ethanporcaro/eric-fulltext-meta huggingface dataset:
Research Workloads in Australian Universities
Author: Kenny, John
Date: 2018-00-00
Type: Journal Articles
Subjects: Foreign Countries,Faculty Workload,College Faculty,Higher Education,Teacher Researchers,Teacher Attitudes,Teacher Responsibility,Time Management,Writing for Publication,Grants

This article provides insight into the nature of research workload allocation for Australian academics. It explores the distinction between research performance and research workload allocation. Research performance can be judged at an institutional level, a work group level or an individual level. The process by which an institution's research performance is judged is not necessarily suitable at the level of the individual academic. The research performance of individual academics is based on their 'research output', in the form of publications, grants or supervision of research students, but historically, little attention has been paid to the 'input' or the time required to achieve these outputs. To determine the real costs of research, and to examine academic working conditions, this paper argues the clear distinction must be made that 'output' is about research performance; whereas 'input' is about research workload allocation. Therefore, what is needed is a suite of reasonable time allocations which can be associated with research activities, as is the case for teaching related activities. The paper analyses data from an online survey, circulated to academics across Australia in 2016, in which staff estimated the typical time spent on a wide range of research related tasks. The findings from the 2059 respondents show staff strongly support a transparent and holistic approach to workload planning which acknowledges the full range of activities they undertake. Analysis of the times associated with the research tasks led to the development of a table of suggested time estimates, based on the median values, for many common research activities.
A Historical Overview of Responses to Indigenous Higher Education Policy in the NT
Author: Street, Catherine
Date: 2018-00-00
Type: Journal Articles
Subjects: Foreign Countries,Indigenous Populations,Higher Education,Educational Policy,Geographic Regions,Universities,Program Implementation,Educational History

The number of Indigenous people enrolling in and completing higher education courses in the Northern Territory slowly continues to climb. Since the first policies supporting the Australian Government's self-determination policy that encompassed training of Indigenous teachers in the Northern Territory, Charles Darwin University and Batchelor Institute of Indigenous Tertiary Education have played vital roles in increasing opportunities for Indigenous people to participate and succeed in higher education across all industries. From a policy perspective, these institutions are responsible for implementing Indigenous higher education policies at the local level in order to ensure that practice is guided by policy. Yet, there are other factors at play when considering policy implementation. This paper will provide a historical narrative around the institutional responses to national Indigenous higher education policies and summarise how implementation has often been constrained by parallel economic and socio-political forces.
Wish You Were Here: Academic Supervision of International Professional Experience
Author: Buchanan, John
Date: 2018-00-00
Type: Journal Articles
Subjects: Preservice Teachers,Foreign Countries,Personal Narratives,Inquiry,Teacher Supervision,Multicultural Education,Faculty Development,Cooperating Teachers,Preservice Teacher Education,Primary Education

International professional experiences have long been esteemed by universities and pre-service teachers alike. This paper analyses the experiences of six academics who have supervised Australian pre-service teachers undertaking international professional experience (PE), with a view to better understanding the problems and prospects that they encounter during their overseas supervision. The respondents reported concerns about duty of care, blurring of relationship distinctions, and pre-service teachers' and the local supervising teachers' expectations. Using a narrative inquiry approach, this paper examines the interface between visiting academic supervisors or pre-service teachers, and the host culture, against a backdrop of globally normed, Western approaches to pedagogy. The paper also explores implications for support needed for international PE academic supervisors.
Research with Former Refugees: Moving towards an Ethics in Practice
Author: Thapliyal, Nisha
Date: 2018-00-00
Type: Journal Articles
Subjects: Refugees,Ethics,Foreign Countries,Indigenous Populations,Educational Research

Research into issues relating to people from refugee backgrounds has proliferated in line with the explosion in the numbers of people seeking refuge globally. In this think piece, we reflect on what it means to research with former refugees in contexts of resettlement in an academic and social climate dominated by audit culture and austerity politics. Drawing on an interdisciplinary literature and existing institutional ethics standards, we discuss key, often unaddressed, ethical issues which manifest throughout research processes of recruitment, data collection and dissemination. Specifically, we problematise static and decontextualised approaches to engaging with issues of vulnerability, fair selection, informed consent and the burdens and benefits of participation, and point towards the benefits of taking an ethics in practice approach. In doing so, we hope to make a useful contribution to our collective strategic repertoires to carry out ethical research in practice with former refugees.
Mind the Cap? Postgraduate Coursework Degrees and Tuition Fees in Australia
Author: Palmer, Nigel
Date: 2018-00-00
Type: Journal Articles
Subjects: Foreign Countries,Graduate Study,Administrative Organization,Marketing,Commercialization,Fees,Debt (Financial),Educational Finance,Prediction,Graduates,Educational Trends,Trend Analysis,Employment Qualifications

