The British model of nurses as finders, appraisers, and users of research in practice is unattainable, given the technical complexity of research and the skills and time required. Clinical governance mechanisms and accountability demands further undermine the approach. An alternative is development of nursing research specialists and…

Argues that the meetings of the National Council of Teachers of English and the Conference on College Composition and Communication should focus on improving the literacy skills of students rather than promulgating superficial results of poorly conducted research. (RS)

Discusses the following points about the immigration multiplier: (1) analyses portray policy alternatives as mechanisms operating upon exogenously-determined demand for immigrant slots; (2) immigration policy in the U.S. and elsewhere has resulted in unintended consequences; and (3) the immigration multiplier is exaggerated if the theoretical…

A grounded meta-analytic technique for comparing organizational interventions derived from rational-based strategies (e.g., management-by-objectives, planned change) with organizational culture-based strategies (organizational culture, climate) is described. The method is seen as useful for integrating qualitative and quantitative research.…

This article discusses the role of health educators and the principles which should guide their practice. Health educators are advised to remain vigilant in not misinterpreting research data. (IAH)

Universities in Finland are engaged in further training activities, the purpose of which is to teach new knowledge about theoretical and methodological developments in science, new research results, and new applications of research. (SK)

Compared to 2 earlier studies in which fewer than 5% of subjects had nursing master's degrees, a study in which 49% of 157 were master's-prepared nurses found the overall extent of dissemination and use of research findings was similar. However, master's-prepared nurses made more use of research findings than bachelor's-degree nurses. (SK)

Reviews the role of research and development in an industrial context. Stresses the importance of a business-led approach to the formulation of research and development strategies, and highlights the need for end-user involvement at all stages of a project. Options for undertaking research and development and managing its implementation are…

Argues that "low-tech" instructional television works as well as expensive high-tech systems. Asserts that good teaching with appropriately designed and operated technology is as effective as traditional instruction and more cost effective than more technologically sophisticated delivery systems. (SK)

Importance-performance analysis, a marketing research technique using analysis of consumer attitudes toward salient product or service attributes, is found useful for colleges and universities in developing marketing strategies, particularly when competition is considered as an important dimension. Data are drawn from a survey of 252 students at 1…

The outcomes of social research, particularly that conducted with the participation of the target groups, can empower older South Africans who are members of disadvantaged populations. (SK)

Two articles are referenced that note the importance of understanding the contradictions underlying literacy program policies and practices. They underscore the importance of ethnographic research as a means of informing policy. Implications are discussed. (Contains 21 references.) (Author/LB)

The revised Stetler model of research utilization has six phases: preparation, validation, comparative evaluation, decision making, translation/application, and evaluation. It can be used to facilitate application of nursing research findings at the practitioner level. (JOW)

Vacc, Loesch, and Gilbert (1997) argued that mental-health counselors do not require training in the treatment of mentally disordered clients for the majority of their work. This article argues that the authors' conclusion is not supported by the research evidence. Discusses reasons why mental-health counselors should receive training. (Author/MKA)

Evidence-based practice, the ability to find and apply research evidence in health care practice, requires the ability to define the question, access information, make comparative analyses, and aggregate knowledge. Systematic research review should be part of nursing education. (SK)