Why researchers should focus on the triple bottom line: Excellence, ethics and empathy

The global demands of a fast-paced, 'publish or perish' culture at higher education and research institutions pose several challenges for researchers, especially early-career scholars. In South Africa, the incentivisation of the 'publish or perish' paradigm, in a context of histo...

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Published in:South African journal of science 2024-05, Vol.120 (5/6), p.1-3
Main Authors: Nadar, Sarojini, Pillay, Dorsamy (Gansen)
Format: Article
Language:English
Subjects:
Author productivity
Careers
Economic growth
Education
Emotions
Empathy
Ethics
Funding
Higher education
Humanities
Integrity
Knowledge
Knowledge economy
Neoliberalism
R&D
Research & development
Research facilities
Research institutions
Researchers
Science
Subsidies
Triple Bottom Line
Values
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Summary:The global demands of a fast-paced, 'publish or perish' culture at higher education and research institutions pose several challenges for researchers, especially early-career scholars. In South Africa, the incentivisation of the 'publish or perish' paradigm, in a context of historical funding inequities, presents both possibilities and perils. Prioritising integrity within such a system requires a reclaiming of moral agency that subscribes to a high code of ethical conduct, which includes the values of excellence and empathy. We propose an EEE (excellence, ethics and empathy) framework for balancing productivity with integrity, thereby resisting the logics of the research marketplace.
ISSN:0038-2353
1996-7489
DOI:10.17159/sajs.2O24/18267