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Research assessment: tips for researchers who want to use quantitative indicators in their CV, project application, etc.
There are many quantitative indicators, and new ones are still being developed. Examples of quantitative indicators include: the number of (scholarly) publications, number of citations, citation impact (normalized), number of downloaded (open access) papers, number of users of deposited datasets, number of mentions of a study/publication on social media and/or …
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evaluate
quality assessment
Critical reading: how to read a scientific article
A scientific article might be short, but it is usually dense in information, which can make it harder to read. Below, you can find some tips.
General guidelines
- Take notes while you read to make sure you understand what you're reading.
- Don't know a word? Look it up and …
DMP: How do I write a final Data Management Plan?
What is a DMP?
A Data Management Plan (DMP) is a formal document that specifies how research data will be handled both during and after a research project.
For more information on using https://dmponline.be for writing a DMP, check this related research tip: https://onderzoektips.ugent.be/en/tips/00001281/.
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FWO
Horizon Europe
research data management
Scopus versus Web of Science - de verschillen
In de markt voor multidisciplinaire citatiedatabanken zijn Web of Science (kortweg 'WoS'; van Clarivate Analytics ) en Scopus (van Elsevier) de twee grote spelers.
Web of Science bestaat al lang (sinds 1961) en heeft een gevestigde reputatie. Scopus is jonger (2004) maar is intussen ook wereldwijd bekend als 'de andere professionale …
Read moreGDPR: What do I need to think about when transferring personal data to third countries or international organisations?
If you collaborate with researchers, partners or institutions located in another country, within or outside the EU, in your research, you must pay attention when making personal data accessible, forwarding or exchanging. This also applies when you use processors or subcontractors, for example when you are using websurveys hosted by …
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GDPR
research data management
GDPR: what should I keep in mind when I want to process personal data relating to criminal convictions and offences?
Personal data relating to criminal convictions and offences or related security measures (e.g. a driving prohibition and/or fine imposed by the judge due to speeding or alcohol intoxication, a sentence of imprisonment for theft with violence) may only be processed:
- under government supervision; of
- when the processing …
GDPR: what is the General Data Protection Regulation?
When you process personal data for your research, you must follow the rules of the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR).
The GDPR: new European privacy legislationThe GDPR, which has been in force since 25 May 2018, modernises the existing privacy legislation. It creates a uniform European legislative framework …
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GDPR
research data management
Journal: how to find a print or e-journal or newspaper
Printed or electronic magazines and newspapers to which Ghent University has access can be found via the Ghent University catalogue.
Flemish newspapers and magazinesBelgapress provides access to the archives of Belgian newspapers and various Belgian magazines. Newspaper articles are available two days after publication, magazine articles seven days …
Read moreJournal: how to assess the quality?
Researchers can choose from tens of thousands of scholarly journals to disseminate their research results. It's not always easy to find out which ones are reliable.
General guidelines- Think. Check. Submit is a checklist to help you identify trustworthy journals and publishers.
- Have (many of) your trusted peers published in …
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Biblio
evaluate
journal
open access
open science
quality assessment
Authorship: authorship roles (contribution disclosure – author(ship) contribution statements)
Authorship
Recognition for a person's effective contribution to a scholarly publication is done primarily through the inclusion, or not, of the names of (individual) contributors on a (more or less) limited list of names associated with that publication.
The place on this list determines in most cases the "importance" of …
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academic writing
academisch schrijven
article
artikel
ethics
ethiek
integriteit
integrity
journal
tijdschrift
GDPR: What should I take into account when developing or using AI?
When you develop artificial intelligence based on personal data or process personal data using artificial intelligence in your research, the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) applies. AI applications must therefore ensure privacy and data protection principles throughout their lifecycle, including the principles of 'privacy by design' and 'privacy by default'. …
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AVG
GDPR
research data management
Reference style: what is it?
A reference style defines the rules you have to follow to refer to sources. There are many different reference styles, often linked to a certain field. Certain scientific journals also have their own reference style. Some examples of reference styles are: MLA, APA, Vancouver, IEEE, , ...
PointersReferences have …
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academic writing
refer
EU Funding: How do I address research integrity in my Horizon Europe proposal?
This tip* provides guidance on how to deal with research integrity when writing a Horizon Europe grant proposal.
It has been compiled from the following sources containing more extensive information:
- European Commission, Horizon Europe Programme Guide (contains a dedicated section on ethics and integrity, n° 12, p. 23-28)
- European …
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Horizon Europe
integriteit
integrity
FINPRO: what do I need to do for the financial side of my project?
Both before and after the start of a research project you must take care of the financial administration and management of your project. Ghent University has you covered by making available the FOCUS management system and a central and decentralised network of colleagues with the necessary knowhow about rules and …
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grant
Data analysis resources
Are you looking for some resources to improve your data science skills, or information on software like R and RStudio? We'll give you a few options below.
Data analysis examples by UCLAThe webpage data analysis examples by UCLA lists a number of statistical analysis techniques and their application …
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FPP
Zoeken naar bronnen : Architectuurontwerp I (Bachelor 1)
Wat zoek je?
