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Research Commons
2026-03-30 Menu ROSS Hub Research Commons: Research Support Services Booking Spaces Computers and Software Amenities Access Eligibility Training and Workshops Useful Resources Locations Contact Us, Research Support Services, At the heart of North-West University's commitment to academic excellence lies the Research Commons, a hub of expert support designed to empower postgraduate students, academic staff, and researchers at every stage of the research lifecycle. From identifying…, Advanced Literature Searching, Receive expert guidance on crafting effective search strategies , using Boolean operators, and accessing a wide range of academic databases to find high-quality, relevant literature for your research., Theses and Dissertations, All North-West University Electronic Theses and Dissertations are accessible through Boloka, the NWU Institutional Repository. Boloka provides open access to a wide range of NWU research outputs, including postgraduate research, published articles, conference…, Reference Management (EndNote), Learn to manage citations and bibliographies with powerful tools like EndNote to help you organise your sources, insert citations seamlessly into your work, and adhere to citation styles effortlessly., Ethical Clearance and Research Data Management Planning, Research conducted at NWU requires ethics clearance; postgraduates and researchers are encouraged to seek support in developing robust Data Management Plans (DMPs). These plans are essential for meeting the requirements of the institutional Research Ethics…, Research Data Management (RDM) Guidance, Responsible management of research data, including data underlying theses, dissertations, and scholarly publications, in accordance with NWU's open access policies, national policies, and global mandates, is essential for ensuring research integrity,…, ORCID Registration, Boost your research profile by registering for an ORCID iD , a persistent digital identifier that connects research activities and outputs such as theses, articles, books, chapters, and other scholarly work to your ORCID record to enhance visibility and track…, Subject-specific Databases, Discover and access subject-specific databases curated for your field of study, with tools and guides to help you search efficiently, find authoritative sources, and stay up to date with the latest research. Access tailored databases relevant to your field,…, Research Visibility & Impact, Learn strategies to increase the discoverability and citation of your research through profiling platforms , metrics, and dissemination strategies., Support for Systematic Reviews (e.g., Covidence), Get hands-on support for conducting systematic reviews , including training in tools like Covidence , protocol development, and database searching., Open Access Publishing, Receive expert guidance on selecting reputable journals , understanding open access publishing models, and avoiding predatory publishers. The NWU research community, including postgraduate students, can publish articles in selected open-access journals…, Journal Publishing Services, As part of our publishing support services, NWU Libraries offer access to the NWU Open Journal System (OJS), a powerful platform that streamlines the academic publishing process by offering tools for submission, peer review, and publishing workflows,…, Copyright & Licensing Consultation, Understand your rights as an author, learn how to legally share your work, and get help with Creative Commons licensing and permissions., Academic Writing Tools (Writefull), Enhance your academic writing with AI-powered tools like Writefull, designed to improve grammar, structure, and fluency in scholarly documents. Writefull Paraphrasing Tool gives you alternative phrasing suggestions to help you express your ideas more clearly…http://library.nwu.ac.za/ils-contact-us-faculty-librarians
Information Services - Contact Us
