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Lecturer(s)
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Robergs Robert Andrew
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Vostrý Michal, doc. PhDr. Ph.D.
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Sameš Martin, prof. MUDr. CSc.
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Hejčl Aleš, doc. MUDr. Ph.D.
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Course content
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## Lecture Topics: 1. History of science and current trends: development of scientific knowledge from antiquity to the present. 2. Philosophy of science and methodology of scientific research: foundations of epistemology and ontology in the context of science. Methodological approaches: quantitative, qualitative, and mixed methods. The role of hypotheses, models, and theories in the scientific process. Scientometric indicators. 3. Changes in approaches to scientific research in the digital era (AI). Ethical aspects of science and responsible research. The role of scientists in times of crisis from a healthcare perspective (climate change and its impact on populations, AI, pandemics, etc.). 4. Scientometrics and evaluation of scientific activity: indicators of scientific performance (impact factor, h-index, citation analysis). Evaluation of journals, research institutions, and individual researchers. 5. Typology of methods and experimental research: ethics and practical skills, multivariate data and dimensionality reduction, advanced modelling (factor analysis, types of correlation, ANOVA, Bayes, time series, etc.), reproducibility of research. 6. Management of literature sources and citation indexes: issues of predatory journals and alternative metrics. 7. Working with scientific sources and databases: searching and selecting scholarly sources in recognised databases (WoS, Scopus, PubMed, etc.). Effective use of reference managers (Mendeley, EndNote, Zotero, etc.), Open Science, FAIR data, data management, data management plans. 8. Academic writing and preparation of scientific texts and publications: structure of a scientific article, IMRaD requirements, abstracts, keywords, tables and figures. Citation styles (APA, MLA, ISO, etc.). Specifics of academic writing in English and principles of open-access publishing. 9. Project management in science: development of research proposals, defining objectives and hypotheses. Design and structuring of research projects, risk management, monitoring, evaluation, and dissemination of results. 10. Dissertation thesis and its specifics: requirements for a dissertation (originality, contribution, structure). Evaluation of dissertation quality and approaches to defence. Practical tips for successful completion of a PhD dissertation.
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Learning activities and teaching methods
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unspecified
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Learning outcomes
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The course *Methods of Scientific Work* provides doctoral students with a systematic and interdisciplinary understanding of both theoretical and practical aspects of scientific work in the context of current methodological and ethical challenges. The aim is to equip students with advanced tools and competencies necessary for autonomous and high-quality research activity. The course content includes the philosophy and methodology of science, critical work with academic sources, the creation of scientific outputs, evaluation of scientific performance, project management, as well as reflection on the challenges of open science and the digital environment. Emphasis is placed on the development of critical and analytical thinking, academic integrity, and the ability to share and defend scientific knowledge across healthcare disciplines.
After completing the course, the student will be able to: 1. Understand the philosophical and methodological foundations of scientific work, enabling critical reflection and application of different approaches in their own research. 2. Acquire skills for effective analysis and production of scientific texts, including the use of academic sources and citation management tools. 3. Design, implement, and manage research projects, including preparation of grant applications and ensuring dissemination of results. 4. Master the process of writing scientific articles and a dissertation, and be able to present their research at conferences and other academic platforms. 5. Gain knowledge necessary for applying scientific outputs in practice and for interdisciplinary collaboration, with emphasis on innovation and responsible scientific conduct.
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Prerequisites
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unspecified
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Assessment methods and criteria
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The student will prepare a semester paper in the form of a scholarly literature review, aligned with the focus of their dissertation project, in the range of 10?15 standard pages. The semester paper must meet predefined academic criteria specified by the instructor. The examination is conducted as a colloquium based on the semester paper and includes a discussion of the topic as well as follow-up questions from the examiner.
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Recommended literature
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Vědecká knihovna UJEP, počítačová učebna FZS UJEP, sdílená místnost doktorandů, odborné laboratoře, simulační centra.
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[1] https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/.
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[2] www.sciencedirect.com.
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[3] www.scopus.com.
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[4] www.webofknowledge.com.
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[1] Dubey, U. K. B., & Kothari, D. P. (2022). Research methodology: Techniques and trends. Chapman and Hall/CRC.
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[2] Hendl, J. (2023). Kvalitativní výzkum: základní teorie, metody a aplikace. PORTÁL s.r.o..
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[3] Jevons, W. S. (2024). The Principles of Science. A Treatise on Logic and Scientific Method. BoD?Books on Demand.
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[4] Pandey, P., & Pandey, M. M. (2021). Research methodology tools and techniques. Bridge Center.
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[5] Priya, A. (2021). Case study methodology of qualitative research: Key attributes and navigating the conundrums in its application. Sociological Bulletin, 70 (1), 94-110..
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[6] Vostrý, M., Pešatová, I., Lanková, B., & Fleischmann, O. (2024). Single case experimental design as a tool for assessing individuals with Alzheimer's disease. Act Nerv Super Rediviva, 66(2), 1?7..
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[7] Weyant, E. (2022). Research Design: Qualitative, Quantitative, and Mixed Methods Approaches: by John W. Creswell and J. David Creswell, Los Angeles, CA: SAGE, 2018.
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