Academic publication types

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Monograph

Monographs are books that have been written jointly by all of the listed authors. A monograph focuses on a topic and, generally speaking, addresses this in a comprehensive and conclusive manner.

You are thus able to gain an overview and deepen your knowledge on a broad basis.

ZHAW swisscovery, for example, is suitable for searching for academic books (monographs, collective works, etc.).

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Döring, N., & Bortz, J. (2016). Forschungsmethoden und Evaluation in den Sozial- und Humanwissenschaften (5. Aufl.). Springer. https://doi.org/10.1007/978-3-642-41089-5

Publication genres in the form of monographs (list not exhaustive): textbooks, handbooks, practical guides, essays, legal commentaries

N

Narrative review

See Review, research synthesis

P

Practical guide

Practical guides translate research results into recommendations that can be implemented in practice.

Bosley, I., & Kasten, E. (2020). Emotionale Intelligenz bei Kindern fördern: Ein Elternratgeber mit interaktiven Geschichten, Übungen und Spielen. Springer. https://doi.org/10.1007/978-3-658-28561-6

FPublication form: monograph

Preprint and postprint

The SHERPA/RoMEO database makes the following distinction: preprints are all versions of an article that were written prior to the peer review, while postprints are all versions after the peer review process has been completed.

Publishers have different requirements when it comes to the publication of preprints and postprints. With respect to preprints, the decisive factor is often whether they can be archived or not. In the case of postprints, it is the appearance of the publication, in particular, that is important: many publishers only permit green open access if it is not the publisher's version-of-record that is self-archived, but rather a version that does not feature the publisher's own formatting and logo.

Preprint and postprint versions of published articles can also be found in the ZHAW digitalcollection, the repository of the ZHAW.

Submitted version, preprint:

Ehrensberger-Dow, M. (2018). Chapter 5.2 process research. ZHAW digitalcollection. https://doi.org/10.21256/zhaw-4687

Räber, M., Heinzelmann, A., & Oliapuram, J. (2019). Analysis of a three-phase AC chopper with high power factor for the use in “PV-to-Heat” applications. ZHAW digitalcollection. https://doi.org/10.21256/zhaw-18668

Röcker, B., Rüegg, N., Glöss, A. N., Yeretzian, C., & Yildirim, S. (2017). Inactivation of palladium-based oxygen scavenger system by volatile sulphur compounds present in the headspace of packaged food. ZHAW digitalcollection. https://doi.org/10.21256/zhaw-4261

Accepted version, author accepted manuscript, postprint (not in published layout):

Nicoletti, C., & Läubli, T. (2018). Leg and back muscle activity, heart rate, performance and comfort during sitting, standing, and using a sit-stand-support with different seat angles. ZHAW digitalcollection. https://doi.org/10.21256/ZHAW-17602

Wildi, M., & Bundi, N. A. (2019). Bitcoin and market-(in)efficiency: A systematic time series approach. ZHAW digitalcollection. https://doi.org/10.21256/zhaw-19440

In accordance with the APA 7th edition, the repository where the text was found is stated rather than the publication in which an article or contribution appeared when citing preprint and postprint versions.

Source: What are the differences between preprint and postprint versions? (2017). ZB MED - Publication Portal for Life Sciences. https://www.publisso.de/en/advice/publishing-advice-faqs/preprint-and-postprint/

Primary research

Primary research is empirical, methodological, hermeneutical, historical or theoretical consideration of a particular research question or hypothesis.

Eid, R., Elbeltagi, I., & Zairi, M. (2006). Making Business-to-Business International Internet Marketing Effective: A Study of Critical Factors Using a Case-Study Approach. Journal of International Marketing, 14(4), 87–109. https://doi.org/10.1509/jimk.14.4.87

Kalhoff, H., Schmidt, I. V., Heindl, I., Kunert, J., & Kersting, M. (2021). Feeding frozen complementary foods promotes food acceptance in infants: The randomized intervention trial Baby Gourmet. Nutrition Research, 87, 49–56. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.nutres.2020.12.020

Publication form: journal article

Proceedings

See Conference report, conference transcript, proceedings

R

Research report

Research reports describe the current status or results of a research project, joint projects or the research activities of an entire organisation. They are prepared by research institutions at universities or companies and are commissioned by government agencies, international organisations, research funding institutions and businesses. They are primarily published in repositories and on websites.

Eisner, M., Ribeaud, D., & Locher, R. (2009). Prävention von Jugendgewalt: Forschungsbericht zuhanden des Bundesamtes für Sozialversicherungen (Expertenbericht Nr. 05/09; Beiträge zur sozialen Sicherheit). Bundesamt für Sozialversicherungen. https://doi.org/10.5167/uzh-166394

Leuenberger, T., Glaser, M., Christensen, L., & Birrer, A. (2018). Sozialwissenschaftliche Begleitstudie zur Solaren Fitness- und Wellnessunit (SFW) im NEST an der Empa Dübendorf. Bundesamt für Energie. https://www.aramis.admin.ch/Default?DocumentID=50000&Load=true

Research reports can also be published in the form of a journal article.

Pethes, N. (2003). Literatur- und Wissenschaftsgeschichte. Ein Forschungsbericht. Internationales Archiv für Sozialgeschichte der deutschen Literatur (IASL), 28(1), 181–231. https://doi.org/10.1515/IASL.2003.1.181

Review, research synthesis

Reviews summarise findings from several comparable primary research studies. There are various kinds of reviews that differ in terms of the methodology applied.

Narrative reviews usually provide a broad overview of a specific topic. The studies addressed are chosen subjectively, however.

Pieper, D., Ober, P., Dressler, C., Schmidt, S., Mathes, T., & Becker, M. (2019). Effizientere Leitlinienerstellung – eine narrative Übersichtsarbeit. Zeitschrift für Evidenz, Fortbildung und Qualität im Gesundheitswesen, 146, 1–6. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.zefq.2019.08.004

Systematic reviews aim to incorporate all relevant literature on a subject. The methodological approach is disclosed transparently (where exactly what was searched for and which selection and evaluation criteria were applied).

Jungjohann, J., Gegenfurtner, A., & Gebhardt, M. (2018). Systematisches Review von Lernverlaufsmessung im Bereich der frühen Leseflüssigkeit. Empirische Sonderpädagogik, 10(1), 100–118. https://doi.org/10.25656/01:15963

Meta-analyses evaluate the results of primary research studies using statistical methods in order to derive greater explanatory power from the results. To make this possible, all relevant literature must first be searched for as well. The process is also presented here in a transparent and comprehensible manner.

Schudey, A. P., Jensen, O., & Kraiczy, N. D. (2016). "Made in?" – Eine Metaanalyse multidimensionaler Country-of-Origin Effekte. Schmalenbachs Zeitschrift für betriebswirtschaftliche Forschung, 68(1), 47–74. https://doi.org/10.1007/s41471-016-0002-0

Publication form: journal article

Source: Ressing, M., Blettner, M., & Klug, S. J. (2009). Systematische Übersichtsarbeiten und Metaanalysen. Deutsches Aerzteblatt, 106(27), 456–463. https://doi.org/10.3238/arztebl.2009.0456

S

Systematic review

See Review, research synthesis

T

Textbook

Textbooks provide a summary of the current state of knowledge on a scientific sub-field for study purposes and are didactically appropriate.

Degen, H. & Lorenscheid, P. (2012). Statistik-Lehrbuch: Methoden der Statistik im wirtschaftswissenschaftlichen Bachelor-Studium (4. korr. Aufl). Oldenbourg. https://doi.org/10.1524/9783486715880

Publication form: monograph

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