The movement of the Iron&Steelmaking(I&S)industry towards Net-Zero emissions and digitalized processes through disruptive,breakthrough technologies will be achieved through the use of Hydrogen.The biggest chal...The movement of the Iron&Steelmaking(I&S)industry towards Net-Zero emissions and digitalized processes through disruptive,breakthrough technologies will be achieved through the use of Hydrogen.The biggest challenge for the refractory industry is to continue to meet the performance expectations while,at the same time,moving to a more sustainable production direction.The complexity and urgency of these technological changes,highlighted by the European Green Deal,requires ambitious,international,interdisciplinary and intersectoral projects,bringing together institutes from across the global value chain,to carry out cutting edge research.The European Union,through its flagship doctoral training program,MSCA,has,and continues to support research and development as well as the promotion of the refractory industry in Europe.An introduction to two MSCA projects and some of the results achieved are highlighted within this article.展开更多
Background:Doctoral students have much higher risk of anxiety or depression than general population.Doctoral students worldwide are facing varying degrees of mental health risks.Method:Based on the survey data of 6,81...Background:Doctoral students have much higher risk of anxiety or depression than general population.Doctoral students worldwide are facing varying degrees of mental health risks.Method:Based on the survey data of 6,812 doctoral students worldwide in Nature in 2019,Probit and Logit models are used to explore the correlation between thefit of doctoral education and training process and the mental health of doctoral students.Results:(1)The training environmentfit of doctoral students has a significant positive impact on their mental health.(2)The academic professionfit of doctoral students has a significant positive impact on their mental health.(3)The orga-nizational culturefit of doctoral students has a significant positive impact on their mental health.(4)Thefinancial supportfit of doctoral students has a significant positive impact on their mental health.Conclusion:The higher the degree of doctoral students’training environmentfit,academic professionfit,organizational culturefit,andfinancial supportfit,the lower the possibility of anxiety or depression among doctoral students.The current research results can help reveal extensive factors that affect the mental health of doctoral students,facilitate the planning and development of effective intervention measures by universities,improve thefit of the doctoral education and training process,improve the mental health of doctoral students,and boost academic excellence.展开更多
About us:The College of Chemistry and Materials Engineering(CME)in Wenzhou University(Zhejiang Province,China)is looking for postdoctoral candidates(up to 25)specialized in Chemistry,Chemnical Engineering and Material...About us:The College of Chemistry and Materials Engineering(CME)in Wenzhou University(Zhejiang Province,China)is looking for postdoctoral candidates(up to 25)specialized in Chemistry,Chemnical Engineering and Materials Science.The college has its Chemistry program ranking ESI Top 6‰ worldwide,and Materials Science program ranking 589th in the world since 2023.展开更多
This review aimed to analyze the trends and contributions of nursing doctoral theses produced in Hong Kong. A total of 56 nursing doctoral theses were included in this review. The most often studied topic was cardiova...This review aimed to analyze the trends and contributions of nursing doctoral theses produced in Hong Kong. A total of 56 nursing doctoral theses were included in this review. The most often studied topic was cardiovascular rehabilitation care (n = 9, 16%). More recently, the most often studied topics has been health technology advancements in nursing care (n = 6, 10.7%). The common trend of study methods was to be quantitative in nature. Of the total, 35 out of 56 were quantitative studies. Half were experimental/ quasi-experimental research studies (n = 28, 50%). For theoretical foundations or applications, the majority (n = 21, 36%) of doctoral theses had no specific theoretical/conceptual models as study frameworks. This trend indicates that there is space for improving the theoretical and philosophical foundation of nursing research in Hong Kong. For the contributions of doctoral thesis research, Hong Kong nursing scholars place more emphasis on direct enhancement of clinical practice or the improvement of patient outcomes. This review provides concrete evidence of the status of nursing research and knowledge development in Hong Kong nursing.展开更多
