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Research paper thumbnail of Challenges facing young astrophysicists

arXiv (Cornell University), 2009

In order to attract and retain excellent researchers and diverse individuals in astrophysics, we ... more In order to attract and retain excellent researchers and diverse individuals in astrophysics, we recommend action be taken in several key areas impacting young scientists: (1) Maintain balance between large collaborations and individual projects through distribution of funding; encourage public releases of observational and simulation data for use by a broader community. (2) Improve the involvement of women, particularly at leading institutions. (3) Address the critical shortage of child care options and design reasonable profession-wide parental leave policies. (4) Streamline the job application and hiring process. We summarize our reasons for bringing these areas to the attention of the committee, and we suggest several practical steps that can be taken to address them.

Research paper thumbnail of Investigating students’ attitudes toward student questioning in EFL classrooms: Insights from a mixed-method study

Investigating students’ attitudes toward student questioning in EFL classrooms: Insights from a mixed-method study

Social Science Research Network, 2024

Research paper thumbnail of Realizing Cambodia's Vision for a Knowledge-Based Society: Challenges and the Way Forward

Realizing Cambodia's Vision for a Knowledge-Based Society: Challenges and the Way Forward

Social Science Research Network, 2024

Research paper thumbnail of Generative AI in higher education: The need to develop or revise academic integrity policies to ensure the ethical use of AI

Generative AI in higher education: The need to develop or revise academic integrity policies to ensure the ethical use of AI

Social Science Research Network, 2024

Research paper thumbnail of Improving the quality of Cambodian higher education: Key challenges and suggestions

Improving the quality of Cambodian higher education: Key challenges and suggestions

Cambodian journal of educational research, Dec 1, 2023

Research paper thumbnail of The Cambodian Journal of Educational Research’s 3rd anniversary: Reflecting on its development

The Cambodian Journal of Educational Research’s 3rd anniversary: Reflecting on its development

Cambodian journal of educational research, Dec 1, 2023

Research paper thumbnail of The implementation of the professorial ranking system in Cambodia: Opportunities and concerns

The implementation of the professorial ranking system in Cambodia: Opportunities and concerns

Cambodian journal of educational research, Dec 1, 2023

Research paper thumbnail of Introducing the Cambodian Journal of Education and STEM: A MoEYS Initiative to Promote Research and Publication in Cambodian Higher Education

Introducing the Cambodian Journal of Education and STEM: A MoEYS Initiative to Promote Research and Publication in Cambodian Higher Education

Research paper thumbnail of Promoting research in Cambodian higher education: Opportunities, challenges, and policy implications

Promoting research in Cambodian higher education: Opportunities, challenges, and policy implications

Research paper thumbnail of The Roles of Scientific Journals in Improving the Quality of Teaching, Research, and Policy Making

The Roles of Scientific Journals in Improving the Quality of Teaching, Research, and Policy Making

Research paper thumbnail of Digital transformation in higher education: Key to enhancing Cambodia’s higher education sector

Digital transformation in higher education: Key to enhancing Cambodia’s higher education sector

Cambodian Journal of Educational Research, Jun 30, 2022

The COVID-19 pandemic has accelerated digital transformation in higher education in Cambodia. Thi... more The COVID-19 pandemic has accelerated digital transformation in higher education in Cambodia. This phenomenon provides a great opportunity for Cambodian higher education to transform and enhance the integration of information and communication technology (ICT) in the classroom. This article discusses how digital transformation in higher education can improve Cambodian higher education by bringing at least three benefits to the sector, namely increased opportunities for blended learning, better adoption of ICT in education, and greater opportunities for institutional collaboration. The article calls for concerted efforts to build on this momentum and makes recommendations for concerned stakeholders in Cambodian higher education to support higher education digitalization. The article concludes with suggestions for future research.

