Managing as a UX Researcher: No Two Paths Are Alike

New graduates interested in entering industry and individual contributors already in industry have little to no transparency into the life of a research manager. The industry professionals on this panel are all managers who oversee other researchers (and some of whom still continue to perform research themselves). Each manager has a very different set of roles and responsibilities and took a different pathway to arrive at where they are today. They will share insights around what management does and does not entail, discuss various ways one may become a manager (as well as the motivations), and break down types of teams managers may lead throughout their careers.

Interpreting Bibliometric Data

Many academic analyses of good practice in the use of bibliometric data address only technical aspects and fail to account for and appreciate user requirements, expectations, and actual practice. Bibliometric indicators are rarely the only evidence put before any user group. In the present state of knowledge, it is more important to consider how quantitative evaluation can be made simple, transparent, and readily understood than it is to focus unduly on precision, accuracy, or scholarly notions of purity. We discuss how the interpretation of ‘performance’ from a presentation using accurate but summary bibliometrics can change when iterative deconstruction and visualization of the same dataset is applied. From the perspective of a research manager with limited resources, investment decisions can easily go awry at governmental, funding program, and institutional levels. By exploring select real-life data samples we also show how the specific composition of each dataset can influence interpretive outcomes.

Cognitive Load Theory and worked examples

Can putting yourselves in your students' shoes help you to become a better teacher? Former maths teacher turned research manager Kiran Arora reflects on his experience of using Cognitive Load Theory and worked examples to tackle new areas of learning

The emergence of the publicly engaged research manager

The increasing spread and rising profile of publicly engaged research in the UK has been accompanied by the emergence of a new, specialized professional services role embedded within research project teams. With this in mind, the Public Engagement Professionals in University Research Network convened a survey and workshop in 2017 to critically examine the skills and experiences of individuals in administrative roles in such projects. This paper argues that this is a highly skilled role that blurs boundaries between academic, administrator and engagement professional, but within higher education institutions it is often poorly understood and, therefore, undervalued and unsupported.

Strategi Pengembangan Objek Wisata dan Kontribusinya Terhadap Penerimaan Retribusi di Kabupaten Batang

This study aims to determine the internal factors, external and development strategy attractions and its contribution to the levy in the District Batang.Metode this research is quantitative descriptive using SWOT analysis. The population in this research manager 5 attractions in Batang in 2016 which amounted to 62 people and sample 67 visitors. The results showed in the Grand Strategy Matrix 5 attractions are in kuadran1. Where the situation can be done by utilizing the strengths and opportunities in order to increase growth Attractions in Batang. Contributions Attractions in Batang against Levies The 2008-2014 The largest contribution is in the year 2012 in the amount of 5.07% and the lowest is at 2008 which was 1,35.Kesimpulan in this research is the development strategy Attractions in Batang located in quadrant I, which uses the strength to take advantage of existing opportunities. Penelitian ini bertujuan untuk mengetahui faktor internal, eksternal dan strategi pengembangan Objek wisata dan kontribusinya terhadap retribusi di Kabupaten Batang.Metode Penelitian ini adalah deskriptif kuantitatif menggunakan analisis SWOT. Populasi dalam penelitian ini pengelola 5 objek wisata di Kabupaten Batang pada tahun 2016 yang berjumlah 62 orang dan sampel 67 pengunjung. Hasil penelitian menunjukkan dalam Matrix Grand Strategy 5 objek wisata berada pada kuadran1. Dimana situasi tersebut dapat dilakukan dengan memanfaatkan kekuatan dan peluang agar dapat meningkatkan pertumbuhan Objek Wisata di Kabupaten Batang. Kontribusi Objek Wisata di Kabupaten Batang terhadap Retribusi Daerah tahun 2008-2014 Kontribusi terbesar ada pada tahun 2012 yaitu sebesar 5,07% dan terendah ada pada tahun 2008 yaitu sebesar 1,35.Kesimpulan dalam penelitian ini adalah strategi pengembangan Objek Wisata di Kabupaten Batang berada pada kuadran I yaitu menggunakan kekuatan yang dimiliki untuk memanfaatkan peluang yang ada.

UPAYA PENGELOLA TAMAN BACAAN MASYARAKAT DALAM MEMPERKUAT MINAT MEMBACA (Studi Kasus TBM Silayung Desa Ciburuy Kecamatan Padalarang)

This research is motivated by the problems found in TBM Silayung, namely the ratio between the number of residents with library visitors or readers should be able to reach the number one to ten people per day. While the ratio for the West Java at this time still in the range of one to tens of thousands. The purpose of this study this (1) To know the process of managing TBM Silayung in growing the reading culture. (2) To know management strategy of TBM Silayung in growing the reading culture. (3) To know the reader's response to the management of TBM Silayung.Theories used in this research include the concept of TBM, the concept of reading, the concept of management and the concept of PLS. The method used is qualitative descriptive approach and with a qualitative method. Data collection techniques used interviews and observations. Research location in TBM Silayung Desa Ciburuy, which is the respondent in this research manager, secretaries TBM, and five representatives from TBM visitors.Based on the research result that TBM Silayung has tried to run TBM according to its role. But still needs to be improved again in the form of programs that are creative and interesting