Since the reform and opening up, as China's economic and social development, China's education has also made rapid develop-ment. Thanks to the rapid growth of total economic output, the need for high-level man...Since the reform and opening up, as China's economic and social development, China's education has also made rapid develop-ment. Thanks to the rapid growth of total economic output, the need for high-level manpower is increasing, which has provided an good opportunity for the rapid development of doctoral education in China. China's doctoral education started in 1978, when the first batch of 18 doctoral students were enrolled. In 1981, China began to implement a formal degree system, the second year, the first batch of six doc-toral students were granted Ph.D. degree. At present, China has more than 300 colleges and universities which have the right to authorize a doctorate, while the United States only has 253. So far China has cultivated more than 50,000 Ph.D. and become the largest country in the world in Ph.D. Cultivation.展开更多
The nursing shortage is exacerbated by the faculty shortage, as faculty approach retirement age and too few faculty exist to replace them. Masters-prepared nurse with limited preparation for teaching may be unable to ...The nursing shortage is exacerbated by the faculty shortage, as faculty approach retirement age and too few faculty exist to replace them. Masters-prepared nurse with limited preparation for teaching may be unable to attend traditional educational programs because of work and family commitments. Without further academic preparation, these nurses are illprepared for the faculty role. The College of Nursing partnered with the College of Education to develop a nurse educator degree program to prepare nurses for the faculty role. Blended and online courses are provided by the Colleges of Nursing. The EdD. in Instructional Leadership for Nurse Educators degree can be completed in three years of coursework followed by dissertation research.展开更多
The continuous rise of consumer price index (CPI) has increased concern over China's macroeconomic situation. Will inflation have a disastrous impact on the Chinese economy? What risks are brewing behind the boomi...The continuous rise of consumer price index (CPI) has increased concern over China's macroeconomic situation. Will inflation have a disastrous impact on the Chinese economy? What risks are brewing behind the booming real estate and stock markets? Have bubbles already occurred in the Chinese economy? From his office in Guohong Building, Beijing, Dr. Fan Gang gave his views on these questions in an exclusive interview with China Economist.展开更多
This paper initially forms its own doctoral dissertation system by summarizing and sorting out the Research and Practice classroom system and the Writing Skills of Doctoral Dissertation teaching material system, which...This paper initially forms its own doctoral dissertation system by summarizing and sorting out the Research and Practice classroom system and the Writing Skills of Doctoral Dissertation teaching material system, which are studied in the doctoral course. Through criticism and innovation, a set of doctoral dissertation system consisting of six major systems: preparation system, content system, organization system, supervision system, supports system and verification system is finally formed. This dissertation writing system will provide reference and help for doctoral students and researchers.展开更多
The provision of feedback on student work has been a common and even recommended practice across levels of education throughout the years.In the field of academic writing pedagogy,giving feedback has become a crucial ...The provision of feedback on student work has been a common and even recommended practice across levels of education throughout the years.In the field of academic writing pedagogy,giving feedback has become a crucial part of the teaching/learning process given that composition skills are quite intricate and difficult to master,requiring a cycle of continual drafting,feedback and re-drafting until a final version is produced.Teacher feedback appears to be the most utilized in current classrooms,with peer feedback beginning to be applied in many disciplines as well in recent times.Nevertheless,it appears that most research studies on the uses and the benefits of teacher and peer feedback focus on undergraduate students with graduate students’voices less contemplated in this regard.Considering this potential research gap as well as the fact that doctoral students are often more skilled and competent writers,this study analyses these students’attitudes and views toward the need of teacher and peer feedback in a research writing in English course delivered in a Finnish university with a mix of international and local students.The results seem to indicate that both types of feedback,but specifically a combination of both,were well-accepted and highly-regarded by these students,particularly as far as reader-friendliness is concerned.展开更多
