The higher education (HE) sector has witnessed escalating competition, resulting in an
increase in scholarly interest. Despite this, a comprehensive review of the existing literature …

If you have picked up this book, you are likely considering a grounded theory study, or are in
the process of undertaking research using this methodology. For beginning researchers …

The number of PhD candidates who experience psychological problems has risen
significantly over the past few years. Poor mental health can have numerous negative …

This paper develops a conceptual model of PhD supervisors' abuse and exploitation of their
students and the outcomes of that abuse. Based on the literature about destructive …

Purpose: The aim of this research is to explore the issues and challenges faced by the new
appointed academic staffs of a public university in Malaysia. Theoretical framework: The …

Концентрация бюджетных ресурсов в ведущих университетах страны актуализирует
проблему воспроизводства корпуса научно-педагогических работников в региональных …

The supervision of degree theses is one of several institutional practices in higher education
that are regulated by various systems of rules. However, the social roles involved in the …

With the higher education reform putting forward the professionalization of doctoral students,
doctoral education has been strongly focused on generic transferable skills to ensure …

Objective Supervisors play an important role in international postgraduate students'
academic performance, their insufficient guidance and supervision are the main …

While the interpersonal nature of the supervisory relationship in research degree
supervision has been recognised and different models of supervisory styles have been …