Readjustment of Returning Scholars: Experiences of Cambodian Researchers.
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| Title: | Readjustment of Returning Scholars: Experiences of Cambodian Researchers. |
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| Authors: | Kuzhabekova, Aliya1,2, Moldashev, Kairat3,4 kairat.moldashev@sdu.edu.kz, Baigazina, Altyn1, Chanchem, Vichny4 |
| Source: | Minerva: A Review of Science, Learning & Policy. Sep2024, Vol. 62 Issue 3, p457-479. 23p. |
| Subject Terms: | *Graduate students, *Foreign study, Bureaucratization, Knowledge transfer, Supervisors |
| Abstract: | Many developing countries prioritize sponsoring graduate students to study abroad to bring expertise and knowledge to their home country. However, the success of knowledge transfer depends on the extent to which returning graduates can utilize their potential at home. This study explores challenges faced by Cambodian scholars who obtained their Ph.D. degrees abroad and describes strategies they used to overcome them. In a home country environment with limited funding, over-bureaucratization, and low priority of university research, graduates see the value of their foreign Ph.D. degrees in teaching and consultation. It requires motivation and significant efforts to transition as researchers in such an environment. Returning scholars rely on networks with their peers abroad and supervisors, form local research societies, engage with graduate students at their universities to keep themselves active as researchers. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR] |
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| Abstract: | Many developing countries prioritize sponsoring graduate students to study abroad to bring expertise and knowledge to their home country. However, the success of knowledge transfer depends on the extent to which returning graduates can utilize their potential at home. This study explores challenges faced by Cambodian scholars who obtained their Ph.D. degrees abroad and describes strategies they used to overcome them. In a home country environment with limited funding, over-bureaucratization, and low priority of university research, graduates see the value of their foreign Ph.D. degrees in teaching and consultation. It requires motivation and significant efforts to transition as researchers in such an environment. Returning scholars rely on networks with their peers abroad and supervisors, form local research societies, engage with graduate students at their universities to keep themselves active as researchers. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR] |
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| ISSN: | 00264695 |
| DOI: | 10.1007/s11024-024-09522-6 |