At present,Tibetan PhD's are playing key roles in the advancement of Tibetan culture,medicine,science,technology,economy and society in the Tibet Autonomous Region (TAR). According to survey results recently revea...At present,Tibetan PhD's are playing key roles in the advancement of Tibetan culture,medicine,science,technology,economy and society in the Tibet Autonomous Region (TAR). According to survey results recently revealed by the Science and Technology Association of TAR,to date,over 60 Tibetan doctoral graduates are working at the frontier of production and research programs in TAR.The data reveals that an equal number of them are working in natural and social science.About one third展开更多
About us:The College of Chemistry and Materials Engineering(CME)in Wenzhou University(Zhejiang Province,China)is looking for postdoctoral candidates(up to 25)specialized in Chemistry,Chemical Engineering and Materials...About us:The College of Chemistry and Materials Engineering(CME)in Wenzhou University(Zhejiang Province,China)is looking for postdoctoral candidates(up to 25)specialized in Chemistry,Chemical Engineering and Materials Science.The collegehas its Chemistry program ranking ESI Top 6%o worldwide,and Materials Scienceprogram ranking 589th in the world since 2023.The college has led publicationsappearing in journals such as Nat.Catal,Nat.Commun.,Sci.Ady.,J.Am.Chem.Soc.,Angew.Chem.Int.Ed.,Adv.Mater.,etc.The college is also the home for theinternational journal Carbon Energy,whose chief editor,Shun Wang,holds the Royal Society of Chemistry membership.展开更多
About us:The Clleg of Chemistry and Materials Engineering(CME)in Wenzhou Uuniversity(Zhejiang Province,China)is looking for postdoctoral candidates(up to 25)specialized in Chemistry,Chemical Engineering and Materials ...About us:The Clleg of Chemistry and Materials Engineering(CME)in Wenzhou Uuniversity(Zhejiang Province,China)is looking for postdoctoral candidates(up to 25)specialized in Chemistry,Chemical Engineering and Materials Science.展开更多
About us:The Clige of Cemistry and Materials Engineering(CME)in Wenzhou University(Zhejing Province,China)is looking for postdoctoral candidates(up to 25) specialized in Chemistry Chemical Engineering and Materials Se...About us:The Clige of Cemistry and Materials Engineering(CME)in Wenzhou University(Zhejing Province,China)is looking for postdoctoral candidates(up to 25) specialized in Chemistry Chemical Engineering and Materials Secence. The college has is Chemistry program ranking ESI Top 6‰ worldwide.展开更多
About us:The College of Chemistry and Materials Engineering(CME)in Wenzhou University(Zhejiang Province,China)is looking for postdoctoral candidates(up to 25)specialized in Chemistry,Chemical Engineering and Materials...About us:The College of Chemistry and Materials Engineering(CME)in Wenzhou University(Zhejiang Province,China)is looking for postdoctoral candidates(up to 25)specialized in Chemistry,Chemical Engineering and Materials Science.The collegehas its Chemistry program ranking ESI Top 6%o worldwide,and Materials Scienceprogram ranking 589th in the world since 2023.展开更多
The global“PhD glut”has emerged as a critical issue with the rapid expansion of doctoral education.This oversupply has caused challenges such as intense competition for academic positions and a decline in the percei...The global“PhD glut”has emerged as a critical issue with the rapid expansion of doctoral education.This oversupply has caused challenges such as intense competition for academic positions and a decline in the perceived value of doctoral degrees.To address these issues,a shift in the definition of the PhD is needed,moving towards a more versatile qualification that meets the evolving needs of society and the labor market.In the field of Agricultural and Biological Engineering(ABE),a“Solution-Driven PhD”model is proposed,integrating doctoral training with agricultural engineering enterprises and modern agricultural industry clusters.This paper explores the multifaceted challenges of the PhD glut,the need for redefining doctoral education,and the specific opportunities and strategies for transforming ABE doctoral programs to better align with global demands and future development needs.展开更多
This study developed a comprehensive analytical framework integrating entry.environment,engagement,and development to empirically examine the effectiveness of doctoral training via advanced interdisciplinary platforms...This study developed a comprehensive analytical framework integrating entry.environment,engagement,and development to empirically examine the effectiveness of doctoral training via advanced interdisciplinary platforms.The results revealed that doctoral students trained via interdisciplinary platforms demonstrated advantages over traditional disciplinary doctoral students in terms of motivation for engaging in doctoral programs,organizational support,and academic engagement.However,they demonstrated relatively lower levels of research output.The extended analysis identified insufficient supervisor support as the primary constraint affecting research output.It is imperative for advanced interdisciplinary platforms to establish high-quality,full-time supervisor teams to ensure adequate faculty support for doctoral training.展开更多
