Collaborative research in higher education institutions
Keywords:
Research, collaboration, higher education.
Abstract
The objective of this paper is to analyze in depth the state of the art on collaborative research in higher education. The methodology employed was a literature review using Google Scholar, Dialnet, Scielo and Redalyc with the keywords "research", "higher education" and "collaboration". Out of 150 initial documents, 37 were selected based on their relevance and contribution to collaborative research, considering criteria such as the period (2005-2023). The results obtained indicate that collaborative research in higher education brings scholars together globally to address complex problems, driven by technology and online education. It is crucial for managing social and scientific challenges, fostering interdisciplinary exchange and global networking. Benefits include innovation, integration of diverse perspectives, significant social impact and optimization of resources. Implementation requires leadership, interdisciplinary team building and overcoming cultural and logistical challenges. Challenges include time constraints, disciplinary differences, and balancing technology and personal interaction. It can be concluded that as higher education becomes more collaborative and competitive, based on knowledge networks, its quality, relevance and social impact are significantly strengthened. Collaborative research, crucial for the advancement of institutional research agendas, drives innovation and improves lives. Generating strong academic partnerships enriches the research culture and maintains the relevance of universities in society. This process requires leadership, adequate infrastructure and continuous review to maximize its benefits and overcome challenges.
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de Grijs, R., & Markel, S. (2015). Ten Simple rules for establishing international research collaborations. PLoS Computational Biology, 11(10), e1004311. https://doi.org/10.1371/journal. pcbi.1004311
De la Cueva, R., Morales, L., Tipán, N., y Rodríguez, Á. (2022). El cambio e innovación en los centros educativos. Revista Dominio de las Ciencias, 8(4), 842-872. http://dx.doi.org/10.23857/dc.v8i3
Davies, A., Manning, S., & Söderlund, J. (2018). When neighboring disciplines fail to learn from each other: The case of innovation and project management research. Research Policy, 47(5), 965–979. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.respol.2018.03.002
Gilmour, P. (2023): Enhancing research collaboration within a large university department, Innovations in Education and Teaching International, 1-12. https://doi.org/10.1080/14703297.2023.2209064
González-Piñero, M., Páez-Avilés, C., Juanola-Feliu, E., & Samitier, J. (2021). Cross-fertilization of knowledge and technologies in collaborative research projects. Journal of Knowledge Management, 25(11), 34–59. https://doi.org/10.1108/JKM-04-2020-0270
Hammond, C. D. (2019). Dynamics of higher education research collaboration and regional integration in Northeast Asia: A study of the A3 Foresight Program. Higher Education, 78(4), 653–668. https://doi.org/10.1007/s10734-019-00363-x
Huang, J. S. (2014). Building research collaboration networks - an interpersonal perspective for research capacity building. The Journal of Research Administration, 45(2), 89–112.
Johnston, E., Burleigh, C., & Wilson, A. (2020). Interdisciplinary collaborative research for professional academic development in higher education. Higher Learning Research Communication, 10(1), 62–77. 10.18870/hlrc.v10i1.1175
Karamat, P., & Petrova, K. (2009). Collaborative Trends in Higher Education. Systemics, Cybernetics and Informatics, 7(2), 57-62.
Kosmützky, A. (2018). A two-sided medal: On the complexity of international comparative and collaborative team research. Higher Education Quarterly, 72(4), 314–331. https://doi.org/10.1111/hequ.12156
La Rocca, C., Margottini, M., & Capobianco, R. (2014). Collaborative Learning in Higher Education. Open Journal of Social Sciences, 2, 61-66. http://dx.doi.org/10.4236/jss.2014.22009
Leibowicz, B. (2014). Reflections on research and practice: What is in a name? International Journal for Academic Development, 19(4), 357–360. https://doi.org/10.1080/1360144X.2014.969978
Lewis, J. M., Ross, S., & Holden, T. (2012). The how and why of academic collaboration: Disciplinary differences and policy implications. Higher Education, 64(5), 693–708. https://doi.org/10.1007/ s10734-012-9521-8
Liu, X., Chen, G., Wen, S., & Han, X. (2022, July 13-15). Analysis and prediction of QS World University Rankings based on data mining technology. In Proceedings of the 6th International Conference on Education and Multimedia Technology (ICEMT ’22) (pp. 60–64). Association for Computing Machinery, New York, NY, USA. https://doi.org/10.1145/3551708.3556207
Lodge, H. (2020). Sandpit methodology: Results of a rapid literature search to inform a sandpit exercise for PETRA. https://petranetwork.org/wp-content/uploads/2020/05/Sandpit-methodologyoverview-March-2020.pdf
Manjula, M., & Rengalakshmi, R. (2021). Making research collaborations: Learning from processes of transdisciplinary engagement in agricultural research. Review of Development and Change, 26(1), 25–39. https://doi.org/10.1177/09722661211007589
Morales, L., Tipán, N., De la Cueva, R. y Rodríguez, Á. (2023). Factores que influyen en la mejora de los centros educativos. Polo de Conocimiento, 81(8, 4), 1523-1542.
