Publication Perception of Faculty Researchers in a State University

Abstract

The objective of the study is to create further insights in the level of publication Stress, Attitude and Resources Perception of faculty researchers to find out potential solutions and innovation that would help further research publication in Kalinga State UniversityThis is necessary, as variations in ranks and experience could indicate the necessity for different interventions.The Publication Pressure Questionnaire was used to measure perceived publication pressure inresearchers which consists of three subscales covering Stress, Attitude and Resources. The findings in the study suggest that respondents are optimistic about publishing in their field, and has access to multiple supporting resources as reflected in their subscale scores but perceive their level of performance as overall unsatisfactory. It is revealed thatfaculty researchers who holds higher ranks have lower attitude and resources perception scores but have higher rate in performance. They have equal level of perceived stress attitude and resources across experience but those who have more experience tend to do better in research.To improve the faculty researcher’s performance,the University is recommended to come up with a thorough plan and program interventiontaking into consideration the rank and experience of the faculty researchers to improve their research and publication skills and productivity