervision practices; supervision perceptions;
I. INTRODUCTION
In recent decades, interest in doctoral training and the quality of its supervision process has increased in
several countries (Jones, 2013). At the global level, the driving force behind this educational movement has
been the consciousness of the impact that the quality of doctoral experiences has on multiple levels:
In PhD students (developed skills, acquired research skills, integration into the research
environment, preparation for team work -collaborative and/or cooperative);
Papers, publications;
Students wellbeing and burnout;
In the supervisors (development of quality projects, publications, personal prestige in the
academy, respect of peers, training of competent collaborators);
Time to submit of the thesis (success rate, time to complete, attrition);
In the eventual conclusion of the academic degree, as well as in the financial costs that it
entails for the universities themselves.
At European level, this area of educational knowledge has gained new importance, with the
implementation in higher education of the Bologna process (1999), the Lisbon strategy approval (2000), the
definition of new targets for higher education, confirmed in the Dublin descriptors (2004) and renewed in the
ten principles for the third cycle, in Salzburg (2005).
One of the challenges facing universities today relates the response to these institutions give to the
prospect of "lifelong learning" as advocated in the seventh point of the Salzburg report and to the emergence of
“mature students” sometimes also called “lifelong learners” or “hobby PhD students”, whose profile is different
from the traditional doctoral student (Watts, 2008; Lee, 2008; Baptista, 2014 and 2015). This diversity of
doctoral students with different expectations, needs, concerns and interests has led to a reflection on the
objectives, effectiveness, preparation that doctoral programs effectively give, and also in rethinking supervision
practices (Halse & Malfroy, 2010; Baptista, 2015).
During the PhD there is a process of teaching and learning between supervisor and doctoral student,
and it is important to look at each one of them in order to understand how this takes place. In this sense
supervision is an instructional/teaching methodology with a different pedagogical approach, once it is related to
the teaching of research and to the learning process of becoming an academic (Hughes, 2011; Pearson, Evans &
Macauley, 2012; Khene, 2014; Qureshi & Vazir, 2016; Bastalich, 2017). However, it is still a little-known
process that is seen as something that only concerns the supervisor and the doctorate. In studies on the doctoral
supervision process, it was found that the supervisor has a key role in the course and success of it, since the
relationship established with the doctoral student, his style and pedagogy, the learning environments that
provides and creates, as well as the communication and the relationship that establishes with the doctorate are
crucial to the quality of supervision (Kam, 1997; Lee, 2008; Baltzersen, 2013). Some of the weaknesses found
in these investigations were the long-time of completion doctoral, programs with poor quality, the dependence
of the degree completion of the doctoral supervisor-student relationship (which may lead to impairment in the
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development of personal autonomy and re-search, but also of the doctoral research project) and unpreparedness
at the pedagogical, meta-cognitive and communication levels of supervisors.
Some authors highlight the fact that the kind of skills that doctoral students should have before starting
the PhD and the acquisition of skills and cognitive development levels of doctoral students after completion of a
PhD, can be uneven for different doctoral programs and different supervision practices (Baptista & Huet, 2012;
Olehnovica, Bolgzda & Kravale-Paulina, 2015). From these investigations it is possible to perceive that three
aspects influence the whole process of knowledge construction during the PhD. The first is how the supervisor
handles creativity, understands metacognition, develops communication, and provides new ideas, proposals or
processes to achieve objectives (know how to select and resolve problems), stimulating and enthusiastic doctoral
students, (Kam, 1997). The second is the need for monitoring mechanisms to ensure that the student makes
progress and develops self-efficacy (Overall et al., 2011). And the third is the relationship established between
the supervisor and the doctoral candidate, who must go through the integration of the doctoral student in the
research environment, the willingness to listen, to argue and to encourage debate (Olehnovica et al., 2015).