Research paper thumbnail of Online learning during COVID-19: Key challenges and suggestions to enhance effectiveness

Online learning during COVID-19: Key challenges and suggestions to enhance effectiveness

Cambodian Journal of Educational Research, Aug 31, 2021

Research paper thumbnail of The launching of the Cambodian Journal of Educational Research

The launching of the Cambodian Journal of Educational Research

Cambodian Journal of Educational Research, Aug 31, 2021

Research paper thumbnail of Research development in Cambodia: Key challenges and recommendations

Research development in Cambodia: Key challenges and recommendations

Cambodian Journal of Educational Research, Nov 30, 2022

Research paper thumbnail of Understanding epistemology and its key approaches in research

Understanding epistemology and its key approaches in research

Cambodian Journal of Educational Research, Nov 30, 2022

Research paper thumbnail of Promoting higher education quality in Cambodia: Challenges and recommendations

Promoting higher education quality in Cambodia: Challenges and recommendations

Cambodian Journal of Educational Research, Jun 30, 2023

Research paper thumbnail of Challenges facing higher education in Cambodia and ideas for reform

Challenges facing higher education in Cambodia and ideas for reform

Cambodian Journal of Educational Research, Jun 30, 2023

Research paper thumbnail of Skills mismatches in Cambodian higher education: Major causes and possible solutions

Skills mismatches in Cambodian higher education: Major causes and possible solutions

Cambodian Journal of Educational Research, Jun 30, 2023

Research paper thumbnail of English Language Teaching, Education, and Online Learning in Cambodia During COVID-19: Perspectives from Practitioners and Researchers

English Language Teaching, Education, and Online Learning in Cambodia During COVID-19: Perspectives from Practitioners and Researchers

Research paper thumbnail of Understanding Cambodian Provincial University Students’ Perspectives on Cambodia’s Vision to Become a Knowledge-Based Society

Understanding Cambodian Provincial University Students’ Perspectives on Cambodia’s Vision to Become a Knowledge-Based Society

Social Science Research Network, Dec 31, 2022

Research paper thumbnail of Challenges facing young astrophysicists

arXiv (Cornell University), 2009

In order to attract and retain excellent researchers and diverse individuals in astrophysics, we ... more In order to attract and retain excellent researchers and diverse individuals in astrophysics, we recommend action be taken in several key areas impacting young scientists: (1) Maintain balance between large collaborations and individual projects through distribution of funding; encourage public releases of observational and simulation data for use by a broader community. (2) Improve the involvement of women, particularly at leading institutions. (3) Address the critical shortage of child care options and design reasonable profession-wide parental leave policies. (4) Streamline the job application and hiring process. We summarize our reasons for bringing these areas to the attention of the committee, and we suggest several practical steps that can be taken to address them.

Research paper thumbnail of Investigating students’ attitudes toward student questioning in EFL classrooms: Insights from a mixed-method study

Investigating students’ attitudes toward student questioning in EFL classrooms: Insights from a mixed-method study

Social Science Research Network, 2024

Research paper thumbnail of Realizing Cambodia's Vision for a Knowledge-Based Society: Challenges and the Way Forward

Realizing Cambodia's Vision for a Knowledge-Based Society: Challenges and the Way Forward

Social Science Research Network, 2024

Research paper thumbnail of Generative AI in higher education: The need to develop or revise academic integrity policies to ensure the ethical use of AI

Generative AI in higher education: The need to develop or revise academic integrity policies to ensure the ethical use of AI

Social Science Research Network, 2024

Research paper thumbnail of Improving the quality of Cambodian higher education: Key challenges and suggestions

Improving the quality of Cambodian higher education: Key challenges and suggestions

Cambodian journal of educational research, Dec 1, 2023

Research paper thumbnail of The Cambodian Journal of Educational Research’s 3rd anniversary: Reflecting on its development

The Cambodian Journal of Educational Research’s 3rd anniversary: Reflecting on its development

Cambodian journal of educational research, Dec 1, 2023

Research paper thumbnail of The implementation of the professorial ranking system in Cambodia: Opportunities and concerns

The implementation of the professorial ranking system in Cambodia: Opportunities and concerns

Cambodian journal of educational research, Dec 1, 2023

Research paper thumbnail of Introducing the Cambodian Journal of Education and STEM: A MoEYS Initiative to Promote Research and Publication in Cambodian Higher Education