This paper explored through a literature review, the domains of research in Architecture and the nature of doctoral research, with a view to contributing to the evolving research agenda in the Nigerian context. The re...This paper explored through a literature review, the domains of research in Architecture and the nature of doctoral research, with a view to contributing to the evolving research agenda in the Nigerian context. The research method involved a descriptive and thematic analysis of the titles and abstracts of completed doctoral theses in Architecture in Nigeria, in the last 26 years （1990-2015）, complemented by semi-structured interviews with six key informants. The study revealed an emphasis on Housing-related topics （34%） relative to other research modules, such as＇ History and Theory＇ （20%） and ＇Design and Production＇ （18%）. It also reflected the limited coverage and scope of current research, relative to the global terrain, as evidenced in the article titles and contents of 45 Architecture-related Journals. The results of the interviews indicated the strong influence of supervisors＇ areas of interest in the choices of thesis titles. It highlighted reasons for the perceived focus on Housing, which reflect its unique place and multi-disciplinary nature. It concluded that extending the boundaries of architectural research at the doctoral level could be beneficial to the discipline and profession in Nigeria in order to align with global trends, while keeping cognizance of the local contexts.展开更多
The study employs a narrative inquiry approach to probe a Chinese doctoral student’s identity construction experiences fraught with interruption and transformation.The longitudinal narratives gathered through partici...The study employs a narrative inquiry approach to probe a Chinese doctoral student’s identity construction experiences fraught with interruption and transformation.The longitudinal narratives gathered through participant entries in Evernote,a face-to-face life story interview,and researcher memos,have enabled a dynamic configuration of the intellectual,social,emotional,and spiritual dimensions characterizing doctoral identity development.Using identity-trajectory as an analytical lens,the study highlights how individual agency is embodied and exercised in institutional,relational,and personal spaces where doctoral identity is formed and contested.Findings are episodically ordered as:beginning doctoral study with great expectations;conceptualizing the nature of becoming a doctoral student;forces that are disruptive to the development of the doctoral-researcher identity;the ongoing process of being mediated by socialization into an extended research community,socio-professional support,and agentic reflexivity over time.The study argues for using narrative inquiry to speak of and express the subtleties and continuities of doctoral students’experiences.It also provides practical implications for action by supervisors and students in doctoral programs respectively.展开更多
While socialization has become a major lens of research in doctoral education,this paper advances the theoretical foundation of the socialization process in doctoral education by using the institutional logics theory....While socialization has become a major lens of research in doctoral education,this paper advances the theoretical foundation of the socialization process in doctoral education by using the institutional logics theory.Specifically,it proposes an analytical framework for understanding the socialization of doctoral students,where it is seen as a process of reconciling different or even competing institutional logics that drive students’development in doctoral education.The framework has been applied in an empirical study of ten doctoral students in Finland who were funded by the China Scholarship Council(CSC).While proving the usefulness of the analytical framework,the study shows that CSC doctoral students mainly face the competing logics of profession and corporation during socialization.Influenced by a strong profession logic,the Chinese students have transformed themselves into novice professionals and knowledge producers.Corporation logic competed with profession logic in the management of doctoral students and has resulted in a lack of teaching experiences in doctoral training and a weak recognition of professional identity in the students’host universities.The influence of family logic,inherited from CSC doctoral students’cultural backgrounds,has been decoupled in the socialization process and has led to a strong sense of loss in handling the supervisory relationship between supervisors and students.Based on the findings of this study,the author provides several recommendations for host universities,supervisors,doctoral students,the CSC,and the Chinese Embassy in Finland to enable them to work together and help CSC doctoral students tackle the aforementioned challenges.展开更多
基金the European Union's Horizon 2020 research and innovation program under grant agreement No.764987.The CESAREF project has received funding from the European Union's Horizon Europe research and innovation programunder grant agreement No.101072625.