In Portugal, there is no official supervisor profile of doctoral students, who may be researchers (with or
without experience/knowledge/ supervisory skills) or higher education teachers with different qualifications,
teaching, and supervision or research experiences. These facts, along with the growing number of PhD students
and the number of PhDs not completed in the desired time or even abandoned it, make it urgent to understand
who supervises, how supervision is done and how it is monitored and evaluated by supervisors, by doctoral
students and by higher education institutions themselves. The doctoral supervision has been the object of some
studies in recent years in Portugal, related to the competences of doctoral students, the construction of
knowledge during the doctorate (Figueiredo, Huet & Pinheiro, 2012), the expectations and emotions of doctoral
students in relation to supervision and supervisors (Baptista, 2014 and 2015).
At the Universidade Nova de Lisboa (UNL), the different success rates in the doctorates of the different
schools that constitute it (data from 2011-2012), lead to the questioning of the supervisory practices currently
applied, their success and the way they have been monitored and evaluated over time (Ribau & Gaio Alves,
2017). In recent years, this institution has published documents that seek to clarify its educational and research
policy, highlighting in these: the "General Bases of the Quality Assurance System for Teaching of NOVA"
(2011), The Code of Ethics (2014) and the "Good practice in PhD education at Universidade Nova de Lisboa".
This institution's effort to improve training in the third cycle was also reflected in the creation and development
of the NOVA Doctoral School (2010), a structure that intends to provide transversal training, interdisciplinary
and develop transferable skills, as well as to support supervisors in their supervision, but also accomplish the
second and eighth principles of the Salzburg report (2005): “2nd- Embedding in institutional strategies and
policies. Universities as institutions need to assume responsibility for ensuring that the doctoral programs and
research training they offer are de-signed to meet new challenges and include appropriate professional career
development opportunities; 8th- The promotion of innovative structures. To meet the challenge of
interdisciplinary training and the development of transferable skills”.
In this context, and to profound knowledge about doctoral supervision, we applied a preliminary survey
to PhD students in Science Education at UNL, to perceive their perceptions about the doctorate supervision
process that they are living through. This initial study has as aim to conceive a good instrument to measure the
doctoral students‟ perception about their doctoral supervision in the different schools who are part of this
Portuguese university.
Our research work focuses on how doctoral students perceive supervision. It intends to deepen
knowledge about two dimensions within the doctoral supervision process: the practices and the monitoring.
Following a quantitative design, an exploratory survey was conducted with doctoral students in Education
enrolled in different universities in Portugal. The answers from 42 doctoral students were analyzed and
preliminary results and conclusions were outlined.
II. SUPERVİSOR STYLE, PRACTİCES AND İMPLİCATİONS OF RESEARCH
2.1 Supervisor style, practices and implications of research
Supervision practice models differ. The British one-to-one supervisory model also referred by master
and apprentice (Yeatman, 1995) isn´t adequate for the actual PhD population (with different age, gender,
professional background and aims). The relation between style and quality in research supervision was
examined by Kam (1997) who states that quality of post-graduated research depends on the fit between
supervisor and student and is related to the ability of the supervisor to meet the students‟ needs. He concludes “
(…) the extent to which a student relies on her of his supervisor for guidance and motivation on work
organization and problem solving, research preparation, and communication exerts a significant effect on the
relationship between supervision quality and supervision style” (Kam, 1997).
Gatfield (2005), after analyzing PhD supervisory management styles, proposed a conceptual model
with four supervision styles, differentiated by characteristics related to two factors (structural and support
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factor), namely Laissez-faire, Pastoral, Directorial and Contractual. In this context the supervision style that is
operationalized depends not only on the context and the investigative situations, but also on the attitudes and
responses of both the student and the supervisor, and may be different over time and between the same
supervisor and each of the various students supervised by him. In the supervision Lassez-faire style the student
has limited management and motivation skills; the supervisor is not compromised or involved in the supervision
relationship and in the student interaction. Pastoral style is a supportive style where the student presents a low
level of management skills, but takes advantage of the resources that are available; the supervisor invests in the
relationship with the student providing support, but there may be no goals to be achieved. In the Directorial
style, the student presents great motivation and initiative capacity and needs to set goals, to complete work
within the prescribed deadlines. The supervisor has a close and regular relationship with the student, but avoids
an approach that does not involve work / tasks. Contractual style: the student feels motivated with the capacity
for decision-making, taking initiative; the supervisor has decision-making capacity, good management skills and
planning, and also relational / interpersonal skills.