Introducing the Cambodian Journal of Education and STEM: A MoEYS Initiative to Promote Research and Publication in Cambodian Higher Education

Research paper thumbnail of Promoting research in Cambodian higher education: Opportunities, challenges, and policy implications

Promoting research in Cambodian higher education: Opportunities, challenges, and policy implications

Research paper thumbnail of The Roles of Scientific Journals in Improving the Quality of Teaching, Research, and Policy Making

The Roles of Scientific Journals in Improving the Quality of Teaching, Research, and Policy Making

Research paper thumbnail of Digital transformation in higher education: Key to enhancing Cambodia’s higher education sector

Digital transformation in higher education: Key to enhancing Cambodia’s higher education sector

Cambodian Journal of Educational Research, Jun 30, 2022

The COVID-19 pandemic has accelerated digital transformation in higher education in Cambodia. Thi... more The COVID-19 pandemic has accelerated digital transformation in higher education in Cambodia. This phenomenon provides a great opportunity for Cambodian higher education to transform and enhance the integration of information and communication technology (ICT) in the classroom. This article discusses how digital transformation in higher education can improve Cambodian higher education by bringing at least three benefits to the sector, namely increased opportunities for blended learning, better adoption of ICT in education, and greater opportunities for institutional collaboration. The article calls for concerted efforts to build on this momentum and makes recommendations for concerned stakeholders in Cambodian higher education to support higher education digitalization. The article concludes with suggestions for future research.

Research paper thumbnail of Online learning during COVID-19: Key challenges and suggestions to enhance effectiveness

Online learning during COVID-19: Key challenges and suggestions to enhance effectiveness

Cambodian Journal of Educational Research, Aug 31, 2021

Research paper thumbnail of The launching of the Cambodian Journal of Educational Research

The launching of the Cambodian Journal of Educational Research

Cambodian Journal of Educational Research, Aug 31, 2021

Research paper thumbnail of Research development in Cambodia: Key challenges and recommendations

Research development in Cambodia: Key challenges and recommendations

Cambodian Journal of Educational Research, Nov 30, 2022

Research paper thumbnail of Understanding epistemology and its key approaches in research

Understanding epistemology and its key approaches in research

Cambodian Journal of Educational Research, Nov 30, 2022

Research paper thumbnail of Promoting higher education quality in Cambodia: Challenges and recommendations

Promoting higher education quality in Cambodia: Challenges and recommendations

Cambodian Journal of Educational Research, Jun 30, 2023

Research paper thumbnail of Challenges facing higher education in Cambodia and ideas for reform

Challenges facing higher education in Cambodia and ideas for reform

Cambodian Journal of Educational Research, Jun 30, 2023

Research paper thumbnail of Skills mismatches in Cambodian higher education: Major causes and possible solutions

Skills mismatches in Cambodian higher education: Major causes and possible solutions

Cambodian Journal of Educational Research, Jun 30, 2023

Research paper thumbnail of English Language Teaching, Education, and Online Learning in Cambodia During COVID-19: Perspectives from Practitioners and Researchers

English Language Teaching, Education, and Online Learning in Cambodia During COVID-19: Perspectives from Practitioners and Researchers

Research paper thumbnail of Understanding Cambodian Provincial University Students’ Perspectives on Cambodia’s Vision to Become a Knowledge-Based Society

Understanding Cambodian Provincial University Students’ Perspectives on Cambodia’s Vision to Become a Knowledge-Based Society

Social Science Research Network, Dec 31, 2022

Research paper thumbnail of Book Review: The Discourse of Peer Review: Reviewing Submissions to Academic Journals

Insight: Cambodia Journal of Basic and Applied Research, 2019

The first chapter explains the different types of peer review in academic settings (e.g., reviews... more The first chapter explains the different types of peer review in academic settings (e.g., reviews of research grant applications, promotion and tenure track applications, academic books, book proposals, and journal articles). Then, it outlines the scope and aim of the book, briefly discussing the value of peer review in ensuring the quality and standard of academic publications, as well as criticisms -the slowness, subjectivity, and bias that come with it (see also .