2026-03-30 Menu ILS Hub Information Services: 1st Year Navigator Academic Integrity Conferences Disability Support Guides, Events & Training LibGuides Printing & Photocopying Short Courses Contact Us, Your Librarian can help you with, Conducting literature searches on various databases by Book a Session with Your Faculty Librarian appointment or submitting a search request form. Training in any of the following: Learn Proper Citation Methods and Tools Referencing techniques and reference…, Faculty of Economic and Management Sciences (FEMS), Maphefo Maake Maphefo Maake Contact Maphefo Maake for Library Assistance Maphefo Maake 📧 Manager: Information Services Mahikeng 📱 +27 (0)18 389 2322 📅 Schedule an Appointment Lezelle Snyman Lezelle Snyman Contact Lezelle Snyman for Library Assistance…, Faculty of Education, Maphefo Maake Maphefo Maake Contact Maphefo Maake for Library Assistance Maphefo Maake 📧 Manager: Information Services Mahikeng 📱 +27 (0)18 389 2322 📅 Schedule an Appointment Martha van der Walt Martha van der Walt Contact Martha van der Walt for Library…, Faculty of Engineering, Jons Moretedi Jons Moretedi Contact Jons Moretedi for Library Assistance Jons Moretedi 📧 Senior Librarian Mahikeng 📱 +27 (0)18 389 2583 📅 Schedule an Appointment Nestus Venter Nestus Venter Contact Nestus Venter for Library Assistance Nestus Venter 📧…, Faculty of Health Science, Maphefo Maake Maphefo Maake Contact Maphefo Maake for Library Assistance Maphefo Maake 📧 Manager: Information Services Mahikeng 📱 +27 (0)18 389 2322 📅 Schedule an Appointment Gerda Beukman Gerda Beukman Contact Gerda Beukman for Library Assistance Gerda…, Faculty of Humanities, Mavis Nani Mavis Nani Contact Mavis Nani for Library Assistance Mavis Nani 📧 Librarian Mahikeng 📱 +27 (0)18 389 2099 📅 Schedule an Appointment Anneke Coetzee Anneke Coetzee Contact Anneke Coetzee for Library Assistance Anneke Coetzee 📧 Librarian Potchefstroom…, Faculty of Natural and Agricultural Sciences (FNAS), Jons Moretedi Jons Moretedi Contact Jons Moretedi for Library Assistance Jons Moretedi 📧 Senior Librarian Mahikeng 📱 +27 (0)18 389 2583 📅 Schedule an Appointment Nestus Venter Nestus Venter Contact Nestus Venter for Library Assistance Nestus Venter 📧…, Faculty of Law, Maphefo Maake Maphefo Maake Contact Maphefo Maake for Library Assistance Maphefo Maake 📧 Manager: Information Services Mahikeng 📱 +27 (0)18 389 2322 📅 Schedule an Appointment Bulelwa Gcawu Bulelwa Gcawu Contact Bulelwa Gcawu for Library Assistance Bulelwa…, Faculty of Theology, Mavis Nani Mavis Nani Contact Mavis Nani for Library Assistance Mavis Nani 📧 Librarian Mahikeng 📱 +27 (0)18 389 2099 📅 Schedule an Appointment Adri Smit Adri Smit Contact Adri Smit for Library Assistance Adri Smit 📧 Librarian Potchefstroom 📱 +27 (0)18 285…, Help Desk, Maphefo Maake Tebane Khoza Tebane Khoza 📧 Potchefstroom 📱 +27 (0)18 299 4715 📅 Schedule an Appointment Dennis Mabena Dennis Mabena Dennis Mabena 📧 Vanderbijlpark 📱 +27 (0)16 910 3024 📅 Schedule an Appointment Nolusindiso Myataza Nolusindiso Myataza…, Management, Maphefo Maake Maphefo Maake Contact Maphefo Maake for Library Assistance Maphefo Maake 📧 Manager: Information Services Mahikeng 📱 +27 (0)18 389 2322 📅 Schedule an Appointment Kgasane Seemela Kgasane Seemela Contact Kgasane Seemela for Library Assistance…http://www.nwu.ac.za/date/call-applications-local-smme-training-programme-electrical-plumbing-mechanical-trades
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ROSS - Contact Us
2026-03-30 Menu ROSS Hub Research Support Services Policies Digital Scholarship Services ROSS Resources Research Commons Library Resources Guides, Events & Training Bookings & Spaces Contact Us, Research and Open Scholarship Services (ROSS), Contact Us [accordion collapsed], Faculty of Economic and Management Sciences (FEMS), Mirenda Hlophe Mirenda Hlophe Email Mirenda Hlophe Mirenda Hlophe 📧 Librarian 📱 Phone Mirenda Hlophe +27 (0)18 389 2339 📅Schedule an Appointment Nomzingisi Madikane Nomzingisi Madikane Email Nomzi Madikane Nomzingisi Madikane 📧 Manager 📱 Phone Nomzi…, Faculty of Education, Lindi Mabuya Lindi Mabuya Email Lindi Mabuya Lindi Mabuya 📧 Librarian 📱 Phone Lindi Mabuya +27 (0)16 910 3142 📅Schedule an Appointment Songezo Mpikashe Songezo Mpikashe Email Songezo Mpikashe Songezo Mpikashe 📧 Manager 📱 Phone Songezo Mpikashe +27 (0)18 389…, Faculty of Engineering, Njabulo Mdunge Njabulo Mdunge Email Njabulo Mdunge Njabulo Mdunge 📧 Librarian 📱 Phone Njabulo Mdunge +27 (0)18 285 2524 📅Schedule an Appointment Martin Nokoane Martin Nokoane Email Martin Nokoane Martin Nokoane 📧 Manager 📱 Phone Martin Nokoane +27 (0)18 299…, Faculty of Health Science, Mirenda Hlophe Mirenda Hlophe Email Mirenda Hlophe