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Arab World English Journal (AWEJ) Volume 15. Number 3, September 2024 Pp.255-269
Centre for Fundamental and Continuing Education,
Universitii Malaysia Terengganu, Malaysia
The Study highlighted research engagement and productivity among academics in East Java, Indonesia’s private universities. It communicated three research inquiries: 1) How do 30 English Education Departments’ research productivity levels represent 288 Academics in East Java’s private universities? 2) To what extent do EFL academics’ participate in different research-related activities? 3) What drives the EFL academics’ interest in conducting research? Understanding these matters is critical for improving research production and personal performance. The Study utilized a Quantitative descriptive approach by analyzing evidence of overall productivity scores in the Sinta Database. In addition, an online survey was issued to point out academics’ involvement in research and the drives beneath their participation. The findings indicated that the research productivity among 30 English education departments was mainly low. Academics intensively engaged in writing, citing, conducting, and reading research. However, publishing research in recognized international journals indexed by Scopus or Web of Science, publishing in accredited national (Sinta Tiers one and two), and proposing intellectual property rights received less scrutiny. Their research drive was primarily for professional development, knowledge contribution, and self-awareness; research is a component of their job, alongside teaching and community services. However, promotions, governmental positions, and professional allowances were less motivating. The findings emphasize the significance of targeted funding and mentorship to facilitate publications, promote technical advancement, and stimulate the pursuit of intellectual property rights to enhance research productivity.
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Assistant Professor Dian Fadhilawati, M.Pd, is a PhD candidate in Applied Linguistics at Universiti Malaysia Terengganu. She is an English lecturer at the English Education Department, Universitas Islam Balitar, Indonesia. Her research interests cover Vocabulary, Grammar, Writing, TEFL, Language Assessment, Teachers’ Professional Development, and integrating Technology in the English Classroom. She can be reached at dianfadhilawati@yahoo.com, ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0002-2148-8987
Professor Madya Dr. Azza Jauhar Ahmad Tajuddin has a PhD in Education from the University of Nottingham. She is a Deputy Dean (Academics and Students Affairs) at the Centre for Fundamental and Continuing Education, Universiti Malaysia Terengganu, Malaysia. Her research interests include higher education, community-based learning, climate change, and ocean literacy. She can be contacted through email at azzajauhar@umt.edu.my. ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0003-3261-0877
Dr. Raihana Romly is a Faculty member at the Centre for Fundamental & Continuing Education, Universiti Malaysia Terengganu, Malaysia. Her research interests focused on nonformal language learning activities for ESL and the use of technology for self-determined learning. She can be contacted through email at raihana.romly@umt.edu.my
ORCID; https://orcid.org/0000-0002-3019-7030
Assistant Professor Dr. Supriyono M.Ed. is an Assistant Professor in the English Education Department at Universitas Islam Blitar. He pursued his doctoral degree at Universitas Malang. His research interests include Educational Management, Educational Supervision, Educational Profession, Educational Psychology, and Educational Research. He can be contacted by email at yonsupriyono@gmail.com, ORCID; https://orcid.org/0000-0002-4928-2614
Associate Professor Faizal Risdianto M, Hum. is a faculty member at the English Education Department, Universitas Islam Negeri Salatiga, Indonesia. He is pursuing a Ph.D at Universitas Negeri Surakarta, Indonesia. His research interests include Descriptive Linguistics, Literature Study, Pragmatics, and English Teaching. He can be contacted by email atfaizalrisdianto@iainsalatiga.ac.id ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0002-0422-9166
Assistant Professor Ahmad Saifudin, M, Pd, is an active lecturer of the English Education Department at Universitas Nahdlatul Ulama Blitar Indonesia. The research interest is mainly writing. He can be contacted by email: saif.ahmad123coretandinding@gmail.com ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0001-7143-965X