Research paper thumbnail of Book Review: 2030 Vision for ASEAN-China Strategic Partnership: Perspectives from Think-Tanks

Cambodian Journal of International Studies, 2019

Research paper thumbnail of Book Review: The ASEAN Miracle: A Catalyst for Peace by Kishore Mahbubani and Jeffery Sng

Research paper thumbnail of Book review: English language teaching today: Linking theory and practice

UC Occasional Paper Series, 2017

Research paper thumbnail of Book Review: World Order: Reflections on the Characters of Nations and the Course of History

UC Occasional Paper Series , 2017

World Order is expertly written by a man whose name is associated with both global peace and war ... more World Order is expertly written by a man whose name is associated with both global peace and war crimes, Henry Kissinger. The book is carefully crafted to reflect Kissinger's extensive knowledge and experience in American foreign policy, global politics and history. Having received numerous excellent reviews, the book is believed to be the summation of Kissinger's thinking about statecraft, strategy, characters of nations, the course of history, the future of the world, and in particular the world order.

Research paper thumbnail of Cambodian Journal of Educational Research (Vol. 2, No. 2)

Cambodian Education Forum , 2022

Cambodian Journal of Educational Research (Vol. 2, No. 2)

Research paper thumbnail of Cambodian Journal of Educational Research (Vol. 1, No. 2)

Cambodian Education Forum, 2021

Cambodian Journal of Educational Research (Vol. 1, No. 2)

Research paper thumbnail of Cambodian Journal of Education and STEM

Department of Scientific Research (MoEYS), 2023

ទស្សនាវដ្ដីស្រាវជ្រាវកម្ពុជាសម្រាប់ការអប់រំ និងស្ទែម Cambodian Journal of Education and STEM

Research paper thumbnail of Critical Issues in Cambodian Education: Insights from Youth

Cambodian Education Forum

Critical Issues in Cambodian Education: Insights from Youth The Role of Youth and the Importance ... more Critical Issues in Cambodian Education: Insights from Youth
The Role of Youth and the Importance of Their Perspectives
The Importance of Promoting Research for the Future of Cambodia
The Education Systems in Cambodia and Thailand: A Comparative Perspective
New Generation Schools in Cambodia: Issues and Recommendations
So Close, Yet So Far: Narrowing the Geographical Gap in Cambodian Education
Cambodian Women in Higher Education: Progress and Challenges
School Bullying: Causes, Effects, and Solutions
Corruption in Education: Causes, Impacts, and Solutions
Sexuality Education: Effectiveness, Barriers, and Recommendations
How Can Cambodian Youth Prepare for Industry 4.0?

Research paper thumbnail of Cambodian Journal of Educational Research (Vol. 2, No. 1)

Cambodian Education Forum , 2022

The Cambodian Journal of Educational Research (CJER) is a peer-reviewed academic journal initiate... more The Cambodian Journal of Educational Research (CJER) is a peer-reviewed academic journal initiated and managed by the Cambodian Education Forum (CEF). CJER publishes English manuscripts in the field of education, which would be of interest to Cambodian or international readership. All manuscripts must be original and have not been previously published or currently under publication consideration elsewhere. All manuscripts submitted to CJER will go through an initial screening by the CJER editorial team. The editorial team will then decide whether or not to send a manuscript for a blind peer review by two invited reviewers.

Research paper thumbnail of Online Learning During COVID-19 and Key Issues in Education

We would like to thank all the interns and editors of the Cambodian Education Forum, particularly... more We would like to thank all the interns and editors of the Cambodian Education Forum, particularly Koemhong Sol, Sovanncharya Ren, and Samnang Yen, who have contributed to this edited volume in different capacities as contributing authors, reviewers, or editors. Without their contributions, this volume would not have been possible. Kimkong Heng and Sopheap Kaing would also like to respectively thank the Australia Awards Scholarships and the Swiss Government Excellence Scholarships for their financial support which has enabled them to complete this book and pursue their academic interests. All of us are also grateful to our families and friends for their love and support. Without them, this book would not have been written.