文摘The movement of the Iron&Steelmaking(I&S)industry towards Net-Zero emissions and digitalized processes through disruptive,breakthrough technologies will be achieved through the use of Hydrogen.The biggest challenge for the refractory industry is to continue to meet the performance expectations while,at the same time,moving to a more sustainable production direction.The complexity and urgency of these technological changes,highlighted by the European Green Deal,requires ambitious,international,interdisciplinary and intersectoral projects,bringing together institutes from across the global value chain,to carry out cutting edge research.The European Union,through its flagship doctoral training program,MSCA,has,and continues to support research and development as well as the promotion of the refractory industry in Europe.An introduction to two MSCA projects and some of the results achieved are highlighted within this article.
文摘Background:Doctoral students have much higher risk of anxiety or depression than general population.Doctoral students worldwide are facing varying degrees of mental health risks.Method:Based on the survey data of 6,812 doctoral students worldwide in Nature in 2019,Probit and Logit models are used to explore the correlation between thefit of doctoral education and training process and the mental health of doctoral students.Results:(1)The training environmentfit of doctoral students has a significant positive impact on their mental health.(2)The academic professionfit of doctoral students has a significant positive impact on their mental health.(3)The orga-nizational culturefit of doctoral students has a significant positive impact on their mental health.(4)Thefinancial supportfit of doctoral students has a significant positive impact on their mental health.Conclusion:The higher the degree of doctoral students’training environmentfit,academic professionfit,organizational culturefit,andfinancial supportfit,the lower the possibility of anxiety or depression among doctoral students.The current research results can help reveal extensive factors that affect the mental health of doctoral students,facilitate the planning and development of effective intervention measures by universities,improve thefit of the doctoral education and training process,improve the mental health of doctoral students,and boost academic excellence.
文摘About us:The College of Chemistry and Materials Engineering(CME)in Wenzhou University(Zhejiang Province,China)is looking for postdoctoral candidates(up to 25)specialized in Chemistry,Chemnical Engineering and Materials Science.The college has its Chemistry program ranking ESI Top 6‰ worldwide,and Materials Science program ranking 589th in the world since 2023.
文摘This review aimed to analyze the trends and contributions of nursing doctoral theses produced in Hong Kong. A total of 56 nursing doctoral theses were included in this review. The most often studied topic was cardiovascular rehabilitation care (n = 9, 16%). More recently, the most often studied topics has been health technology advancements in nursing care (n = 6, 10.7%). The common trend of study methods was to be quantitative in nature. Of the total, 35 out of 56 were quantitative studies. Half were experimental/ quasi-experimental research studies (n = 28, 50%). For theoretical foundations or applications, the majority (n = 21, 36%) of doctoral theses had no specific theoretical/conceptual models as study frameworks. This trend indicates that there is space for improving the theoretical and philosophical foundation of nursing research in Hong Kong. For the contributions of doctoral thesis research, Hong Kong nursing scholars place more emphasis on direct enhancement of clinical practice or the improvement of patient outcomes. This review provides concrete evidence of the status of nursing research and knowledge development in Hong Kong nursing.
文摘Since the reform and opening up, as China's economic and social development, China's education has also made rapid develop-ment. Thanks to the rapid growth of total economic output, the need for high-level manpower is increasing, which has provided an good opportunity for the rapid development of doctoral education in China. China's doctoral education started in 1978, when the first batch of 18 doctoral students were enrolled. In 1981, China began to implement a formal degree system, the second year, the first batch of six doc-toral students were granted Ph.D. degree. At present, China has more than 300 colleges and universities which have the right to authorize a doctorate, while the United States only has 253. So far China has cultivated more than 50,000 Ph.D. and become the largest country in the world in Ph.D. Cultivation.
文摘The nursing shortage is exacerbated by the faculty shortage, as faculty approach retirement age and too few faculty exist to replace them. Masters-prepared nurse with limited preparation for teaching may be unable to attend traditional educational programs because of work and family commitments. Without further academic preparation, these nurses are illprepared for the faculty role. The College of Nursing partnered with the College of Education to develop a nurse educator degree program to prepare nurses for the faculty role. Blended and online courses are provided by the Colleges of Nursing. The EdD. in Instructional Leadership for Nurse Educators degree can be completed in three years of coursework followed by dissertation research.
