scholarly journals Challenges in Doctoral Research Project Management: A Comparative Study

10.28945/3419 ◽  
2016 ◽  
Vol 11 ◽  
pp. 105-125 ◽  
Author(s):  
Reuven Katz
Keyword(s):  
Project Management ◽  
Comparative Study ◽  
Western Europe ◽  
Engineering Students ◽  
Basic Research ◽  
Science And Engineering ◽  
Research Project ◽  
Doctoral Research ◽  
Western European ◽  
Doctoral Candidates

This paper presents quantitative results of a comparative study evaluating the management skills of doctoral candidates working toward a PhD and additional information related to their lifestyles. We conducted a survey among enrolled doctoral candidates at five universities in Israel and three technological universities in Western Europe. 1013 Israeli candidates and 457 Western European candidates replied to our survey. In our analysis, we compared the answers of Israeli Science and Engineering candidates to those of Social Sciences and Humanities candidates; in addition, we compared the answers of Israeli Science and Engineering students to their Western European peers. Our analysis focused on finding significant patterns by comparing these groups of students. In order to identify such patterns, we analyzed each question using the Pearson chi-square test. The current study’s main finding is that the majority of candidates, regardless of their chosen academic field or the region where they study, have no training or expertise in managing a doctoral research project. Based on these findings, we suggest that all doctoral candidates be taught basic research-project management. We believe that such training will provide them with a powerful tool for better managing their research as they advance towards successful completion of their doctorate.

scholarly journals Crises in a Doctoral Research Project: A Comparative Study

10.28945/4044 ◽  
2018 ◽  
Vol 13 ◽  
pp. 211-231
Author(s):  
Reuven Katz
Keyword(s):  
Social Sciences ◽  
Comparative Study ◽  
Doctoral Students ◽  
Engineering Students ◽  
Science And Engineering ◽  
Social Sciences And Humanities ◽  
Quantitative Results ◽  
Professional Assistance ◽  
Humanities Students ◽  
Doctoral Candidates

Aim/Purpose: To present quantitative results of an investigation that assessed crises reported by doctoral candidates while working toward their degree. Background: Crises that candidates encounter during their doctoral journey may lead to attrition from the doctoral program. A crisis in a doctoral project has several characteristics that must be understood in order to identify the crisis and, if possible, take corrective actions. Our study investigates various types of potential crises and the way candidates experience them. Methodology: We conducted a survey among enrolled doctoral candidates at five universities in Israel and three technological universities in Western Europe. We compared the answers of Israeli Social Sciences and Humanities candidates with those of Israeli Science and Engineering candidates; we also compared the answers of Israeli Science and Engineering students with their Western European peers. We applied statistical analysis to identify and compare significant patterns of reported crises among these three groups of candidates. In addition, we tried to find significant relationships between the reported crises and selected parameters that characterize the candidates’ background and learning habits. Contribution: The research presents quantitative results of typical crises patterns in a comparative study. It shows that while many candidates experience crises, few seek professional assistance. Findings:Our investigation showed that about 60% of enrolled doctoral candidates reported a crisis. Of the candidates who reported crises, about 70% did not seek professional assistance. Emotional crises were reported by a significantly higher percentage of Social Sciences and Humanities students than of Science and Engineering students. Conversely, expectation crises were reported by a significantly higher percentage of Science and Engineering students than of Social Sciences and Humanities students. Significantly, more Social Sciences and Humanities students reported economic crises than did Science and Engineering students. Students who experienced a crisis reported that it caused delays in the research and affected its quality. As a result of their crisis, over 25% of Science and Engineering students seriously considered terminating their studies. Recommendations for Practitioners :The results and discussion may be useful as a guide for advisers to better understand the formation of crises among their doctoral students. Recommendation for Researchers: The quantitative methodology presented in the paper may be applied to investigate additional phenomena in the field of doctoral studies. Impact on Society : The paper demonstrates that doctoral students are aware of potential crises due to the stressful environment they face. By reducing the number of crises, it may be possible to reduce the current rates of attrition, which have a significant impact on national economy. Future Research In future work we plan to expand the research to include the US in the comparative study.