Mirenda Hlophe 📧 Librarian 📱 Phone Mirenda Hlophe +27 (0)18 389 2339 📅Schedule an Appointment Nomzingisi Madikane Nomzingisi Madikane Email Nomzi Madikane Nomzingisi Madikane 📧 Manager 📱 Phone Nomzi Madikane…, Faculty of Humanities, Njabulo Mdunge Njabulo Mdunge Email Njabulo Mdunge Njabulo Mdunge 📧 Librarian 📱 Phone Njabulo Mdunge +27 (0)18 285 2524 📅Schedule an Appointment Martin Nokoane Martin Nokoane Email Martin Nokoane Martin Nokoane 📧 Manager 📱 Phone Martin Nokoane +27 (0)18 299…, Faculty of Natural and Agricultural Sciences (FNAS), Lindi Mabuya Lindi Mabuya Email Lindi Mabuya Lindi Mabuya 📧 Librarian 📱 Phone Lindi Mabuya +27 (0)16 910 3142 📅Schedule an Appointment Songezo Mpikashe Songezo Mpikashe Email Songezo Mpikashe Songezo Mpikashe 📧 Manager 📱 Phone Songezo Mpikashe +27 (0)18 389…, Faculty of Law, Njabulo Mdunge Njabulo Mdunge Email Njabulo Mdunge Njabulo Mdunge 📧 Librarian 📱 Phone Njabulo Mdunge +27 (0)18 285 2524 📅Schedule an Appointment Martin Nokoane Martin Nokoane Email Martin Nokoane Martin Nokoane 📧 Manager 📱 Phone Martin Nokoane +27 (0)18 299…, Faculty of Theology, Lindi Mabuya Lindi Mabuya Email Lindi Mabuya Lindi Mabuya 📧 Librarian 📱 Phone Lindi Mabuya +27 (0)16 910 3142 📅Schedule an Appointment Songezo Mpikashe Songezo Mpikashe Email Songezo Mpikashe Songezo Mpikashe 📧 Manager 📱 Phone Songezo Mpikashe +27 (0)18 389…, Open Scholarship and Digitisation Centre, Vacant Vacant Vacant Librarian Noxolo Sifundza Noxolo Sifundza Email Noxolo Sifundza Noxolo Sifundza 📧 Assistant Librarian 📱 Phone Noxolo Sifundza +27 (0)16 910 4071 Molifi Seleke Molifi Seleke Email Molifi Seleke Molifi Seleke 📧 Library Assistant 📱 Phone…, Management, Veli Tshetsha Veli Tshetsha Email Veli Tshetsha Veliswa Tshetsha 📧 Director: Research and Open Scholarship 📱 Phone Veli Tshetsha +27 (0)18 389 2803 Nomzingisi Madikane Nomzingisi Madikane Email Nomzi Madikane Nomzingisi Madikane 📧 Manager: Research and Open…http://library.nwu.ac.za/research-computers-software
Research Commons
2026-03-30 Menu ROSS Hub Research Commons: Research Support Services Booking Spaces Computers and Software Amenities Access Eligibility Training and Workshops Useful Resources Locations Contact Us, Computers and Software, Research Commons provides individual-use computers equipped with essential academic software to support research, data analysis, and writing needs. All computers have the following software: Microsoft Office EndNote ATLAS.ti IBM SPSS iThenticatehttp://library.nwu.ac.za/research-booking-spaces
Research Commons
2026-03-30 Menu ROSS Hub Research Commons: Research Support Services Booking Spaces Computers and Software Amenities Access Eligibility Training and Workshops Useful Resources Locations Contact Us, Booking Spaces, Both Junior and Senior Research Commons offer discussion rooms that can be booked online Reserve a room via LibCal Collect or drop off keys at the Loans Service Desk, and staff will explain usage time & provide the register.http://library.nwu.ac.za/research-access-eligibility
Research Commons
2026-03-30 Menu ROSS Hub Research Commons Research Support Services Booking Spaces Computers and Software Amenities Access Eligibility Training and Workshops Useful Resources Locations Contact Us, Access Eligibility, Research Commons access is limited to: Master’s students PhD candidates Postdoctoral fellows Academic and support staffhttp://library.nwu.ac.za/research-digital-scholarship-centre-data-visualisation
Digital Scholarship Services - Data Visualisation
2026-03-30 Menu ROSS Hub Digital Scholarship Services: Digitisation Data Visualisation Contact Us, Data Visualisation, Data visualisation at North-West University (NWU) involves using visual representations to explore, analyse, and communicate data for various research and educational purposes. Data visualisation provides a powerful way to share data-driven findings, motivate…, Student Projects, We encourage students to incorporate data visualisation into their coursework and research projects. This helps build skills and creates a portfolio of work., Data Collection and Preparation, Gather the raw data from various sources. Clean and preprocess the data by handling missing values, outliers, and formatting issues. Perform data transformation and aggregation if necessary. Type of Data Format Images PNG and SVG Web Pages HTML Tabular