文摘The continuous rise of consumer price index (CPI) has increased concern over China's macroeconomic situation. Will inflation have a disastrous impact on the Chinese economy? What risks are brewing behind the booming real estate and stock markets? Have bubbles already occurred in the Chinese economy? From his office in Guohong Building, Beijing, Dr. Fan Gang gave his views on these questions in an exclusive interview with China Economist.
文摘This paper initially forms its own doctoral dissertation system by summarizing and sorting out the Research and Practice classroom system and the Writing Skills of Doctoral Dissertation teaching material system, which are studied in the doctoral course. Through criticism and innovation, a set of doctoral dissertation system consisting of six major systems: preparation system, content system, organization system, supervision system, supports system and verification system is finally formed. This dissertation writing system will provide reference and help for doctoral students and researchers.
文摘The provision of feedback on student work has been a common and even recommended practice across levels of education throughout the years.In the field of academic writing pedagogy,giving feedback has become a crucial part of the teaching/learning process given that composition skills are quite intricate and difficult to master,requiring a cycle of continual drafting,feedback and re-drafting until a final version is produced.Teacher feedback appears to be the most utilized in current classrooms,with peer feedback beginning to be applied in many disciplines as well in recent times.Nevertheless,it appears that most research studies on the uses and the benefits of teacher and peer feedback focus on undergraduate students with graduate students’voices less contemplated in this regard.Considering this potential research gap as well as the fact that doctoral students are often more skilled and competent writers,this study analyses these students’attitudes and views toward the need of teacher and peer feedback in a research writing in English course delivered in a Finnish university with a mix of international and local students.The results seem to indicate that both types of feedback,but specifically a combination of both,were well-accepted and highly-regarded by these students,particularly as far as reader-friendliness is concerned.
文摘At present,Tibetan PhD's are playing key roles in the advancement of Tibetan culture,medicine,science,technology,economy and society in the Tibet Autonomous Region (TAR). According to survey results recently revealed by the Science and Technology Association of TAR,to date,over 60 Tibetan doctoral graduates are working at the frontier of production and research programs in TAR.The data reveals that an equal number of them are working in natural and social science.About one third
文摘About us:The College of Chemistry and Materials Engineering(CME)in Wenzhou University(Zhejiang Province,China)is looking for postdoctoral candidates(up to 25)specialized in Chemistry,Chemical Engineering and Materials Science.The collegehas its Chemistry program ranking ESI Top 6%o worldwide,and Materials Scienceprogram ranking 589th in the world since 2023.The college has led publicationsappearing in journals such as Nat.Catal,Nat.Commun.,Sci.Ady.,J.Am.Chem.Soc.,Angew.Chem.Int.Ed.,Adv.Mater.,etc.The college is also the home for theinternational journal Carbon Energy,whose chief editor,Shun Wang,holds the Royal Society of Chemistry membership.
文摘About us:The Clleg of Chemistry and Materials Engineering(CME)in Wenzhou Uuniversity(Zhejiang Province,China)is looking for postdoctoral candidates(up to 25)specialized in Chemistry,Chemical Engineering and Materials Science.
文摘About us:The Clige of Cemistry and Materials Engineering(CME)in Wenzhou University(Zhejing Province,China)is looking for postdoctoral candidates(up to 25) specialized in Chemistry Chemical Engineering and Materials Secence. The college has is Chemistry program ranking ESI Top 6‰ worldwide.
文摘About us:The College of Chemistry and Materials Engineering(CME)in Wenzhou University(Zhejiang Province,China)is looking for postdoctoral candidates(up to 25)specialized in Chemistry,Chemical Engineering and Materials Science.The collegehas its Chemistry program ranking ESI Top 6%o worldwide,and Materials Scienceprogram ranking 589th in the world since 2023.
文摘The global“PhD glut”has emerged as a critical issue with the rapid expansion of doctoral education.This oversupply has caused challenges such as intense competition for academic positions and a decline in the perceived value of doctoral degrees.To address these issues,a shift in the definition of the PhD is needed,moving towards a more versatile qualification that meets the evolving needs of society and the labor market.In the field of Agricultural and Biological Engineering(ABE),a“Solution-Driven PhD”model is proposed,integrating doctoral training with agricultural engineering enterprises and modern agricultural industry clusters.This paper explores the multifaceted challenges of the PhD glut,the need for redefining doctoral education,and the specific opportunities and strategies for transforming ABE doctoral programs to better align with global demands and future development needs.