There has been substantial growth in postgraduate coursework study in Australia since moves towards deregulation began in the early 1990s. This growth in postgraduate coursework education has brought benefits for both institutions and individuals. However, in a deregulated fee environment these benefits now risk being outweighed by the mounting costs of education for those who wish to improve their qualifications. This paper revisits a paper by Smith and Frankland in 2000, regarding the 'marketisation' of postgraduate coursework degrees in Australia and addresses the likely implications of recent proposals for a cap on the combined cumulative fee debt for current and prospective postgraduate coursework students. It finds that many of the predictions made by Smith and Frankland in 2000 have been borne out and that the prospect of limits on cumulative debt from multiple degree programs has the potential to have an impact on increasing numbers of graduates with fee debts well in excess of $100,000. [To view &quot;Marketisation and the New Quality Agenda: Postgraduate Coursework at the Crossroads,&quot; see EJ623399.]
Indigenous Data Sovereignty in Higher Education: Towards a Decolonised Data Quality Framework
Author: Wilks, Judith
Date: 2018-00-00
Type: Journal Articles
Subjects: Foreign Countries,Indigenous Populations,Academic Persistence,Higher Education,Pacific Islanders,Standards,Data Analysis,Ownership,Data Collection,Cooperation,Foreign Policy,Accuracy,Educational Researchers,Educational Attainment,Academic Achievement

In the Australian higher education sector, the challenges to successful engagement and retention experienced by Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander students and communities are considerable. They persist despite many well-intentioned attempts to address this issue and to strengthen equity in participation in the sector. Implicated in this is the absence of a culturally-informed data quality framework for the sector, and the resulting persistence of associated issues such as confusion with data ownership; consistency; standards; usage; and storage. In this paper we argue it is essential that rigorous inquiry be carried out into the type and nature of data required or sought in the higher education sector on, for and with Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples. This inquiry must involve Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander educators, researchers, evaluators and communities to bring into effect their aspirations for data sovereignty including stewardship and ownership of data, and for culturally beneficial outcomes relating to the use and application of data. It also mandates a collaborative approach with existing government and independent organisations, and Indigenous and non-Indigenous researchers from higher education institutions, working together towards the development and implementation of an agreed-upon and decolonised Indigenous data framework for the sector.
Beyond Bullying: Transforming the Culture of Peer Abuse
Author: Fried, Suellen
Date: 2013-00-00
Type: Journal Articles
Subjects: Bullying,Peer Relationship,Depression (Psychology),Suicide,Obesity,Eating Disorders,Allergy,Diabetes,Truancy,Substance Abuse,Alcohol Abuse,Prevention,Vocabulary,Student Empowerment,Empathy,Cultural Influences,Elementary Secondary Education

Bullying needs to be understood and positioned as a form of child abuse -- peer abuse. For too many people, bullying is a benign term. This article will include information collected from a wide-range of researchers and discussions with over 50,000 students that I have facilitated during the past twenty years. The content will focus on new morbidities related to bullying such as depression and suicide, obesity, eating disorders, food allergies, juvenile diabetes, truancy, and substance and alcohol abuse. Making a cultural change in our society will require identified Change Agents, along with recommendations for collaboration, policies, projects and legislation.
Child Maltreatment Prevention -- Finding Common Ground with Unintentional Injury Prevention
Author: Shenoi, Rohit
Date: 2013-00-00
Type: Journal Articles
Subjects: Child Abuse,Prevention,Injuries,Public Health,Intervention,Well Being,Evidence Based Practice,Epidemiology,Trend Analysis,Incidence,Child Neglect

This article offers compelling reasons for a public health approach to child maltreatment prevention. It outlines a theoretical and conceptual framework to maximize the reach of interventions to a large cross-section of the population, to ensure overall wellbeing and reduce the incidence of child maltreatment. The authors maintain that such an approach would lead to improvements in the surveillance system, publicized social norms and policies, utilized evidence based practice, and enhance existing systems. They also believe this approach would result in increased and/or shifted funding for primary prevention programs. This program could serve as a model for other states or counties to enhance their own child maltreatment prevention efforts, with the state health department playing a key role.
Explaining Scholarship Addressing Hispanic Children&apos;s Issues
Author: Santos, Adolfo G.
Date: 2010-00-00
Type: Journal Articles
Subjects: Hispanic Americans,Minority Group Children,Scholarship,Researchers,Experimenter Characteristics,Incentives,Interest Research

