Research Information
Publication
Research output is defined as textual output where research is understood as original, systematic investigation undertaken in order to gain knowledge and understanding. Peer evaluation of the research is a fundamental prerequisite of all recognised outputs and is the mechanism of ensuring and thus enhancing quality.
There are three submission categories for research outputs:
- Accredited/Approved Journals
A research article published in an approved journal will be subsidised as a single unit, if all the authors are affiliated to the claiming institution. In the case where authors are affiliated with two or more institutions, the subsidy is shared between the claiming institutions. - Books and Chapters in Books
A book may be subsidised to a maximum of five units or a portion thereof, based on the number of pages being claimed relative to the total number of pages of the book, if all the authors are affiliated to the claiming institution. A guideline of a minimum of 60 pages and maximum of 300 pages will be allocated per unit or proportions and multiples thereof, if all the authors are affiliated to the claiming institution. However, where authors are affiliated with two or more institutions, the subsidy is shared between the claiming institutions. - Conference Proceedings
Proceedings meeting the DHET criteria will be allocated a maximum of one-half of a unit (0.5) if all the authors are affiliated to the claiming institution. In the case where authors are affiliated with two or more institutions, the subsidy is shared between the claiming institutions.
DHET Accredited Journals for 2011
Please ensure that only journals which appear on these accredited lists are submitted for subsidy purposes. For verification purposes please make use of these lists as accessing the online versions can be confusing.
The following lists are accredited for publications 2013:
The following lists are accredited for publications in 2012:
- DHET List of Approved Conferences in 2012
- Excel Sheets for 2012
- The ProQuest International Bibliography of Sovial Sciences (IBSS)
Please do not use the 2013 DHET list when processing claims for publications in 2012.
Research Outputs Incentive Scheme
Supervisors who successfully ensure the graduation of their students within the Department of Education recognized minimum period of completion and are able to ensure the generation of technologically oriented research will be allocated an incentive based on the research output of Masters and Phd students into their research cost code or salary upon graduation of the student.
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Research Achievement and Research Excellence Awards
Faculty Research Awards VUT Excellence Award and VUT Achievement Award are presented annually. The candidate with the highest number of points in the Faculty will automatically be nominated for the University Researcher of the Year Award. Faculty awards and awards for the top three researchers are made in each category annually.
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Policies
The Research & Higher Degree Policies outlines the guiding principles regarding the management, support and development of research to all those involved in research at the Vaal University of Technology. It is applicable to all temporary, fixed term contract and permanent employees, as well as registered students of the University.
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Annual Research Report
VUT’s Annual Research Report provides an overview of the University's research outputs and centres of excellence activities for the year in review. It provides a record of each faculty's activities,publishing, conference proceedings, capacity and expertise.
The Vaal University’s Annual Research Reports can be downloaded by clicking on the links below: