Designed for Africa-based early-career academics, the #CARTAPhD Fellowship supports those working in the broad areas of public and population health. Fellows receive a monthly stipend, research and conference support, and access to world-class training and mentorship. 🚨 Must be a staff member of CARTA African partner institutions - @aphrc @WitsUniversity @UniIbadan @OAUniversity @KUHeS_mw @MoiUniversity_ @uonbi @Uni_Rwanda @Makerere @ifakarahealth @KEMRI_Wellcome Know someone who should apply? Tag them and share widely! @qubzie @wuraie @mollyjerono @cidza3 @christabellaN @gallad @winniepascal @patanimhango @maximus_olufsen @berylmaritim @DrAbiket @cssemugabo8 @ErnestMoya6 @DrLiliannjagi @kudusadebayo @jkiplagat1 @DrAlongeAJ @TumaCMalenga @folushom @snieuwoudt @DrSteveWandera 🔗 cartafrica.org/call-for-appl…

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"In-depth Interview Method: Strengths & Limitations of 4 Modes" - This highlights the primary strengths & limitations of 4 modes used in the IDI method — face-to-face, phone, email, & mobile - bit.ly/4IDIModes #qualitativeresearch #totalqualityframework #indepthinterviews

📢📢 We're delighted to welcome our eleventh cohort, 20 brilliant minds from across Africa 🎉🎉 Beyond pursuing doctoral degrees, the fellows will embark on a journey toward becoming world-class researchers, research leaders, and change agents. Wishing #cohort11 an enriching and transformative experience ahead! @qubzie @wuraie @mollyjerono @cidza3 @christabellaN @gallad @winniepascal @PataniMhango @aphrc

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PhD Students — Here are the 10 best tools for data analysis. How can these tools help you? 1. You can analyze data using statistical procedures - descriptive statistics, hypothesis testing, regression analysis, factor analysis, and so on. 2. You can clean, transform, merge, and prepare your data. 3. You can understand your data through visuals like graphs, charts, and plots. 4. You can automate repetitive data analysis tasks. 5. You can customize the tools for domain-specific data analysis 6. You can use them to perform predictive analytics and time series analysis. 7. You can use them with other tools as they support data import/export. 8. You can learn to use them easily as large support communities exists. 9. You can analyze and process large amounts of data efficiently. 10. You can quickly create graphs and charts for your research papers. Which tool you use for data analysis and why? #research #tool #data #phd

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A systematic review is an authoritative account of existing evidence using reliable, objective, thorough and reproducible research practices. Here is a list of tools to help you do one: ⬇️ NB: You just need to use one in each category.

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Fantastic talk by Javier Lezaun @UniofOxford ; on public engagement in vector control. Highlights role of grassroots community activism, eg protest by residents in southern Spain to demand govt action on West Nile Virus, after many cases & some deaths this Yr @inovec_project

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PARTNERSHIP: Sponsors for the INOVEC conference 🤝 As we gear up for the 1st International INOVEC Conference next week, @Ifakarahealth and @IRD_fr, supported by the European @INOVEC_Project, are excited to announce our amazing sponsors. Their invaluable support is key to the success of this event. Meet our sponsors: •⁠ ⁠@BiogentsAG 🔬 •⁠ ⁠@ClarkeMosquito 🧪 •⁠ ⁠@vestergaard 🦟 •⁠ ⁠V.K.A.Polymers 🇮🇳 •⁠ ⁠envu (@EnvuPestUS/@EnvuPestUK )🦟 •⁠ ⁠@SCJohnson 🧬 •⁠ ⁠Yorkool 🇨🇳 📅 Join us in Dar es Salaam 🇹🇿 or virtually, from August 26-28, 2024, for an insightful discussion on “Advances in Surveillance and Control Methods for Aedes-Borne Diseases and Urban Vectors.” 🌐 We'll be live at the following link: zoom.us/j/95186109437?pwd=Z8… >> ihi.or.tz/special-event/ >> #IFAKARAevents #InovecCon2024

"Critical Thinking in Qualitative Research Design" - The objective is to stretch researchers’ understanding of how design decisions impact the integrity of a #qualitative study. #TQF strategies are paradigm neutral, flexible, & apply to all phases bit.ly/2MsgIYD

2/6 Treated bed nets is one simple step in prevention of mosquito borne-diseases. Dr. @CorineNgufor shared insights with @gatesfoundation about her groundbreaking work on bed nets. Read more👇 gates.ly/4dunnLM

On World Mosquito day, let us remember that the fight against malaria and other Mosquito borne diseases is not just a battle fought in labs and clinics,but in the hearts and homes of the community.Engaging the community is our most powerful weapon.

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"Qualitative Research: Transparency & Reporting" - 12 articles touching on the ways #qualitative researchers can be (& have been) transparent in their documentation, open to sharing data, & writing “meaningful” reports to allow scrutiny of research design. bit.ly/2Tc5IBr

#Qualitative Data Analysis: 16 Articles on Process & Method - The 16 articles in this compilation are narrowly focused on issues relevant to applying a quality approach to the analytical process bit.ly/2zius3I

📣 We are pleased to launch 2⃣ #funding calls opportunities: 🔸 2024/25 AREF #Research Development Fellowship Programme. Deadline: 4 October 2024 🔸 Essential #GrantWriting Skills Programme Deadline: 30 August 2024 🔗 Apply here: bit.ly/4dx0zKM