SUSTAINABLE RESEARCH CULTURE IN HIGHER EDUCATION INSTITUTES: CASE OF A SMALL ISLAND NATION
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https://doi.org/10.18623/rvd.v22.n5.3107Keywords:
Education. Research Culture, Educational Policies And Procedures, Infrastructure, Sustainability, Education QualityAbstract
In the case of Maldives, some of the Higher Education Institutes (HEIs) are focused solely on teaching, but recently some institutes have led new developments in research. Therefore, this paper aims to examine and identify the characteristics of the sustainable research culture through the lens of the competing values framework. The study used a qualitative approach based on a case study design. Data were collected using semi-structured interviews with 5 research heads and 10 lecturers from all 5 HEIs in the Maldives with a research department. Participants were selected purposively based on their involvement in research work. Documents available from the institutions and participants were used to triangulate the data from interviewees. The findings were generated using a thematic analysis method. It is revealed that the research culture observed in Maldivian HEIs resembles more of a hierarchical culture where formalized policies and structures are in place and implementation is in its first few stages. In addition, some traits of market culture are envisaged as the result-oriented vision is found in the study. The study concludes that there is a long way to go for the HEIs to establish a positive research culture. The study suggests developing, sharing, and implementing research policies and procedures. The findings also highlight establishing conducive research environments and providing sufficient training, collaborative opportunities and incentives for staff to work on research. In addition, this study calls HEIs to determine a standard mechanism to monitor the institute's research output.
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