Table 4 Enablers/facilitators to conducting research, n (%)
Enablers/facilitators to conducting research (n = 29) | Agree | Neutral | Disagree |
|---|---|---|---|
Career advancement | 27 (93.1) | 1 (3.4) | 1 (3.4) |
Support from administrators | 18 (62.1) | 9 (31.0) | 2 (6.9) |
Pursuit of personal interest | 18 (62.1) | 11 (37.9) | 0 (0.0) |
Pursuit of further education | 26 (89.7) | 3 (10.3) | 0 (0.0) |
Release time from teaching duties | 11 (37.9) | 10 (34.5) | 8 (27.6) |
Opportunity to involve students | 26 (89.7) | 2 (6.9) | 1 (3.4) |
Opportunity to work with business and community partners | 27 (93.1) | 2 (6.9) | 0 (0.0) |
Formal recognition by university | 27 (93.1) | 2 (6.9) | 0 (0.0) |
Other enablers/facilitators | There should be allocated time for three pillars of higher education: research, education, community services | ||
Lecturer’s performance appraisal and career rank system | |||
Establishment of research networks, both within the university and with other institutions | |||
Personal interest | |||