The Evolution of Technology Research Management Systems in Japan: Government Laboratories, Private Industry and Universities

1998 ◽  
Vol 26 (1) ◽  
pp. 105-112
Author(s):  
Koty Lapid
Keyword(s):  
Project Management ◽  
Technology Policy ◽  
Basic Research ◽  
Research Process ◽  
Research Management ◽  
Management Systems ◽  
Private Industry ◽  
Research Project ◽  
Basic Research Project ◽  
Government Laboratories

AbstractIn this paper, I describe the development process of "overlapping development models for basic research project management" in Japan during the years 1970-95. I found that Japanese basic research project management models co-evolved through the joint learning of companies, government laboratories and universities. Finally, I present my conclusions and the implications of these management systems for the future development of Japan's technology policy, which includes not just critical technologies, but also the management of the research process.

scholarly journals Project Management Learning: A Comparative Study between Engineering Students’ Experiences in South Africa and the United Kingdom

2015 ◽  
Vol 46 (4) ◽  
pp. 47-62 ◽  
Author(s):  
Udechukwu Ojiako ◽  
Max Chipulu ◽  
Alasdair Marshall ◽  
Melanie J. Ashleigh ◽  
Terry Williams
Keyword(s):  
South Africa ◽  
United Kingdom ◽  
Project Management ◽  
Comparative Study ◽  
Engineering Students ◽  
Management Learning ◽  
The United Kingdom

scholarly journals Multidisciplinary Project Based Learning Within a Collaborative Framework: A Case Study on Urban Drone Conception

2016 ◽  
Vol 11 (12) ◽  
pp. 36 ◽  
Author(s):  
Sébastien Jacques ◽  
Sébastien Bissey ◽  
Arnaud Martin
Keyword(s):  
Project Management ◽  
Engineering Students ◽  
Systems Design ◽  
Electrical Energy ◽  
Project Based Learning ◽  
Research Project ◽  
Start Up ◽  
Human Material ◽  
Scientific Technical

Multidisciplinary project-based learning (PBL) allows multifaceted real-world problems to be resolved with solutions addressing scientific, technical, business, and social aspects. However, such a method can be very challenging in terms of project management (including planning, coordinating, and management of human, material and financial resources) and time-consuming, especially when involving several partners (academic and industrial partners). This paper provides firsthand experience of multidisciplinary PBL implemented in France in engineering education through a case study on urban drone conception. This research project has been proceeded within a collaborative framework in which 3 specialties (electrical energy systems, industrial computing, and mechanics and systems design) of a graduate school of engineering and a start-up company are jointly involved for the first time. This article discusses knowledge and skills that engineering students are expected to acquire at the end of the research project, and the methods of assessment. The designing, manufacturing, and experimental validation of the urban drone are described. The various steps in the project management, and the interactions with the students and partners (teachers and industrial partner) are particularly highlighted. Qualitative and quantitative data have been collected through questionnaires, student logbooks and reports. The results demonstrate that this experience is overwhelmingly positive since it empowers and enhances student learning.

Methodological Proposal Focused on the Intangible Resources Diagnosis of Intellectual Capital for Tourism Destination

2018 ◽  
Vol 9 (8) ◽  
pp. 739-748
Author(s):  
Quadrini Fabiana Andrea ◽  
◽  
Abraham Cynthia Anahi
Keyword(s):  
Project Management ◽  
Intellectual Capital ◽  
Research Team ◽  
Innovative Activity ◽  
Positive Relation ◽  
Tourism Destination ◽  
Research Project ◽  
Intangible Resources

The purpose of this paper is to develop and deepen one of the research lines that since 2010 the research team has been working on. It is related to one of the objectives set forth in the schedule of the research project “Management of the intellectual capital and innovation for tourism destination: a way to boost sector competitiveness”, which is being developed. The aim is to design and present a method that let make a diagnosis of intangible resources of intellectual capital for tourism destination and show its positive relation with innovative activity.

Research and Safety Design on the Scientific Research Project Management System Based on J2EE

2015 ◽  
Vol 743 ◽  
pp. 633-640
Author(s):  
Sheng Ju Yang ◽  
Shao Ting Shi ◽  
Jie Meng
Keyword(s):  
Project Management ◽  
Scientific Research ◽  
Fast Response ◽  
Gansu Province ◽  
Research Project ◽  
Project Management System ◽  
Dynamic Propagation ◽  
Scientific Research Project ◽  
J2ee Architecture ◽  
Series Of Functions

Starting from the introduction of the management of scientific research project, and then gives a detailed description based on J2EE architecture, the lightweight composite framework involving Spring, Struts and iBATIS and an iterative method is employed in project management. With a series of functions such as application, recommendation, processing, approval, assessment and management of scientific research project and so on, the system has the characteristics of easy maintenance, dynamic propagation and strong expansibility. Finally the safety of the system is discussed from two perspectives, namely its design and environment. Years’ of application in the management of scientific research project in Gansu Province has proved its good stability, fast response and high safety.

Sign in / Sign up

Export Citation Format

Share Document