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Academic Citizenship Behaviour: A Bibliometric Analysis and Research Agenda
No full textPurpose – This paper provides a rigorous bibliometric analysis of academic citizenship scholarship development. Academic citizenship has seen a long-term decline, and despite a recent surge in research interest, the field still lacks comprehensive studies and data.
Design / methodology / approach - Bibliometrics consists of a series of analytical procedures which are used to objectively assess a field of published outcomes by statistically analysing of bibliographic datasets, normally focused on various citations and co-citations of publications. Using the Web of Science core collection database of academic citations, bibliometric methodologies were used to identify and analyse academic citizenship (behaviour) literature through the assimilation of a nascent dataset of research outputs and presenting the results the data visualisation software, VOSviewer.
Findings - The study reveals the recent surge in interest in academic citizenship (behaviour) research. The prominent authors engaging with this method of research, their impact, and the key topics arising from these studies are also revealed.
Research limitations/implications – The analysis undertaken can be time sensitive, as the nature of bibliometric analysis is backward looking and so can be viewed as being retrospective as literature only appears after a period of time has lapsed and is under constant flux.
Originality - The study identifies areas where assimilations have occurred. Prospective opportunities for the further empirical development and research of academic citizenship behaviour are considered to rest in the areas of academic identity and the potential importance of the constructs of Psychological Contract, Psychological Climate and Psychological Capital
Corporate Sustainability Reimagined: A Bibliometric–Systematic Literature Review of Governance, Technology, and Stakeholder‐Driven Strategies for SDG Impact
No full textDue to the growing expectation that businesses incorporate the sustainable development goals (SDGs) of the UN into their governance, strategy, and operations, corporate sustainability has become a multifaceted necessity. Although the amount of study in this field is increasing, a comprehensive understanding of its development is constrained by disjointed approaches and a lack of coherence across theoretical, methodological, and thematic aspects. Bibliometric–systematic literature review (B‐SLR) of 267 peer‐reviewed articles published from 2015 to 2023 fills this gap by collecting both qualitative and quantitative trends. The study finds a three‐phase evolutionary trajectory that signifies the transition from normative CSR narratives to strategic, innovation‐driven sustainability models: emergence (2015–2017), consolidation (2018–2020), and institutionalization (2021–2023). ESG transparency, stakeholder governance, digital sustainability, and circular economy practices are important research areas that represent the increasing integration of blockchain, artificial intelligence, and the Internet of Things. The report also identifies prominent academics, publications, and national partnerships, all of which are backed by bibliographic coupling and co‐citation analyses. Based on the theories of stakeholders, resource‐based views (RBVs), institutions, and legitimacy, the results lead to a conceptual framework that summarizes the factors that influence corporate sustainability. Through cross‐sectoral and multistakeholder engagement, the study provides practical insights for improving governance that is aligned with the SDGs, institutional accountability, and innovation‐led sustainability solutions
Language and social justice: an introduction to linguistic activism
No full textLanguage and Social Justice provides readers with the knowledge and analytical skills required to explore why and how social inequalities and injustices are enacted through language, and how they may be challenged.
The expert authors introduce readers to theories, concepts, methods and applications which enable them to become ‘activist applied linguists’ in the field of language and social justice. Each chapter contains up-to-date information, case studies, study questions and activities, suggestions for activism, and recommended readings relating to a range of topics within the field of language and social justice research.
This innovative and accessible textbook is essential reading for students and scholars engaged in language and social justice research across a range of contexts
Exploring the Impact of HRM Practices in Cultivating an Ethical Work Climate
No full textIn recent years, there has been increasing amount of literature on workplace ethics and ethical behaviour. Several studies have focused on how workplace ethics have become a prime factor that shapes many organisation's principles, moral standards, and decision-making processes especially, as it relates to the promotion of trust and positive reputation. Recent evidence from previous studies suggest that ethical work climate provides the conducive environment needed to promote organizational citizenship behaviours, loyalty, employee commitment, retention and job satisfaction. This emphasizes the significant role of human resources in the promotion of ethical work climate and ethical behaviours. This empirical chapter will advance our understanding and contribute to knowledge by exploring the impact of HRM practices in encouraging and promoting ethical work climate within the Nigerian public sector. This exploration will be conducted through interviews of participants within selected organisations
Supporting and encouraging authors to publish Open Access Monographs with no REF2029 mandate
No full textThis online webinar explored how libraries are making the case for Open Access Monographs in the absence of a REF mandate. In August of last year, REF confirmed that the 2029 Research Excellence Framework will not have a mandate for Open Monographs, instead open access requirement for submission of longform outputs will be in place for the next assessment exercise, with implementation from 1 January 2029. Whilst this has delayed a sector wide transition to OA Books, there is still a need to support and encourage authors to publish open access monographs to encourage culture of Open Research and ensure the sector is ready for the 1st of January 2029
Exploring the effectiveness of AI-generated learning materials in facilitating active learning strategies and knowledge retention in higher education
No full textPurpose
This study aims to explore the intersection of AI-generated learning materials and active learning strategies in higher education artificial intelligence (AI) is bringing about changes and opening up new possibilities for an improved and more efficient higher education. However, the argument is that its use in education/classroom should be informed by verifiable evidence as well as best practice, which this scholarly work helps build evidence-based research to assess this technology in higher education.
Design/methodology/approach
Primary data was collected through structured questionnaire administered online via Google form. Based on the non-probability sampling technique, 300 higher education tutors and students across the UK were purposively targeted, out of which 218 (72.7%) response rate was achieved. Data was analyzed using descriptive statistics with the aid of Statistical Package for Social Sciences, whereby regression, correlation and Chi-square tests were conducted to determine the statistical significance, direction and strength of the relationship between the measured variables.
