A NETWORK ANALYSIS OF DISSEMINATION AND IMPLEMENTATION RESEARCH EXPERTISE ACROSS A UNIVERSITY: CENTRAL ACTORS AND EXPERTISE CLUSTERS

A network analysis of dissemination and implementation research expertise across a university: Central actors and expertise clusters

Abstract Background: Although dissemination and implementation (D&I) science is a growing field, many health researchers with relevant D&I expertise do not self-identify as D&I researchers.The goal of this work was to analyze the distribution, clustering, and recognition of D&I expertise in an academic institution.Methods: A snowball survey was adm

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Journey Through the Groan Zone with Academics and Practitioners: Bridging Conflict and Difference to Strengthen Disaster Risk Reduction and Recovery Work

Abstract Academic-practitioner divides in disaster management and research can be persistent and pernicious, Pillow Covers bearing consequences for disaster survivors and future affected populations.The gap between disaster professionals and academic researchers is often treated as an unavoidable structural problem or a neutral accident of professi

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