Data…, Data Exploration and Analysis, Conduct exploratory data analysis (EDA) to gain a deeper understanding of the dataset. Identify patterns, trends, and relationships within the data. Type of Analysis Data Visualisation Tools Statistical Analysis Graphs and Infographics Text Analysis World…, Select Visualisation Types, Choose the appropriate visualisation types based on the nature of the data and the objectives. Common visualisation types include bar charts, line graphs, scatter plots, pie charts, heat maps, and more., Design Layout and Structure, Plan the visualisation layout, including the arrangement of charts and graphs on the page. Decide on the colour scheme, fonts, and other visual elements., Create Visualisations, Use data visualisation tools or programming libraries (e.g., D3.js, Matplotlib, Tableau, Excel) to create the visualisations. Ensure that the visualisations accurately represent the data., Interactivity (if applicable), Add interactive elements to allow users to explore the data further. This can include tooltips, filters, and drill-down options., Labelling and Annotations, Provide clear labels for axes, data points, and legends. Add annotations and captions to explain key insights or trends., Testing and Iteration, Test the visualisations with potential users or stakeholders to gather feedback. Iterate and make improvements based on feedback., Optimise for Performance, Optimise the performance of the visualisation, especially for large datasets. Ensure that the visualisation loads quickly and is responsive., Data Storytelling, Create a narrative or story around the visualisation to explain the insights and findings. Ensure that the visualisation supports the narrative., Sharing and Distribution, Decide on the platform or medium for sharing the visualisation, such as a web page, report, or presentation. Publish or distribute the visualisation to the intended audience on Dayta Ya Rona . [/accordion] Training and Workshops We offer training sessions and…http://library.nwu.ac.za/research-evaluation
Research Support Services
2026-03-30 Menu ROSS Hub Research Support Services: Ethical Clearance & Funder Requirements Academic Writing Researcher Ethics Conducting Literature Review Copyright Services Reference Management Research Data Management (RDM) Writing Up & Publishing Journal…, Research Evaluation, Researchers are increasingly required to report on the impact of their work in evaluating the quality of research. Bibliometric databases such as Scopus and Web of Science play a crucial role in this process by providing quantitative data and metrics that…, Tools to Track and Showcase Research Performance, These bibliometrics tools produce reports on author profiles, Journal impact factors and quartiles , article-level metrics such as usage (citation counts, downloads, HTML views, abstract views), captures (bookmarks), mentions (blog posts, e-comments,…, Altmetrics (Alternative metrics), Altmetric Explorer is a web-based tool that tracks, monitors, and analyses the online attention and impact of scholarly research outputs. This tool is designed to help researchers, institutions, publishers, and funders understand and visualise the broader…, Connect your NWU Profiles to ORCID, The NWU Repositories (Boloka and DaYta Ya Rona) provide research profiles for researchers. These profiles typically include information about the researcher's publications, datasets, and sometimes other scholarly outputs. These profiles help increase the…http://library.nwu.ac.za/research-digital-scholarship-centre-digitisation
Digital Scholarship Services - Digitisation
2026-03-30 Menu ROSS Hub Digital Scholarship Services: Digitisation Data visualisation Contact Us, Digitisation, Digitisation at universities often involves the conversion of physical documents, resources, and processes into digital formats to improve accessibility, efficiency, and preservation. Digitisation workflows in universities involve converting physical…, Material Selection and Preparation, Researcher identifies and gathers the physical materials to be digitised, such as books, documents, photographs, or artefacts (up to A1). Assess the condition of the materials and perform any necessary repairs or stabilisation to ensure they can withstand the…, Copyright and Permissions, Determine copyright status and obtain