Chosen academic topics changed as well due to the change happened in all our lives’ aspects (political, economic and social aspects).' Digitisation became a must to be able to build an academic network and communicate with other countries on the academic level. ' Yes, academia really want change as the world itself has changed drastically post the outbreak of COVID-19 pandemic. (Female, researcher, 20+ years post PhD, India) Most of them are rigid, functionally fixed, lacking any creative sensitivity to the world.' The academia mostly consists of individuals who were good at ‘rote-learning’ and duplication of ideas than originality and creativity. It would be interesting if the academia is enlightened about their rigid consideration for main journal publications by improving the values of open access journals in the Institution.' ' I think my academia would like to change the way researches are cited to encourage researchers especially the LMIC gain more funding for quality publications. Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander We also present comparable results from our academic culture survey 2020. The report presents the key results of the survey and largely focuses on global perspectives, but regional specific breakdowns have been added where there are significant points of difference. A new theme introduced this year was on the widening inequalities within academia. Topics covered attitudes to research evaluation, cultural challenges within academia, openness and transparency, and the evolving role of the publisher.
Here, we present the results of the survey and actions for change.Įmerald’s academic culture survey was an online questionnaire of open and closed questions that was open to 211,452 academics, librarians and students within Emerald’s academic community during 13 July – 25 August 2021. The report is based on the findings of a global survey of literati that we conducted during July–August 2021. By reporting academics’ views and lived experiences, we aim to create momentum towards a fairer and more inclusive environment where impactful research can thrive. In addition, we consider the impact of COVID-19 on the research community, the widening disparities that it has left behind and the pressing need for research into societal challenges. Themes include research evaluation, academic culture, openness and transparency and the evolving role of the publisher. Now in its third year, Emerald’s Time for change report 2021 explores the challenges within academic culture and gauges interest for change.
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Response to the pandemic has been a force for good in this space, with publishers making research available via open access journals and platforms and providing free and open access to COVID-related research.
Another significant move is the drive towards open and rapid publication. Some funders are looking at ways to make research culture fairer and more inclusive, and to foster an environment where diverse contributions and outputs are recognised and celebrated. COVID has compounded these concerns, leading to greater insecurity and deeper disparities.ĭespite the ongoing problems within academic culture, there are signs in some disciplines and countries that the research industry is beginning to take note of the issues and explore ways to transform the system. The academy’s tie to impact metrics and citations, a trend towards insecure contracts, and a lack of diversity, are among the issues that have come to the fore. Over the last few years, parts of the academic community have become frustrated and disillusioned by the norms within research culture that are holding back progress.