Findings
This study revealed that AI-generated learning materials support active learning strategies that enable students to actively engage in their learning, likewise enabling students to develop deeper understanding of their course content with significantly better knowledge retention, which is critical to the learning process. However, findings further revealed that acceptance/regular use of AI-generated learning materials is still below par across the higher education institutions, and there is major concern that the benefits may not be fully realized due to barriers to adoption.
Research limitations/implications
There are limitations that future studies can improve on, especially in terms of methodology. Pragmatism is a philosophical research stance that integrates quantitative data collection with qualitative data (such as interviews) and will ask in-depth questions to gain holistic quality data for such empirical. Future studies can also improve on the research scope to allow for generalizability of findings and check for potential biases in the data collection, analysis and interpretation processes.
Originality/value
Despite the huge anticipation regarding how AI technology could transform teachers’ roles in higher education, concrete research into AI-generated learning materials and actual impact in facilitating active learning strategies and knowledge retention is currently lacking. This study presents theoretical models on AI acceptance in higher education and explored the Technology, Pedagogical and Content Knowledge framework to inform empirical information on how AI can support active learning strategies and students’ knowledge retention
Bridging the Digital Technology Gender Gap: Challenges Faced by Women Entrepreneurs in Mashonaland West Zimbabwe
Get PDFThe digital technology gap presents significant challenges for women entrepreneurs in Mashonaland West, Zimbabwe. The study adopted interpretivism philosophy. Twenty-five women entrepreneur leaders with more expertise and knowledge of women entrepreneurship in the context of the study made up the study participants. Purposive sampling was chosen for qualitative data in this study. Qualitative data were analysed using thematic approach and the data were presented in themes. All the phases of the study, namely, data collection, data analysis, data presentation, conclusions and recommendations, were conducted with ethical considerations in mind. In the context of Mashonaland West, women entrepreneurs consistently report limited access to technology training, which further widens the gap in digital competencies necessary for modern business operations. Lack of infrastructure, security and trust, and customary and statutory laws discriminate against females, as norms restrict females from having their own properties, such as digital technology tools. Moreover, it was indicated that financial inclusion is critical for empowering women entrepreneurs to limit their capacity to invest in digital technologies. If the discovered challenges are not addressed, the digital gender gap will remain, and the entrepreneurial activities of women will remain compromised. The originality of the study is underscored by the lack of extensive studies specific to the Zimbabwean context, where socio-political and economic intricacies significantly influence women’s entrepreneurial endeavours. While many studies have focused on broader regions, this specific local study fills a notable void in the existing literature
Spatial pattern and influence of mass media exposure on sexual exposure among women with disabilities in sub-Saharan Africa
Get PDFBackground
Globally, people with disability have significant limitations in expressing their sexuality, and studies suggest that women with disability have an increased risk of sexually related problems due to impairment in one or more functional domains affecting their sexual desire. Thus, this current study investigated the spatial patterns and the influence of mass media exposure on the sexual exposure of women with disability in sub-Saharan Africa (SSA).
Methods
We utilised the latest secondary dataset with disability module from a demographic health survey conducted in 10 countries in SSA between 2010 and 2022. A sample size of 16,517 women with disabilities was included. We utilised spatial analysis to show the predicted prevalence of sexual exposure, whilst multilevel binary logistic regression was used to examine the association between mass media exposure, the included covariates and sexual exposure. The five models developed were presented using adjusted odds ratio (aOR) with corresponding 95% confidence intervals (CI), and statistical significance was determined at p < 0.05.
Results
The country with the highest prevalence of sexual exposure among women with a disability was Rwanda (77.13%), followed by Mali (72.03%), and the lowest was South Africa with 52.01%. Furthermore, women with disability who were exposed to mass media [aOR = 1.22; 95%(CI = 1.12–1.32)] had higher odds of being sexually exposed compared to those who had no mass media exposure. At the same time, those within the richest wealth index [aOR = 1.33; 95%(1.12–1.59)] were more likely to be sexually exposed compared to those who were within the poorer wealth index. On the other hand, women with disability who reside in communities with higher literacy levels [aOR = 0.80; 95%(CI = 0.71–0.90)] had lower odds of being sexually exposed compared to those who reside in communities with lower literacy levels.
Conclusions and recommendations
Findings from this study revealed that the majority of women with disability in SSA were sexually exposed, with those exposed to mass media having a higher risk of being sexually exposed. Thus, there is a need for policymakers to institute educational programs that promote the sexual and reproductive health of women with disability through the mass media
Reclaiming musics, shaping selves & healing moments: Motivations for participatory practice among musicians in Belgium, Colombia, Finland and the UK
No full textGlobal growth of participatory music practices has been met by increased scholarly attention. Whilst much research in this area has focused on the participants and impacts of such practices, this article presents practitioner perspectives. It draws on data collected within a three-year international research project that explored practitioners’ contexts, work and beliefs. We offer a qualitative research design via cross-cultural, multidisciplinary analysis of 88 semi-structured in-depth interviews in Belgium (n = 21), Colombia (n = 23), Finland (n = 20) and the United Kingdom (n = 24) using Glaser and Strauss’s Constant Comparative Method (1967). We found that alongside motivations relating to social, cultural, political and economic aspects of this work, practitioners emphasized ‘musical’ motivations. Our analysis brought up three overarching themes related to musical motivations across the countries: (1) disrupting and reclaiming musical cultures, (2) shaping musical selves and (3) psycho-physical states of being that emerge in and through the practice. We suggest that closer attention to practitioner musical motivations, and gains they experience through participatory practice, can bring about deeper understanding of the qualities of this growing field – globally and locally – on its own terms, with implications for participatory practice research and education