The purpose of this essay is to explain the dearth of scholarship in Hispanic and Latino children's issues. To answer this question, a data set of all the scholarship addressing Hispanic and Latino children was created. This data set was used to test two hypotheses. The first of these is that scholarship on Hispanic children is created by Hispanic scholars. The second is that government incentives lead scholars to produce scholarship. This article will show that interest in Hispanic and Latino children can be explained by the existence of Hispanic and Latino scholars, the size of the Hispanic population and the existence of monetary incentives that encourage scholars to conduct research with a focus on this population.
Latino Teen Pregnancy in Texas: Prevalence, Prevention, and Policy
Author: Tortolero, Susan R.
Date: 2010-00-00
Type: Journal Articles
Subjects: Hispanic Americans,Adolescents,Pregnancy,At Risk Persons,Sexually Transmitted Diseases,Females,Birth,Early Parenthood,Sexuality,Sex Education,Evidence Based Practice,Middle School Students,High School Students,Well Being,Unemployment,Access to Health Care,Incidence,Prevention,Contraception

Texas is home to over one million Latino teens who are at risk for negative reproductive health outcomes, such as teen pregnancy and STIs. Teen pregnancy disproportionately impacts the health of Latino teens in Texas and places them at risk of continued high rates of poverty, school dropout, and unemployment unless Texas makes a concerted effort to reduce its teen pregnancy rate. The birth rate among Latina girls is astonishing: 98 per 1000 Latinas (aged 15-19) are giving birth. This translates to over 32,000 births each year among Latina teens, costing almost $98 million in direct medical expenditures and well over $638 million if other costs are included. Most teens become sexually experienced while they are of school age, which translates to an estimated 414,583 sexually experienced Latino students attending Texas public schools. Of these Latino youth, 237,466 report being currently sexually active, and 89,000 report having had four or more sexual partners in their lifetime. While causes of teen pregnancy are complex, the solutions to teen pregnancy are known. Texas needs an effective, comprehensive approach to address the sexual health needs of Texas Latino youth that includes: statewide implementation and monitoring of evidence-based sex education for middle school and high school students, access to reproductive health services for students who are already sexually experienced, and widespread training on adolescent sexual health for teachers, service providers, and parents. By tackling teen pregnancy, we can positively impact the future and well-being of not only Latinos, but of all Texans, and subsequently can contribute to the social and economic success of Texas.
Physical Activity in Latino Children: Research and Its Implications
Author: Olvera, Norma
Date: 2010-00-00
Type: Journal Articles
Subjects: Obesity,Hispanic Americans,Physical Activity Level,Children,Adolescents,Risk,Intervention,Physical Fitness,Incidence,Cultural Influences,Poverty,Team Sports,Females,Racial Differences,Health Promotion,Physical Activities

Childhood obesity affects children across all ages and genders. However, Latino children and adolescents are at an increased risk, with one out of three Latino children (ages 2-19) being classified as overweight. Physical inactivity is deemed a major factor contributing to the energy imbalance that leads to excess adiposity. The aims of this study are twofold: 1) to present relevant research regarding Latino children's physical patterns, influences on their physical activity, and interventions designed to promote physical activity and fitness in this population; and 2) to discuss implications derived from this research to help health educators, practitioners, and policy makers increase awareness, and to motivate and enable Latino children to adopt an active lifestyle. Research reveals that Latino children and adolescents are consistently less active than their white counterparts. Latino girls are, in particular, at an increased risk for inactivity. Few studies have investigated the factors that contribute to low levels of physical activity among Latino children. Moreover, few physical activity interventions have involved Latino children. Some of our recent research studies have filled some gaps, including providing information on what physical activities Latino children like, what they intend to do, what they are actually doing, and where and when they do physical activity. Based on our research and review of related literature, we made specific physical activity recommendations for researchers, practitioners, and policy makers. These individual points should be applied and integrated within a broad framework and used in combinations to develop multi-component, coordinated approaches to enhancing physical activity among Latino youth.
Human Trafficking Victims and Their Children: Assessing Needs, Vulnerabilities, Strengths, and Survivorship
Author: Busch-Armendariz, Noel B.
Date: 2011-00-00
Type: Journal Articles
Subjects: Victims of Crime,Crime,Slavery,Immigrants,Children,Individual Needs,Childhood Needs,Social Services,Adults,Influences,Self Efficacy