Novak, E., Zhao, W., & Reiser, R. A. (2014). Promoting interdisciplinary research among faculty. Journal of Faculty Development, 28(1), 19–24.
Olvido, M. M. J. (2021). Developing research culture: An outcomes perspective. The Journal of Research Administration, 52(1), 15–37. https://eric.ed.gov/?id=EJ1293037.
Pardee, J. W., Fothergill, A., Weber, L., & Peek, L. (2017). The collective method: Collaborative social science research and scholarly accountability. Qualitative Research, 18(6), 671–688. https://doi.org/10.1177/1468794117743461
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Rodríguez, Á., Cargua, A., Cargua, N., y Garcés, J. (2023). Competencias Digitales de los Estudiantes de la Carrera de Pedagogía de la Actividad Física y Deporte: Caso Ecuatoriano. En A. Morales, A. Vargas, J., J. Martínez-Iglesias y C. Gallardo (Coords.). Innovación y Transferencias de Conocimientos. (pp. 81-96). Dynkinson, S.L
Rodríguez, Á. F., Medina, M. A., Tapia, D. A., y Rodríguez, J. C. (2022). Formación docente en el proceso de cambio e innovación en la educación. Revista Venezolana de Gerencia, 27(Especial 8),1420-1434. https://doi.org/10.52080/rvgluz.27.8.43
Rodríguez-Torres, Á., Naranjo-Pinto, J., Cargua-García, N., Bustamante-Torres, J., y Chasi-Solorzano, B. (2021). La percepción de los estudiantes universitarios en relación con el trabajo interdisciplinario. Revista Espacios, 42(11), 47-58.
Rodríguez-Torres, Á., Mendoza-Yépez, M., Cargua-García, N., y Gudiño-Negrete, X. (2020). La interdisciplinariedad en la formación de profesionales de la Actividad Física y Deporte – Universidad Central del Ecuador. Polo del Conocimiento, 5(9), 1179-1199.
Rodríguez-Torres, Á., Fierro-Altamirano, R., Vela-Larco, D. & Quijano-Rojas, M. (2018). La resolución de problemas: una oportunidad para aprender a aprender. Olimpia. Revista de la Facultad de Cultura Física de la Universidad de Granma, 15(50), 160-171. https://doi.org/10.17227/01212494.26pys57.66
Schieffer, L. (2016). The benefits and barriers of virtual collaboration among online adjuncts. Journal of Instructional Research, 5,109-125. https://eric.ed.gov/?id=EJ1127636
Segovia, P., Pinos, P. y Murillo, I. (2017). La interdisciplinariedad para el perfeccionamiento del proceso de enseñanza aprendizaje en la Carrera de Odontología. Revista Conrado, 13(57), 82-90.
Siemens, L., Liu, Y., & Smith, J. (2014). Mapping disciplinary differences and equity of academic control to create a space for collaboration. Canadian Journal of Higher Education Revue, 44(2), 49–67.
Srinivas, T., & Varaprasad, R. (2024). Innovation through Collaboration: Advancing Higher Education Research. Research and Reviews: Advancement in Robotics. 7 (1), 7-16. https://doi.org/10.5281/zenodo.10077380
Tella, A. (2023). Perception and Use of E-Collaboration by Postgraduate Students in Nigeria Universities. Indonesian Journal of Informatics Education, 7(2), 61-74. http://dx.doi.org/10.20961/ijie.v7i2.76474
Woolley, R., Sánchez-Barrioluengo, M., Turpin, T., & Marceau, J. (2015). Research collaboration in the social sciences: What factors are associated with disciplinary and interdisciplinary collaboration? Science and Public Policy, 42(4), 567–582. https://doi.org/10.1093/scipol/scu074.
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2023-12-12
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Rodríguez-Torres, Ángel F., Ayala Revelo, J. A., Rodríguez Alvear, J. C., & Rodríguez Alvear, F. S. (2023). Collaborative research in higher education institutions. GADE: Scientific Journal, 3(5), 76-87. https://doi.org/10.63549/rg.v3i5.308
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