基金funded by the project of the Key Research Base of Humanities and Social Sciences under the Ministry of Education of the People's Republic of China,“Education and High-Quality Employment”(No.22JJD880003).
文摘This study developed a comprehensive analytical framework integrating entry.environment,engagement,and development to empirically examine the effectiveness of doctoral training via advanced interdisciplinary platforms.The results revealed that doctoral students trained via interdisciplinary platforms demonstrated advantages over traditional disciplinary doctoral students in terms of motivation for engaging in doctoral programs,organizational support,and academic engagement.However,they demonstrated relatively lower levels of research output.The extended analysis identified insufficient supervisor support as the primary constraint affecting research output.It is imperative for advanced interdisciplinary platforms to establish high-quality,full-time supervisor teams to ensure adequate faculty support for doctoral training.
文摘This paper explored through a literature review, the domains of research in Architecture and the nature of doctoral research, with a view to contributing to the evolving research agenda in the Nigerian context. The research method involved a descriptive and thematic analysis of the titles and abstracts of completed doctoral theses in Architecture in Nigeria, in the last 26 years （1990-2015）, complemented by semi-structured interviews with six key informants. The study revealed an emphasis on Housing-related topics （34%） relative to other research modules, such as＇ History and Theory＇ （20%） and ＇Design and Production＇ （18%）. It also reflected the limited coverage and scope of current research, relative to the global terrain, as evidenced in the article titles and contents of 45 Architecture-related Journals. The results of the interviews indicated the strong influence of supervisors＇ areas of interest in the choices of thesis titles. It highlighted reasons for the perceived focus on Housing, which reflect its unique place and multi-disciplinary nature. It concluded that extending the boundaries of architectural research at the doctoral level could be beneficial to the discipline and profession in Nigeria in order to align with global trends, while keeping cognizance of the local contexts.
文摘The study employs a narrative inquiry approach to probe a Chinese doctoral student’s identity construction experiences fraught with interruption and transformation.The longitudinal narratives gathered through participant entries in Evernote,a face-to-face life story interview,and researcher memos,have enabled a dynamic configuration of the intellectual,social,emotional,and spiritual dimensions characterizing doctoral identity development.Using identity-trajectory as an analytical lens,the study highlights how individual agency is embodied and exercised in institutional,relational,and personal spaces where doctoral identity is formed and contested.Findings are episodically ordered as:beginning doctoral study with great expectations;conceptualizing the nature of becoming a doctoral student;forces that are disruptive to the development of the doctoral-researcher identity;the ongoing process of being mediated by socialization into an extended research community,socio-professional support,and agentic reflexivity over time.The study argues for using narrative inquiry to speak of and express the subtleties and continuities of doctoral students’experiences.It also provides practical implications for action by supervisors and students in doctoral programs respectively.
文摘While socialization has become a major lens of research in doctoral education,this paper advances the theoretical foundation of the socialization process in doctoral education by using the institutional logics theory.Specifically,it proposes an analytical framework for understanding the socialization of doctoral students,where it is seen as a process of reconciling different or even competing institutional logics that drive students’development in doctoral education.The framework has been applied in an empirical study of ten doctoral students in Finland who were funded by the China Scholarship Council(CSC).While proving the usefulness of the analytical framework,the study shows that CSC doctoral students mainly face the competing logics of profession and corporation during socialization.Influenced by a strong profession logic,the Chinese students have transformed themselves into novice professionals and knowledge producers.Corporation logic competed with profession logic in the management of doctoral students and has resulted in a lack of teaching experiences in doctoral training and a weak recognition of professional identity in the students’host universities.The influence of family logic,inherited from CSC doctoral students’cultural backgrounds,has been decoupled in the socialization process and has led to a strong sense of loss in handling the supervisory relationship between supervisors and students.Based on the findings of this study,the author provides several recommendations for host universities,supervisors,doctoral students,the CSC,and the Chinese Embassy in Finland to enable them to work together and help CSC doctoral students tackle the aforementioned challenges.