necessary permissions to digitise and provide access to copyrighted materials. Ensure compliance with intellectual property rights and licensing agreements., Digitisation Equipment and Setup, Select appropriate scanning or imaging equipment based on the type and condition of the materials. Set up the equipment and configure settings, such as resolution and colour, for optimal digitisation., Digitisation, Scan or photograph the materials using the chosen equipment. Ensure the highest possible quality and resolution to capture fine details. Capture images in standard formats like PDF, TIFF or JPEG., Quality Control, Review the digitised images to ensure they meet established quality standards. Check for image clarity, colour accuracy, and completeness. Retake images or adjust as needed., OCR (Optical Character Recognition), If applicable, perform OCR to convert text within scanned documents into machine-readable and searchable text., Metadata Creation, Create descriptive metadata for each digitised item, including title, author, date, subject, and other relevant information. Create technical metadata, such as file format and resolution., Storage and Backup, Store digitised materials in a secure and redundant storage system to prevent data loss. [/accordion] Service For digitisation needs, contact us at the Digital Scholarship Centre for more information or a quote. Mahikeng Campus, Ground floor, Room G15, Contact, Nomzingisi Madikane Nomzingisi Madikane Nomzingisi Madikane 📧 Manager: Research and Learning Services (MC) 📱 +27 (0)18 389 2198 📅Schedule an Appointmenthttp://library.nwu.ac.za/research-policies
ROSS - Policies
2026-03-30 Menu ROSS Hub Research Support Services Policies Digital Scholarship Services ROSS Resources Research Commons Library Resources Guides, Events & Training Bookings & Spaces Contact Us, Research and Open Scholarship Services (ROSS), Open Science at North-West University, Open Science initiatives at North-West University are overseen by and accountable to the Deputy Vice-Chancellor for NWU Research, Innovation, Community Engagement and Postgraduate Studies (RICEP). Aligned with the National Open Science Policy National Open…http://library.nwu.ac.za/research-digital-scholarship-services
Digital Scholarship Services
2026-03-30 Menu ROSS Hub Digital Scholarship Services: Digitisation Data Visualisation Contact Us Digital Scholarship Services Digital Scholarship Services, Welcome to Our Digital Scholarship Centre, At North-West University's digital scholarship centre, we're at the forefront of innovation in academic research and knowledge dissemination. Our commitment is to empower researchers, educators, and learners with the tools, skills, and support they need to…, Unleashing the Power of Digital Scholarship, In a rapidly evolving digital landscape, how we research, analyse, and share knowledge is transforming. Digital scholarship harnesses technology's potential, enabling us to ask new questions, explore uncharted territories, and revolutionize the academic…, Our Mission: Pioneering Digital Excellence, Our mission is to provide a dynamic hub where scholars, students, and enthusiasts unite to explore, create, and innovate. We offer a range of specialized services, cutting-edge tools, and collaborative spaces, all designed to facilitate the digital research…, Workshops & Events, Training Calendar, Collaborations & Partnerships, CTL - Makerspace and One Button Studio, Physical Location, North-West University: Mahikeng Library Mahikeng Campus Corner of Albert Luthuli and University Drive Building A-7 MMABATHO 2745, South Africahttp://library.nwu.ac.za/research-bookings-spaces
ROSS - Bookings/Spaces
2026-03-30 Menu ROSS Hub Research Support Services Policies Digital Scholarship Services ROSS Resources Research Commons Library Resources Guides, Events & Training Bookings & Spaces Contact Us, Research and Open Scholarship Services (ROSS), Bookings and Spaces, The postgraduate space provides exclusive access to all honours, master’s, doctoral and postdoctoral students and academic and research staff. Exciting opportunities to get acquainted with world-class products, techniques and methods are offered regularly.…, Policies, Food & Beverage Only snacks and covered beverages are allowed within the Commons. NO messy foods such as pizza, pies or lunch boxes are allowed in the Commons. You may eat outside the library. Please wipe any spills on the workspace, and throw trash in…http://library.nwu.ac.za/research-resources