Research paper thumbnail of Cambodian Youth's Perspectives and Reflections on Contemporary Educational Issues and the Role of Education

This edited volume puts together articles written by the first batch of interns at Cambodian Educ... more This edited volume puts together articles written by the first batch of interns at Cambodian Education Forum (CEF). These interns are Cambodian youth who have volunteered to work with the CEF editorial team to write English articles for publication. They have joined the first round of an internship program that lasted for almost six months, from November 2020 to April 2021. Participation in the internship program was voluntary, and interns were required to write and publish at least one article per month with CEF. Over the course of the program, these interns have each published between one to four articles, while a few of them have only completed the first draft and failed to bring their article to an acceptable standard for publication by CEF. Overall, seven interns managed to write 18 articles that are compiled and republished in this volume. We put together their articles to produce this volume because we wish to contribute to the promotion of reading, writing, research, and publication in Cambodia. We particularly aim to support youth to learn the skills of writing and publishing articles in English, as well as skills to reflect on contemporary educational issues. We believe that Cambodian youth and young Cambodian writers need mentoring support and opportunities to showcase their knowledge and skills, particularly critical thinking and writing skills. With sufficient support, they will be able to improve their analytical and critical thinking skills to write and publish short opinion or research-based articles in English. While editing and producing this volume, we acknowledge limitations in our editing and copyediting skills. As editors, we have endeavored to edit and proofread this volume to make it as flawless as possible; however, we believe that this edited book is not free of errors. In this regard, we would welcome any constructive feedback or comments that can enhance the quality of this collaborative work and other works by CEF. Secondly, we wish to acknowledge the financial support of our scholarship providers who sponsor our PhD studies. Each of us, including Kimkong Heng, Sopheap Kaing, Vutha Ros, and Koemhong Sol, would like to respectively thank Australia Awards, Swiss Government Excellence Scholarships, HKU Postgraduate Scholarship, and Japanese Government (MEXT) Scholarship. Without these sponsors' generous support, we may not have the opportunity to complete this edited volume. Finally, we wish to express our sincere thanks to our respective families and friends for their love, support, understanding, and blessing. Without them, the completion of this book would have been both less likely and less meaningful. vi

Research paper thumbnail of English Lanugage Teaching, Educaiton, and Online Learning in Cambodia During COVID-

This edited volume represents our humble attempt to put together all the articles that Cambodian ... more This edited volume represents our humble attempt to put together all the articles that Cambodian Education Forum (CEF) has published since July 2020 when the CEF website was launched. Since we did not require the contributing authors to write on a particular topic or follow specific writing styles, the articles that they submitted to us varied considerably in terms of topics and formats. Fortunately, despite the diversity in topics, we were able to compile 21 articles and grouped them into four parts for republication in this edited book. We would like to thank all the people-contributing authors and reviewers, including anonymous reviewers-who helped make this book possible. Without them, the idea for this edited volume would never have been put into action. Each of us would also like to acknowledge the financial support of our scholarship sponsors, including Australia Awards (for sponsoring Kimkong Heng), Swiss Government Excellence Scholarships (Sopheap Kaing), HKU Postgraduate Scholarship (Vutha Ros), and Japanese Government (MEXT) Scholarship (Koemhong Sol). Without the generous support of these sponsors, we may not have the time and resources required to complete this book. Kimkong Heng, Sopheap Kaing, and Vutha Ros would like to thank Dr. Sokphea Young for bringing the three of us together to speak at a roundtable discussion hosted by his Cambodian Scholars Network, which provided us with an excellent opportunity to collaborate and embark on the founding of Cambodian Education Forum, which later made the writing and publishing of this book possible. Finally, we are grateful to our families for their love, support, patience, and understanding throughout the preparation of this edited book. v Table of Contents Preface iii Acknowledgments iv Notes on Contributors x Notes on Cambodian Education Forum xviii 1. Introduction: The need to promote a strong research and publication culture in Cambodia