Publication challenges facing doctoral students: perspective and analysis from the UAE

Date
2021-01-05
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Taylor & Francis Group
Abstract
Research output is seen as an indicator of quality. Emerging higher education hubs, such as the United Arab Emirates, are heavily focused on developing research activity within the constraints of a developing research culture. This paper employs a case study model of a research-intensive univer sity in Dubai to highlight key challenges and obstacles to doctoral student research publication; and develop an under standing of the value of the academic doctorate. The authors conducted surveys, interviews and observation to provide an evidence-based analysis. This paper adds to literature regard ing research output of doctoral students and the practical challenges they are facing. The paper outlines key areas for development and possible institutional response.
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Keywords
Doctoral research; PhDjourney; capacity building;expectations of research;higher education
Citation
Hill, C. and Thabet, R. (2021) “Publication Challenges Facing Doctoral Students: Perspective and Analysis from the UAE,” Quality in Higher Education, 27(3), pp. 324–337.