Lee (2008) identifies five concepts of research supervision, based on the practices, attitudes and
approach of the supervisor in relation to the PhD student: functional, enculturation, critical thinking,
emancipation and developing a quality relationship. A supervisor with a functional approach emphasizes a more
directive and managerial practice. Students follow the defined plans for the PhD research project, as well as
departmental, institutional and legal rules and requirements. A supervisor with an enculturation-based approach
promotes the student's socialization process, once the student is seen as a future member of a discipline, sharing
its values, culture and identity. The supervisor has the role of gatekeeper and the student of apprentice. There is
a mutual commitment in this environment of socialization. If the supervisor approaches supervision as critical
thinking, he/she encourages the student to question and analyze his work, positioning himself/herself according
to various perspectives and concepts, to define and evaluate the argument appropriately, solve problems and
reflect on various aspects. The relationship established with the student is dialogic and dialectical in nature and
promotes student autonomy. In the approach to doctoral supervision as emancipation the supervisor gives
mentoring and support to the student, but also leads him to question/ reflect and develop progressively. If
doctoral supervision is carried out on the basis of a supervised conflict-free relationship, which is established on
the basis of trust, common sense, even friendship, the supervisor presents a supervisory approach corresponding
to a relationship development; supervisor presents emotional intelligence and can manage conflicts during the
PhD process (Lee, 2008).
One of the key predictors of research completion is the quality of the relationship between the PhD
student and supervisor. In a study related to time to completion, the authors concluded that the quality of
supervision (which includes personal qualities and relationship) is the key factor in the success of postgraduate
degrees (Seagram, Gould and Pyke, 1998). Mainhard and collaborators, proposed a supervision model entitled
“Interpersonal behavior supervision model”, that is based on two dimensions, influence and proximity, and
permit classify the interpersonal supervisor behavior as strict, leadership, helping/friendly, understanding,
student responsibility/freedom, uncertain, dissatisfied, admonishing (Mainhard, van der Rijst, van Tartwijk and
Wubbels, 2009). The interaction developed between student and supervisor is bidirectional, both elements
influence the communication and the interpersonal relationship that is established. The interaction between
supervisor and student is unique since there is no relational pattern between the supervisor and the students
he/she supervises. In this context, the supervisor should support, with his/her experience and knowledge, the
student throughout the investigative process, giving him/her time and quality feedback, so that the student
develops high level investigative skills. When the relationship continues as in a PhD, expectations and relational
patterns themselves are changing / developing (Mainhard et al., 2009).
Maxwell & Smyth developed a model for supervision that has three key elements: the student, the
knowledge (includes the research process and the substantive content) and the research project (Maxwell &
Smyth, 2011). This model for supervision is based on the assumption that supervision is a creative, synergistic
relationship process that is related to student, knowledge and research project. In this context student and
supervisor are a team and the leader vary according to relative expertise, student autonomy, tasks and specific
situations.
2.2 Time to attainment to doctorate- causes and consequences
Time to complete or time to attain is influenced by several factors, that can go from academic
integration, social integration, economic support, personal and external factors. In a study carried out by Wao
and Onwuegbuzie, in a population of doctorate in Education, they found that the academic integration is
particularly related to time do attainment to doctorate in Education (2011).
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2.3 Effective PhD supervision practices – some recommendations
Some authors suggest supervision practices for effective supervision, in order to promote better
postgraduate supervision (James and Baldwin, 1999). These authors divide the supervision practices in three
issues: Foundations, Momentum and Final stages. The first moment, Foundations, includes ensuring that the fit
between supervisor and student is the right for project; that the supervisor gets to know the student profile
(personally and technically) and needs; that reasonable and agreed expectations are established; that he/she
works with the student in the research project development. After the partnership establishment, the supervisor
should encourage the students to write, provide high quality feedback and get students to be involved in the
department life, be inspiring and motivated and help students to cross crises. At the last moment, the supervisor
should demonstrate an active interest in students„ future career and monitor the final research, production and
presentation (James and Baldwin, 1999).
