Barriers to publication: Stories of Ph.D. students from Malaysian Universities

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Lantip Diat Prasojo Prasojo, Akhmad Habibi, Muhammad Sofwan, Mohd Faiz Mohd Yaakob, Amirul Mukminin, Lia Yuliana

2019 Library Philosophy and Practice Vol. 2019 Article Cited by 2 Quartile

Abstract

This study aimed at elaborating barriers to publication perceived by doctoral (Ph.D.) students from Malaysian universities. We interviewed 7 Ph.D. students from 3 Malaysian universities. Besides, we also distributed a survey instrument to 125 participants who attended doctoral programs in 12 Malaysian universities. Thematic analysis was used to analyze the interview data. Meanwhile, descriptive statistics, t-test, and ANOVA were applied for the survey data analysis. Findings revealed some external barriers such as lack of funding for publication fee, lack of funding for professional translators, a response time of the reviewers, negative results of the review, and difficulties in coordinating with co-authors. Internal barriers like limited skills in English, lack of time to write, limited writing skills, and limited skills in submission process were also reported. © 2019 University of Idaho Library.

Affiliations

Universitas Negeri Yogyakarta, Indonesia; Universitas Jambi, Indonesia; Universiti Utara Malaysia, Malaysia