Thapelo Mokole and Marcia Mkansi, University of South Africa, South Africa
This article looks at how the Academic Rating Index (ARI) can be integrated with a variety of academic platforms to improve data collection and increase access to supervisors' academic records and competency. The ARI aims to address challenges faced by postgraduate students in South Africa, such as an increasing student-to-supervisor ratio, insufficient assessment of supervisor effectiveness, and limited digital forums for student participation. The ARI uses cross-platform data collection and powerful search functions to help students locate and interact with distinguished supervisors who share their research interests. Supervisors can assert and amend their profiles using the site, ensuring that the information is accurate and up to date. This study builds on previous research and emphasizes the importance of a central directory for academic supervisory expertise.
Search engine, Postgraduate supervision, Student & Supervisor relationship
Enhancing the Academic Rating Index (ARI) Via Cross-Platform Data Integration: Consolidating Supervisors Research, Supervision Records, and Expertise in a Central Academic Search and Ranking Engine. Authors: Thapelo Mokole and Marcia Mkansi, University of South Africa, South Africa Abstract:This article looks at how the Academic Rating Index (ARI) can be integrated with a variety of academic platforms to improve data collection and increase access to supervisors' academic records and competency. The ARI aims to address challenges faced by postgraduate students in South Africa, such as an increasing student-to-supervisor ratio, insufficient assessment of supervisor effectiveness, and limited digital forums for student participation. The ARI uses cross-platform data collection and powerful search functions to help students locate and interact with distinguished supervisors who share their research interests. Supervisors can assert and amend their profiles using the site, ensuring that the information is accurate and up to date. This study builds on previous research and emphasizes the importance of a central directory for academic supervisory expertise. Keywords:Search engine, Postgraduate supervision, Student & Supervisor relationship
