The Mad World of Research Scientists

1963 ◽  
Vol 8 (4) ◽  
pp. 150, 152
Author(s):  
SHERWOOD H. PERES
Keyword(s):  
Research Scientists

Desert island data

2018 ◽  
Author(s):  
Laurie Cohen ◽  
Joanne Duberley
Keyword(s):  
Life Course ◽  
Desert Island ◽  
Data Source ◽  
Research Scientists ◽  
Radio Programme ◽  
Work And Life

Laurie Cohen and Joanne Duberley describe their use of an unconventional data source—a radio programme—to study celebrity careers. This source also includes music, which evokes memories, and elicits emotions not readily captured in conventional interviews. They used the archives of the BBC Radio 4 programme Desert Island Discs to study the careers of well-known research scientists. The programme’s format has been consistent over its 70-year history; ‘castaways’ from all walks of life are interviewed about their careers and are asked to select eight pieces of music, which reveal many other aspects of their lives. This research focused on the relationships between work and life course, the notion of career as performance, and the role of emotion in the narration of career. Desert Island Discs is part of an extensive archive. As time and funding for research are tight, rapid no-cost access to such data is valuable.

Growth intentions among research scientists: A cognitive style perspective

Technovation ◽  
2015 ◽  
Vol 38 ◽  
pp. 64-74 ◽  
Author(s):  
Mirjam Knockaert ◽  
Maw Der Foo ◽  
Truls Erikson ◽  
Eva Cools
Keyword(s):  
Cognitive Style ◽  
Research Scientists

2019 IUPAC-Solvay International Award for Young Chemists—call for applicants

2018 ◽  
Vol 40 (4) ◽  
pp. 24-24
Keyword(s):  
General Area ◽  
International Award ◽  
Research Scientists

Abstract The 2019 IUPAC-SOLVAY International Award for Young Chemists is intended to encourage outstanding young research scientists at the beginning of their careers. The awards are given for the most outstanding Ph.D. theses in the general area of the chemical sciences, as described in a 1000-word essay. The award is generously sponsored by Solvay.

scholarly journals Influence of Talent Management Practices on Turnover Intent among Research Scientists at the National Museums of Kenya (NMK), Nairobi.

2019 ◽  
Vol 8 (1) ◽  
pp. 1-19
Author(s):  
Nicholas Ochieng' Ojwang'
Keyword(s):  
Employee Engagement ◽  
Social Exchange ◽  
Employee Turnover ◽  
Management Practices ◽  
Talent Management ◽  
Turnover Intent ◽  
Extensive Literature ◽  
Study Results ◽  
National Museums ◽  
Research Scientists

Human talent represents a source of competitive advantage. Yet the very people organisations would want to retain are the ones most likely to leave. What determines employee turnover is a vital question to organisations facing business continuity challenges. Through the prism of the Human Capital and Social Exchange theories, this study aimed at examining the influence of Talent Management practices on turnover intent among Research Scientists at the National Museums of Kenya, Nairobi. Data was collected by means of a structured questionnaire formulated based on extensive literature review. The study targeted 128 employees designated as Research Scientists at the time of conducting this study. Results indicate very high levels of engagement among Research Scientists at NMK. Though respondents understand how their performance is evaluated, the link between pay and performance appears unclear to them. Ample learning and growth opportunities do exist but identification of training needs is not methodical. The study also revealed a clear dissatisfaction with the total compensation package. Although majority of respondents believed that advancement opportunities existed, they were less confident regarding existence of equal opportunity for such advancement. Regression analysis of results indicated that of the six independent variables studied, only employee engagement had significant relationship with employee turnover intent. The study concludes that employee engagement is a critical factor in keeping employees in the organisation. It is recommended that NMK develops effective retention strategies to ensure that Research Scientists remain engaged and committed. An integrated rewards scheme incorporating non-financial factors, career development and work-life balance should form part of the strategy. In addition, a formalised induction program as well as a systematic learning and development scheme with individualised plans needs to be put in place.

scholarly journals DISEMINASI INFORMASI LOCAL CONTENT MELALUI PELAYANAN BATUAN KARST DI DPK GUNUNG KIDUL

2021 ◽  
Vol 42 (1) ◽  
pp. 77
Author(s):  
Muhammad Erdiansyah Cholid Anjali ◽  
Zeni Istiqomah
Keyword(s):  
Data Collection ◽  
Research Method ◽  
Information Dissemination ◽  
Qualitative Approach ◽  
The Public ◽  
Local Content ◽  
The Media ◽  
Research Scientists ◽  
Research Studies

DPK Gunungkidul offers local content services in the form of Karst Rocks. Information about the topography of karst rocks needs to be preserved because it represents the Gunung Kidul Region. This study aims to determine how the Karst Rock services and how the information dissemination carried out by the Gunung Kidul DPK to the community. This research method uses a qualitative approach and descriptive methods. Data collection techniques using observation, interviews, and documentation analysis. The results showed that the Karst Rocks in the Gunung Kidul DPK were served closed and placed on special racks. The provision of Karst rocks is compiled from research studies in collaboration with external parties. DPK Gunung Kidul provides information to the public about Karst Rocks through information dissemination activities. The process of disseminating information begins with collecting information from the results of research (scientists/researchers) and channeled through the media directly or indirectly so that it can be accepted by users. This activity is carried out to improve the scientific repertoire for the community and form of preservation of karst rock information.

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