Factors associated with scientific production of professors working at a private university in Peru: An analytical cross-sectional study
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Summary
This summary is machine-generated.Academic and work factors significantly influence professor scientific production. Key drivers include research facilities, doctoral degrees, and university-provided training, highlighting areas for institutional support.
Area Of Science
- Higher Education Research
- Academic Productivity
- Research Impact
Background
- Understanding factors influencing academic scientific production is crucial for institutional development.
- Identifying key characteristics associated with research output can inform strategic planning in universities.
Purpose Of The Study
- To determine the association between academic, personal, and work characteristics and the scientific production of professors.
- To provide empirical evidence for enhancing research strategies in higher education institutions.
Main Methods
- Observational, analytical, cross-sectional study involving 322 professors from a private university in Lima, Peru.
- Data collected via questionnaires on personal, academic, work characteristics, and scientific production.
- Statistical analysis included chi-squared tests and multiple logistic regression with prevalence ratios (PRs) and 95% confidence intervals (95% CIs).
Main Results
- Scientific production was significantly associated with being registered in Renacyt (PR = 5.52), holding a doctoral degree (PR = 2.45), and having served as a thesis advisor (PR = 3.83).
- Availability of research facilities (PR = 1.58) and university-provided research training (PR = 1.99) also showed significant positive associations with scientific output.
- The majority of professors (59.6%) were male.
Conclusions
- Key factors promoting scientific production among professors include advanced degrees, research experience (e.g., thesis advising), institutional support (facilities, training), and national research registration (Renacyt).
- Strengthening university evaluation systems and quality monitoring is recommended.
- Further research with broader scope is needed to develop effective strategies for promoting academic research.
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