Connecting Researchers: Journal of Research Practice Insights
Explore the Journal of Research Practice connecting researchers and professionals through critical reflections, integrative focus areas, and an editorial vision emphasizing interdisciplinary dialogue and innovation. Dive into a new publication culture focusing on research experiences and reflections, with a wide range of sample articles showcasing research skills, reflective practices, and collaborative approaches.
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Journal of Research Practice: Connecting Researchers D. P. Dash & W. Ulrich Editors, Journal of Research Practice http://jrp.icaap.org/ Aug 2, 2013 First Global Conference on Research Integration and Implementation, September 8-11, 2013, Canberra, Australia.
JRP.jpg A New Publication Culture Previous attempts to establish broad-scope practice-oriented transdisciplinary-focus journals . . . do not seem to have been particularly successful (Kueffer et al., 2007, p. 26). Question: Why? Our answer: Insufficient engagement with the actual experiences and reflections of researchers and professionals Kueffer, C., Hirsch Hadorn, G., Bammer, G., van Kerkhoff, L., & Pohl, C. (2007). Towards a publication culture in transdisciplinary research. GAIA, 16(1), 22-26. Retrieved from http://www.geobot.umnw.ethz.ch/publications/PDF_publications/804.pdf 2
JRP.jpg Connecting Researchers Voice of the researcher Critical reflection on research experiences Six integrative focus areas, each with its own Focus Editor : 1. Research Applications 2. Research Spaces 3. Research Education 4. Research Experiences 5. Research Philosophy 6. Research on Research Integrative themes for special issues | Integrative Research | Research Education| Interdisciplinarity | Autoethnography | Experiential Knowledge | Artistic Research | Psychodynamics | Research Assistantships* | Journal Rankings* Viewpoints & Discussion section 3 * Forthcoming in 2013 & 2014
JRP.jpg JRP: Editorial Vision Connecting Researchers Extending Organised Inquiry Understanding research as a type of social practice Highlighting the dynamics of research practice Deliberating on the challenges encountered by researchers Exploring how research conventions arise and change Triggering interdisciplinary dialogue and innovation Enhancing research practice in various domains and spaces JRP targets all researchers, scholars, professionals, and students, irrespective of disciplinary background. 4
JRP.jpg JRP: Sample Articles 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. 7. 8. 9. 10. Learning Not to Think Like an Economist | JRP, 3(2) | 2007 11. My Life's Journey as Researcher | JRP, 2(2) | 2006 12. Practice-Near and Practice-Distant Methods ... | JRP, 8(1) | 2012 13. Research Skills for the Future | JRP, 9(1) | 2013 14. Science as Reflective Practice | JRP, 5(1) | 2009 15. Searching for an Appropriate Research Design | JRP, 2(1) | 2006 16. Strategic Integration: The Practical Politics ... | JRP, 1(2) | 2005 17. Unraveling Researcher Subjectivity ... | JRP, 6(1) | 2010 18. Voice of the Researcher | JRP, 3(1) | 2007 A Portrait of the Researcher as a Boundary Crosser | JRP, 3(1) | 2007 Advancing Transdisciplinary and Translational Research Practice | JRP, 3(2) | 2007 Clarifying the Imperative of Integration Research ... | JRP, 1(2) | 2005 Collaborative Research on Sustainability: Myths and Conundrums ... | JRP, 5(1) | 2009 Exploring Forms of Triangulation to Facilitate Collaborative ... | JRP, 2(2) | 2006 Forms and Levels of Integration | JRP, 9(1) | 2013 How and Why to Teach Interdisciplinary Research Practice | JRP, 3(2) | 2007 Improving Non-observational Experiences | JRP, 7(2) | 2011 Integration Initiatives at CSIRO | JRP, 1(2) | 2005 5
JRP.jpg Challenges Currently Faced Financial Challenge | Maintaining free access and low publishing cost | Maintaining current revenue model (institutional sponsorship + individual contributions + optional copyediting fees) | Maintaining editorial independence Quality Challenge | Attracting quality submissions | A peer-review process that benefits all participants (authors, reviewers, editors) | Balancing bibliometric criteria of quality with scholarly, educational, and practical criteria Innovation Challenge| Need to reflect new research thinking and practice: JRP Concept Hierarchy | Need to adapt to technological changes: strong technological partner (AU Press, Canada) Challenge How well managed? Financial Satisfactory Quality Well Innovation Very well 6
JRP.jpg JRP: Experience & Prospects Intellectual support from researchers around the world Well-functioning learning community of peer reviewers Excellent technical support from our publisher, AU Press, Canada Outstanding institutional support from Xavier, India, during the early stage Expanded leadership team of six Focus Editors New model of cooperation with universities (current cooperation with Swinburne, Malaysia) New sponsorships required from individuals and institutions Relevance and utilisation of the journal need careful monitoring Engagement with researchers needs enhancing in multiple fields Invitation: Regardless of your field of research, use JRP to promote critical reflection on how research is conducted in your field | Share your ideas with us: journal.jrp@gmail.com 7 Thank you!
