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Focus Area for Pure and Applied Analytics at NWU: Where curiosity meets mathematical mastery
Apr 10, 2025 - In the ever-evolving landscape of academia, certain institutions stand out not only for their age or size, but also for their unyielding commitment to curiosity and innovation. North-West University (NWU) in South Africa exemplifies this spirit, particularly through its Focus Area for Pure and Applied Analytics (PAA) research entity. This group is…https://library.nwu.ac.za/research-digital-scholarship-services
Digital Scholarship Services
Apr 10, 2025 - Home Digital Scholarship Services: Digitisation Data Visualisation Contact Us Digital Scholarship Services Digital Scholarship Services, Welcome to Our Digital Scholarship Centre, At North-West University's digital scholarship centre, we're at the forefront of innovation in academic research and knowledge dissemination. Our commitment is to empower researchers, educators, and learners with the tools, skills, and support they need to thrive in the digital age., Unleashing the Power of Digital Scholarship, In a rapidly evolving digital landscape, how we research, analyse, and share knowledge is transforming. Digital scholarship harnesses technology's potential, enabling us to ask new questions, explore uncharted territories, and revolutionize the academic experience. At our centre, we embrace this transformation wholeheartedly. We believe that by…, Our Mission: Pioneering Digital Excellence, Our mission is to provide a dynamic hub where scholars, students, and enthusiasts unite to explore, create, and innovate. We offer a range of specialized services, cutting-edge tools, and collaborative spaces, all designed to facilitate the digital research journey. By fostering an inclusive and vibrant community, we aim to drive groundbreaking…, Workshops & Events, Training Calendar, Collaborations & Partnerships, CTL - Makerspace and One Button Studio, Physical Location, North-West University: Mahikeng Library Mahikeng Campus Corner of Albert Luthuli and University Drive Building A-7 MMABATHO 2745, South Africahttps://www.nwu.ac.za/donors/donor-newsletters
Donor newsletters
Apr 10, 2025 - "Since my appointment as Principal and Vice-Chancellor of the North-West University (NWU), I have attended engagements with various internal and external stakeholders. During these engagements, it became evident that the university needs the financial support of our valued stakeholders – particularly our donors – to sufficiently support our…https://news.nwu.ac.za/seminar-paving-way-towards-international-career-iec
Seminar: paving the way towards an international career with IEC
Apr 10, 2025 - The Faculty of Humanities of the NWU recently hosted a seminar aimed at graduates and final-year students who are eager to explore international work and travel opportunities. The Faculty has a strong relationship with the Intercultural Education Corporation (IEC), who sent a delegation to South Africa to share first-hand insight into the Work and…https://news.nwu.ac.za/expert/marelize-vergottini
Marelize Vergottini
Apr 10, 2025 - Dr Marelize Vergottini has extensive experience in various fields within social work, however, it is her 11 years of experience in the education sector that have shaped much of her recent work and research. In 2018, Dr Vergottini completed her PhD in the field of school social work. Her research has contributed greatly to the understanding of…https://library.nwu.ac.za/research-policies
ROSS - Policies
Apr 10, 2025 - Home Research Support Services Policies Digital Scholarship Services ROSS Resources Library Resources Guides, Events & Training Bookings & Spaces Contact Us, Research and Open Scholarship Services (ROSS), North-West University Open Access Policy Overview, Open access policies at North-West University are overseen by and are accountable to, the Deputy Vice-Chancellor for Research and Innovation. The NWU Open Access Publications Policy NWU Open Access Publications Policy and Research Data Management Policy Research Data Management Policy outline a set of guidelines for researchers and students to…https://news.nwu.ac.za/expert/tinda-rabie
Tinda Rabie
Apr 10, 2025 - Prof. Tinda Rabie began her career in the South African National Defence Force (SANDF), completing a military year and becoming an officer. Afterward, she pursued her career in nursing. Upon completing her studies, she served as an officer and professional nurse specializing in Community nursing and Primary Health Care. After almost eight years of…https://library.nwu.ac.za/research-resources
ROSS - Resources
Apr 10, 2025 - Home Research Support Services Policies Digital Scholarship Services ROSS Resources Library Resources Guides, Events & Training Bookings & Spaces Contact Us, Research and Open Scholarship Services (ROSS), ROSS Resources, Select a resource from our list: Or choose via process:, Creating/writing, Tools: Data Analysis Tools - ATLAS.ti Data Management Plans - DMPTool Citation Managers - EndNote LibKey Tools MS Word Postgraduate Template Plagiarism Tools - iThenticate Survey Tools - QuestionPro Systematic Reviews - Covidence Writefull Guides: EndNote Systematic Review, Measure/Impact, Tools: Altmetrics Bibliotmetrics - JCR, Scopus, SciVal H-Index - Scopus, Web of Science Journal impact factors - JCR, Incites ORCID Research(er) Visibility and Impact Check Tool Guides: NRF Rating Research Impact and Visibility, Publish/preserve/Share, Tools: Accredited Journals Boloka: Institutional Repository Data Repositories - Dayta Ya Rona Journal Title Abbreviations ORCID OJS - Open Journal System Guides: Digital Scholarship Centre Open Access - Transformative Agreements Open Educational Resourceshttps://library.nwu.ac.za/research-literature-review
Research Support Services