Other higher education institutions propose the best practice for doctoral education, as Max Plank
Society (2012), highlighting that “a PhD project is closely related to the quality of supervision” and underling
that students should choose not only the topics but also the supervisor. In the latest selection they should have a
chance of contact with potential supervisors. There are recommendations related to supervision referee and also
a well –balance student-to-supervisor ratio, the existence of a thesis advisory committee, regular meetings
between students and supervisor, framework conditions for a PhD project, confidante and training of the
supervisors. The students support pillar should be based on personal development, academic development,
career development and have a representation in the institute (Max Plank Society, 2012).
At Reading University they have “a system whereby staff who have not supervised previously act as
co-supervisors (alongside a more experienced supervisor) until they have supervised a student successfully to
completion”, and have also a guide to complement this hands-on experience. This PhD supervision guide refer
the procedure of student selection, training and development, responsibilities, supervisory meetings and styles,
give advice on how to supervise international and part-time students, reflects on different phase of the PhD
course, but also propose strategies to overcome the difficulties throughout effective supervision practices: timely
feedback, communicate academic standards and support PhD writing, monitoring progress, help student
examination preparation (Berry, 2013).
In Georg-August University school of science, there is a document named “Rules of good practice for
doctoral supervision” that focus on the supervisors, doctoral students and thesis advisory committees referring
their role in the PhD process (Georg-August University school of science 2012).
The German University Association of Advanced Graduate Training (UniWiND) recently (2015)
published a document entitled “Doctoral Supervision. Recommendations and good practice for universities and
doctoral supervisors” that aims to give clues to improve the doctoral supervision and provides recommendations
for the support and advancement of good doctoral supervision.
III. METHODOLOGY
An exploratory survey, was distributed to doctoral students in science education at the NOVA Lisbon
University (UNL) by e-mail (during two weeks) and twenty two of them answered it. At the questioner students
must agree, partially agree, partially disagreed and disagreed, with positive or negative statements, related to
doctoral education, particularly the supervision process and supervision research process. The survey focuses on
nine domains: Doctoral aim, Doctorate journey, Doctoral conclusion, Contact type; Feedback type; Work
environment; Supervision monitorization (mechanism and instruments); Supervision practices; Autonomy
development, students‟ perceptions about supervisor; supervisor engagement in the supervision process,
supervisor pro-file. Regarding the scale‟s internal reliability, Cronbach‟s alpha obtained was 0.900.
IV. RESULTS
4.1 Students profile
This preliminary study reveals that 50 % of the students that answer the survey present age between 40
and 50 years old, but 27 % of the students referred that have age higher than 50 years old. Some of the students
are from FCSH (23%) and others are from FCT (68%), two schools of the Nova Lisbon University. 50% of the
students are doing the PhD in full-time, and 41% indicate that are frequenting the four years or more.
4.2 Supervisor profile
Students assigned the following characteristics on their PhD supervisor: Excellent explainer and patient
(54 %), always supportive (54%), good listener and responsible (68%), tranquil (73%), inspire (77%), honest in
their opinion (86%). Supervisors are perceived as being experts in the re-search field (73%) and as leader that
guides students in the research project (64%).
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4.3 Doctorate aim
To understand what students considered the PhD aims, the survey, focused on the autonomy
development, competence, creativity development and innovations. 68% of the PhD students indicate that one of
the doctorate goals is the autonomy development and 73 % considered that develop research competence (skills
and capabilities) is also a finality. 59% are pretending to work in a higher education institution, and 41%
partially agreed.
