| By: |
Ganiev, Ibragim;
Djanibekov, Nodir;
Hasanov, Shavkat;
Petrick, Martin |
| Abstract: |
The present study assesses the state of doctoral research and postgraduate
education in agricultural economics in higher education institutions (HEI) in
Uzbekistan and outlines initiatives for change. To better understand the
content, process, and outcomes of postgraduate education and doctoral
research, a survey of 72 doctoral students in HEI was conducted. The survey
data show that the respondents cooperate little with their peers outside of
Uzbekistan, lack international peer-reviewed publications and training in
relevant theories and methods, and are underrepresented in international
scientific events and associations. Furthermore, the scarcity of research
funds and individual research space, as well as an excessive teaching load
were indicated as key factors affecting the quality of doctoral research.
Almost all respondents were satisfied with their current supervision, but were
interested in being co-supervised by foreign professors. Most PhD students
wish to continue their professional career within academia. Future reforms
should enhance the quality and relevance of structured education programmes
for PhD students, raise the incentives for conducting high-quality research
that is published internationally, and support national and international
collaboration between researchers. |
| Keywords: |
PhD survey,agricultural economics,postgraduate education system,student experience,Uzbekistan,Doktorandenbefragung,Agrarökonomie,Doktorandenausbildung,Studentenerfahrungen,Usbekistan |
| JEL: |
I20 I21 I23 I28 |
| Date: |
2017 |
| URL: |
http://d.repec.org/n?u=RePEc:zbw:iamodp:164&r=sog |