Apr 10, 2025 - Home Research Support Services: Ethical Clearance & Funder Requirements Academic Writing Research Ethics Conducting Literature Review Copyright Services Reference Management Research Data Management (RDM) Writing Up & Publishing Journal Publishing Disseminating Research Output Research Visibility & Impact Research Evaluation Contact Us, Conducting a Literature Review, Literature Searches and Resources Conducting a successful literature search requires developing a search strategy, deciding on the relevant topic, and defining the research topic and scope. Finding information can be challenging, but valuable literature review resources are available for each faculty member. Search and collect the most relevant…, Databases, System and Tools Search across several databases . Or browse through the alphabetical list of databases or individual database search, i.e. Scopus (Elsevier). Find databases through Faculty LibGuides . Find databases through the Research LibGuides . Use the LibKey Nomad browser extension to connect to our library's content from the open web.…, Books, System and Tools Search WorldCat Discovery for books. Search for eBooks on our eBooks webpage . The Faculty LibGuides contain literature resources for each faculty. Use the LibKey Nomad browser extension to connect to our library's content from the open web. Training Material Video on how to search for library resources on WorldCat Discovery .…, Journal Articles, System and Tools Use keywords to find articles on your research topic. Search by article title . Search by DOI or PMID . Google Scholar Use the LibKey Nomad browser extension to connect to our library's content from the open web. Training Material Video on how to search for library resources on WorldCat Discovery . LibKey information video, Journals, System and Tools Find journals through Faculty LibGuides . Search for a specific journal title using the journal-title. Search for accredited journals for your articles. BrowZine Journals , listed by subject. Use the LibKey Nomad browser extension to connect to our library's content from the open web. Training Material BrowZine user tutorial…, Newspapers and Magazines, System and Tools PressReader A-Z list of newspapers and magazines Training Material PressReader, Theses and Dissertations, System and Tools Researchers can search Boloka for NWU Thesis/Dissertations , research output , and other resources . International ETD's through ProQuest: Dissertations & Theses Global Networked Digital Library of Theses and Dissertations (NDLTD) DADAD-R : Database of African Theses and Dissertations including Research DART - Europe Ethos (UK), Systematic Reviews, System and Tools Covidence Training Material Covidence Academy Covidence Academy [/accordion] Search Existing Research Data Research data repositories allow postgraduate students and researchers to search existing research data without creating or collecting data from scratch. These repositories serve as centralized platforms where researchers can…https://library.nwu.ac.za/research-funding
Research Support Services
Apr 10, 2025 - Home Research Support Services: Ethical Clearance & Funder Requirements Academic Writing Researcher Ethics Conducting Literature Review Copyright Services Reference Management Research Data Management (RDM) Writing Up & Publishing Journal Publishing Disseminating Research Output Research Visibility & Impact Research Evaluation Contact…, Ethical Clearance and Funder Requirements, Data Management Plan (DMP) Institutions and funding bodies are now recognizing the importance of effective data management in ensuring the ethical handling of research data. The NWU Research Data Management Policy requires every research study that generates data to have a Research Data Management Plan (RDMP). Students and researchers are required…https://library.nwu.ac.za/research-data-management
Research Support Services
Apr 10, 2025 - Home Research Support Services: Ethical Clearance & Funder Requirements Academic Writing Researcher Ethics Conducting Literature Review Copyright Services Reference Management Research Data Management (RDM) Writing Up & Publishing Journal Publishing Disseminating Research Output Research Visibility & Impact Research Evaluation Contact…, Research Data Management, Research data management ensures data is well-organized, accessible, and properly shared, enhancing collaboration, promoting transparency, and maximizing the impact and reuse of research for societal benefit. UNESCO UNESCO advocates for making research data freely available to the public, which allows anyone to access, use, and share it, fostering…https://library.nwu.ac.za/research-academic-writing
Research Support Services
Apr 10, 2025 - Home Research Support Services: Ethical Clearance & Funder Requirements Academic Writing Researcher Ethics Conducting Literature Review Copyright Services Reference Management Research Data Management (RDM) Writing Up & Publishing Journal Publishing Disseminating Research Output Research Visibility & Impact Research Evaluation Contact…, Academic Writing, Academic writing, or scholarly writing, is a formal writing style produced in an academic setting. It can take many forms, such as literary analysis, dissertations or theses, and research papers. Systems and Tools Useful resources for writing academic papers include:, Plagiarism Tools, Plagiarism and copyright Writefull Paraphrasing Referella, referencing styles EndNote , reference manager Turnitin , text-matching software iThenticate , text-matching software (Staff) NWU Guidelines on AI, Writing Tools, Writefull Revise Writefull Cite Writefull Add-in for Word NWU Writing Centre, Library Resources, WorldCat Discovery Search (Books, articles, and journals) WorldCat A-Z List (Journal Titles) Databases A-Z PressReader Google Scholar Research LibGuides Research Support Guides LibKey BrowZine Journals LibKey Nomad: Browser Extensions LibKey.io: Customized DOI Search, NWU Resources, A-Rules (General Academic Rules) Manual for Higher Degrees Studies MS Word Postgraduate Template NWU Language Directorate: style guidehttps://library.nwu.ac.za/research-ethics