Given the increased awareness and attention to human trafficking, including the establishment of federal laws and policies, federally funded task forces that provide law enforcement responses, and specialized victim services, it is important to assess the impact of these procedures and services on survivors/victims of international human trafficking and their immigrant children. By federal definition, certified victims of international human trafficking are eligible for all services provided to refugees in this country, including reunification with their minor children. This research is based on a qualitative study conducted in Austin and Houston, Texas with human trafficking victims/survivors. The project's goal was to gain an understanding of the needs of human trafficking survivors after their rescue, their overall integration into American life, and the subsequent needs of their immigrant children after reunification. The project objectives examined the factors that either promote or hinder self-sufficiency, the determination of social service needs, and policy and practice recommendations to strengthen survivors, their children and their families living both locally and abroad. For this project, nine (n = 9) in-depth interviews were conducted with adult foreign-born victims of human trafficking. Researchers gathered data using a semi-structured questionnaire that queried about factors that promote or hinder victims' services and needs. Interviews were conducted in participants' homes using bilingual research staff and/or trained interpreters, were digitally-recorded, and subsequently transcribed. Participation in this study was completely voluntary. Specific steps were taken to ensure that the participants' identities were protected. Open coding of data was utilized and the data were subsequently organized or grouped into properties and later developed into contextual themes around the research questions. The findings are grounded with the use of direct quotes from participants. As a result of progressive U.S. policy, many victims of human trafficking are being reunited with their minor children. Immigrant children are one of the largest and fastest growing populations in the U.S. and for a variety of reasons are vulnerable to exploitation. Research also indicates that victims of trafficking are identified by traffickers because of their perceived &quot;vulnerabilities&quot; or lack of opportunities (Clark, 2003). Therefore, it is important that practices and policies are developed to address the unique needs of these families with an eye toward positive outcomes for parent and child safety and well-being. Social service providers are provided a toolkit that may be utilized before and during the reunification period.
Human Trafficking, Sex Tourism, and Child Exploitation on the Southern Border
Author: Walters, Jim
Date: 2011-00-00
Type: Journal Articles
Subjects: Sexuality,Sexual Abuse,Crime,Slavery,Law Enforcement,Public Agencies,Cooperation,Geographic Regions,Foreign Countries,Laws,Case Studies,Victims of Crime,Program Descriptions,Public Policy,Tourism,At Risk Persons,Children,Females

Human trafficking and various other forms of child sexual exploitation on the United States-Mexico border are described from social science and law enforcement perspectives, including current laws and definitions, case examples, and descriptions of victims and traffickers. The Southern Border Initiative of the AMBER Alert Project is outlined as one effort to combat trafficking through collaboration between law enforcement agencies and programs in the United States and Mexico. Policy recommendations include increasing knowledge and collaboration between law enforcement, social service agencies, and judicial systems across the border region and between the United States and Mexico.
Human Trafficking: What Is the Role of the Health Care Provider?
Author: Crane, Patricia A.
Date: 2011-00-00
Type: Journal Articles
Subjects: Crime,Slavery,Victims of Crime,Health Services,Child Labor,Sexual Abuse,Sexuality,Immigration,Laws,Risk,Screening Tests,Identification,Case Studies,Patients,Fear,Violence,Trust (Psychology),Health Personnel,Mental Health,Trauma,Guidelines,Intervention,Disclosure

The article will address the global and local issue of human trafficking. An estimated 20,000 people are trafficked within the U.S. each year. Trafficked people are forced, defrauded and coerced into labor and sexual service for profit of others. Traffickers use individual vulnerabilities and immigration status, language ability and poor understanding of U.S. laws to identify future victims. One case in 2005 in Texas resulted in 100 victims being identified, none of whom revealed themselves to health care professionals. Health care professionals need contemporary and updated information and resources about health risks, screening methods, and identification of trafficked persons. Readers will learn about common medical problems experienced by individuals who are leaving trafficking situations. Legal and health care intersections will be explored. Implementation of a response protocol to assist those who may currently be enslaved will be introduced. Real case examples from trafficking survivors will be presented and discussed. Participants will learn how to reach out, look beneath the surface, provide assistance, and access resources to help victims, and gain a better understanding of the health challenges faced by trafficked victims.