- Projectbeschrijvingen
- Plannen
- Snedes
- Foto's
Er zijn een aantal go-to tijdschriften waarin je heel snel de verschillende bronnen van projecten kan terugvinden, de belangrijkste zijn:
Internationaal:- El Croquis (per architect)
- A+U: architecture and urbanism (per thema)
- GA houses
- GA document
- Casabella
- JA: the Japan …
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bibliotheek
FEA
FEA - architecture
kwalitatief onderzoek
onderzoeksvraag
Searching scientific literature: an example from psychology by prof. dr. Brosschot
Almost every scientific study starts with an extensive literature search. You look for the articles written on your subject of interest and you'll gradually discover unanswered questions or new lines of thoughts worth exploring.
When you start writing your own article, you'll usually include a literature review summarising the …
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article
database
FPP
search engines
search strategy
systematic review
Orientation year for international researchers with an expiring hosting agreement
International researchers with a hosting agreement can apply for a search year. Like students, this entitles them to stay for 12 months to 'search' for a suitable job in Belgium.
When can you apply for a orientation year?During your stay in Belgium
After the completion of the host agreement …
Read moreGDPR: what are some things to consider when processing personal data from minors?
When processing personal data of minors (children under the age of 18), they are entitled to specific protection, as they are often less aware of their rights and the potential risks and/or consequences associated with the processing of their data.
TransparancyLike adults, minors should be informed about what personal …
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ethics
GDPR
research data management
GDPR: When am I processing high-risk personal data and when do I need to conduct a DPIA?
What is a DPIA?
Before processing personal data you, as a researcher on behalf of the processing controller UGhent, must assess whether or not the processing is likely to have a high risk for the freedoms and rights of the data subjects. If so, you are obliged to carry out …
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GDPR
research data management
GDPR: What should I consider when using social media data for scientific research?
Social media contain an ever-increasing source of information and data. More and more (sensitive) (personal) data is published on social media profiles by the users themselves. But to what extent may this data then be used to base research on, for instance? Consideration must in any case be given …
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AVG
GDPR
research data management
GDPR: What do I need to think about when using a mailing list in the context of my research?
As a researcher, you sometimes make use of mailing lists for your research (e.g. sending invitations to participate in a survey/interview) or for your research activities (e.g. sending invitation to an event/conference).
Mailing lists consist of a (large) list of postal addresses or e-mail addresses (even purely professional e-mail addresses) …
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GDPR
research data management
GDPR: What are the basic principles?
The General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) is based on six basic principles that you must take into account when processing personal data.
Basic principles 1. Lawfulness, fairness and transparencyYou are obliged to process personal data in a transparent manner with respect for all applicable laws, regulations and rules. …
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GDPR
research data management
GDPR: what has changed with regard to the previous privacy legislation?
Although the main components of the previous privacy legislation are largely retained, the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) also introduces a number of important changes.
1. AccountabilityThe former 'obligation to report' to the privacy commission was replaced with 'accountability' whereby you as the researcher must document the processing of …
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GDPR
research data management
GDPR: What should I keep in mind when designing my research?
Privacy by design
In the design phase of a research project, you normally think about the substance and methodological aspects of your research.
In view of the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) it is important to also thoroughly consider and describe the collection and processing of personal data during the …
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GDPR
research data management
GDPR: when does it apply to my research?
The General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) applies:
- when you (or your institution or organisation) are located in the EEA and you process personal data (e.g. collection, recording, classification, structuring, storage, adaptation or alteration, retrieval, consultation, use, etc.) in the context of scientific research at or affiliated with Ghent University, regardless …
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GDPR
research data management
GDPR: why is it important to comply with this legislation?
Protecting the rights and freedoms of data subjects
If you process personal data, your job is to protect the rights and freedoms of data subjects in accordance with the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR).
For this you must evaluate the possible risks associated with the processing of personal data …
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GDPR
research data management
GDPR: what are some things to consider when using (online) survey tools?
When using an (online) survey tool to collect personal data for your research , you need to make sure that the tool is GDPR compliant and that you follow the GDPR principles when using it.
UGent has a campus licence for Qualtrics since 1 January 2022. Other survey tools are …
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GDPR
research data management
Open Access to your publications
Open Access refers to the practice of making peer-reviewed scholarly research and literature freely available online to anyone interested.
Open means anyone can freely access, use, modify, and share for any purpose, subject, at most, to requirements that preserve provenance and openness. It does not affect authors' freedom to choose …
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academic writing
article
journal
open access
open science
GenAI: Writing a (postdoctoral) research proposal
You are writing a research proposal and would like to use AI tools in the process. Perhaps you want to have your proposal checked for language errors, rewritten, translated... or you want to generate graphics and/or images. You may also want to incorporate AI into your research in another way, …
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academic writing
academisch schrijven
ethics
ethiek
integriteit
integrity
onderzoeksvraag
research question