Research Support Services
Apr 10, 2025 - Home Research Support Services: Ethical Clearance & Funder Requirements Academic Writing Researcher Ethics Conducting Literature Review Copyright Services Reference Management Research Data Management (RDM) Writing Up & Publishing Journal Publishing Disseminating Research Output Research Visibility & Impact Research Evaluation Contact…, Research Ethics, Applying for research ethics, including review and clearance, is conducted through various committees, and applicants are provided with comprehensive support and guidance. System and Tools The application process is done through the NWU Research Support office . Training material Guidelines and procedures Training and workshops Intellectual…https://library.nwu.ac.za/research-referencing
Research Support Services
Apr 10, 2025 - Home Research Support Services: Ethical Clearance & Funder Requirements Academic Writing Researcher Ethics Conducting Literature Review Copyright Services Reference Management Research Data Management (RDM) Writing Up & Publishing Journal Publishing Disseminating Research Output Research Visibility & Impact Research Evaluation Contact…, Referencing, Management and Plagiarism, Reference management helps researchers store literature review sources, share, annotate, read, write, cite/insert in-text references, and compile references or bibliographies. Systems and Tools Tools widely used in research writing include antiplagiarism software like Turnitin and iThenticate . referencing tools and systems like EndNote and others…https://library.nwu.ac.za/research-copyright
Research Support Services
Apr 10, 2025 - Home Research Support Services: Ethical Clearance & Funder Requirements Academic Writing Researcher Ethics Conducting Literature Review Copyright Services Reference Management Research Data Management (RDM) Writing Up & Publishing Journal Publishing Disseminating Research Output Research Visibility & Impact Research Evaluation Contact…, Copyright Services, Copyright is an exclusive legal right given to authors and creators to protect their original works. Systems and Tools There are copyright procedures and guidelines for the application, compliance, and use of copyrighted material. NWU Policies and Rules Research and Innovation and Intellectual Property (Policies and Rules) Intellectual Property…https://library.nwu.ac.za/research-evaluation
Research Support Services
Apr 10, 2025 - Home Research Support Services: Ethical Clearance & Funder Requirements Academic Writing Researcher Ethics Conducting Literature Review Copyright Services Reference Management Research Data Management (RDM) Writing Up & Publishing Journal Publishing Disseminating Research Output Research Visibility & Impact Research Evaluation Contact…, Research Evaluation, Researchers are increasingly required to report on the impact of their work in evaluating the quality of research. Bibliometric databases such as Scopus and Web of Science play a crucial role in this process by providing quantitative data and metrics that assess the impact and influence of scholarly publications. Scopus and Web of Science are…Prof. Sanjay Bhayani, M.Com., M.Phil., Ph.D. FDPM (IIMA), Dean, Professor, and Head at the Department of Business Management (MBA Programme) Saurashtra University, Rajkot, India, is a Gold Medallist in the B.Com. and M.Com. Exams. He has worked as the officiating vice chancellor of Saurashtra University, Rajkot. He has worked as a member of the…
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Sanjay Bhayani
Apr 10, 2025 - Prof. Sanjay Bhayani, M.Com., M.Phil., Ph.D. FDPM (IIMA), Dean, Professor, and Head at the Department of Business Management (MBA Programme) Saurashtra University, Rajkot, India, is a Gold Medallist in the B.Com. and M.Com. Exams. He has worked as the officiating vice chancellor of Saurashtra University, Rajkot. He has worked as a member of the…https://library.nwu.ac.za/research-journal-publishing
Research Support Services
Apr 10, 2025 - Home Research Support Services: Ethical Clearance & Funder Requirements Academic Writing Researcher Ethics Conducting Literature Review Copyright Services Reference Management Research Data Management (RDM) Writing Up & Publishing Journal Publishing Disseminating Research Output Research Visibility & Impact Research Evaluation Contact…, Journal Publishing, Open Journal System at NWU, The NWU's NWU Open Journal System NWU Open Journal System (OJS) is designed to support and enhance the work of academic journal editors, making the publishing process more efficient, transparent, and accessible. The platform supports the creation of open-access journals, providing flexibility regarding publication models. It allows for efficient…https://library.nwu.ac.za/research-output
Research Support Services
Apr 10, 2025 - Home Research Support Services: Ethical Clearance & Funder Requirements Academic Writing Researcher Ethics Conducting Literature Review Copyright Services Reference Management Research Data Management (RDM) Writing Up & Publishing Journal Publishing Disseminating Research Output Research Visibility & Impact Research Evaluation Contact…, Disseminating Research Output, The NWU Open Access and RDM (draft) policies regulate public access to NWU research outputs such as dissertations and theses by master's and doctoral students, journal articles, books and book chapters, conference proceedings, research data, and other research outputs. Systems and Tools Research output produced at NWU is accessible on Boloka . The…https://news.nwu.ac.za/expert/esme-jansen-van-vuren