4.4 Doctorate journey
To perceive why students chose their PhD supervisor we asked if they had already worked with them,
41% of the respondents assign that had worked previously with the supervisor but 54% never worked. 27% of
the students that answer the survey assign that this is a solitary process and 54% partially agreed with the
sentence: “PhD is a lonely process”. 9% refer that once consider giving up the PhD and 32 % partially agreed
with the sentence: “Sometimes I think of giving up the doctorate”. The most difficult thing in doctorate for these
PhD students is the time management (54% agreed and 46% partially agreed with the sentence “The most
difficult thing in the doctorate is the correct time management”. Only 36% of the PhD students feel that belongs
to an academic community, but 18% have the opposite feeling. 82% of the students consider themselves as the
author and 73% has an executer of their research project.
4.5 Doctorate conclusion
Students considered that known how to solve/ resolve problems and the acquisition of new
competences and knowledge are essential to conclude the degree for 77% of the PhD students, but 68% consider
that being creative and innovator is essential to.
4.6 Contact type and feedback
Seventy three percent (73%) of the PhD students indicate that usually the supervisor contact them and
meet them individually (45%). 73% of the respondents refer that Supervisor give them frequent feedback, but
18% refer that it is unclear/vague.
4.7 Supervision monitorization and practices
To perceive what, where the instruments used by the supervisor during the monitorization of the
doctoral research, we ask students if they used portfolios (5%), diary of the activities made by students or a log
or a lab book (5%), a regular written work (resumes, monographs, reports) (14%) and if they made during the
meeting with their supervisor a written information with the themes treated always (50%). Some activities
proposed by the supervisor are the observation of seminars or workshops, organize by research and pos-doc
research (41%), or participation in seminars or workshops with peer (55%), or even to participate in seminars or
workshops related to the themes of their PhD research (64%). 14% indicate that supervisor gives them limited
time to the tasks proposed by him and 64% stats that supervisor guide them in the research project.
4.8 Autonomy development
The planning and management of the research activities are made by both supervisor and students
(50%) and only 23% of the doctorate make is one research planes and manage them. 55% of the doctorate refer
that their supervisor consider them competent to make their one research decisions and encourage them to
present their results in conference and congress, and 59% to write papers. 64% of the doctorate indicate that the
supervisor ask their opinion about the re-search development. Only 45 % refer that do tasks that aren´t proposed
by the supervisor.
4.9 Supervisor engagement in the supervision process
Seventy three percent (73%) of the student classifies the relationship student-supervisor has a good
relationship. 73% refer that it is not necessary remember supervisor the project, although 14 % refer that need to
remember supervisor what is their research project and that rarely supervisor are involved with the project. In
the same context 23% of the doctorate feel that need more support from supervisors. 45% of the students state
that must schedule their meeting with supervisor previously and 18% refer that rarely supervisor has time to
meet them.
V. CONCLUSIONS
The results of the exploratory study indicate that the age profile of doctoral students surveyed is
analogous to the one reported in previous research about doctoral students in Education in Lisbon University
(Alves & Azevedo, 2010; Alves, Neves, Azevedo & Gonçalves, 2012). Some students refer to the lack of timely
feedback and availability to schedule meetings, but the majority considers that the supervisor‟s availability is
good. It was not possible to perceive if supervisor or students use instruments or strategies to monitor the
research development, but is possible to conclude that the individual and presently meetings are important to do
a review of the work done. The attrition is influenced by several factors that can go from academic integration,
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social integration, economic support, personal and external factors. Wao and Onwuegbuzie found that the
academic integration is particularly related to time do attainment to a doctorate in education (2011). With our
data it is possible to see that less than half of the students have the sense of belonging to an academic
community, and this can be the causes of the attrition in this population. These results give some clues related
the strategies that can be used to help students concluding the PhD, one is the monitoring research process by
the students, which seems that is not done by them. Others may include participation in the research group and
department activities as research group meetings, seminars, workshops, lessons, which is not clear if it appends.
Further developments of this explanatory survey aimed at a broader sample of doctoral students will enable to
better understand these results.
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