ROSS - Resources
2026-03-30 Menu ROSS Hub Research Support Services Policies Digital Scholarship Services ROSS Resources Research Commons Library Resources Guides, Events & Training Bookings & Spaces Contact Us, Research and Open Scholarship Services (ROSS), ROSS Resources, Select a resource from our list: Or choose via process:, Creating/Writing, Tools: Data Analysis Tools - ATLAS.ti Data Management Plans - DMPTool Citation Managers - EndNote LibKey Tools MS Word Postgraduate Template Plagiarism Tools - iThenticate Survey Tools - QuestionPro Systematic Reviews - Covidence Writefull Guides: EndNote…, Measure/Impact, Tools: Altmetrics Bibliotmetrics - JCR, Scopus, SciVal H-Index - Scopus, Web of Science Journal impact factors - JCR, Incites ORCID Research(er) Visibility and Impact Check Tool Guides: NRF Rating Research Impact and Visibility, Publish/Preserve/Share, Tools: Accredited Journals Boloka: Institutional Repository Data Repositories - Dayta Ya Rona Journal Title Abbreviations ORCID OJS - Open Journal System Guides: Digital Scholarship Centre Open Access - Transformative Agreements Open Educational Resourceshttp://library.nwu.ac.za/research-writing-publishing
Research Support Services
2026-03-30 Menu ROSS Hub Research Support Services: Ethical Clearance & Funder Requirements Academic Writing Researcher Ethics Conducting Literature Review Copyright Services Reference Management Research Data Management (RDM) Writing Up & Publishing Journal…, Writing Up and Publishing, The research process includes writing up your findings and publishing them. Researchers are increasingly encouraged or required to: Select relevant SDGs (Sustainable Development Goals): Aligning research with the SDGs helps demonstrate how research…, APC-Free and Discounted Publishing for NWU Authors, NWU LIS supports students and researchers in publishing articles in hybrid open-access journals , including Wiley Gold open-access journals, without paying Article Processing Charges (APCs). Choose the best journal for your article by following a few steps…, Where You Publish Matters: Make it Count, Deciding where to publish your research articles is a critical decision that can impact visibility, audience reach, and career advancement. Choosing where to publish your articles involves careful consideration of various factors to maximise the impact and…, Choosing the Best Journal for Your Article and Avoiding Predatory Journals, Selecting the right journal for your scholarly article is a critical step in ensuring your research reaches the appropriate audience and achieves maximum visibility. Choosing a reputable, accredited journal not only enhances your research impact but also…, Steps to Select a Credible and Accredited Journal, Selecting the best journal for your article requires careful consideration. Use the Think, Check and Submit tool. Follow the steps from the workflow on getting published . Publish your article open access without paying Article Processing Charges (APCs) in…, Get Started with ORCID, ORCID is a free, unique, and persistent digital identifier that distinguishes individual researchers from one another. It helps ensure that your work, whether publications, datasets, peer reviews, or grants, is correctly attributed to you, even if you have a…http://library.nwu.ac.za/research-visibility-impact
Research Support Services
2026-03-30 Menu ROSS Hub Research Support Services: Ethical Clearance & Funder Requirements Academic Writing Researcher Ethics Conducting Literature Review Copyright Services Reference Management Research Data Management (RDM) Writing Up & Publishing Journal…, Research Visibility and Impact, New ways of communicating scientific discoveries through open science platforms, also known as academic profile platforms, have emerged for storing, publishing and disseminating research findings. These academic profile platforms have the added advantage of…, Systems and Tools, ORCID is a free, unique, and persistent digital identifier that distinguishes individual researchers from one another. It helps ensure that your work, whether publications, datasets, peer reviews, or grants, is correctly attributed to you, even if you have a…, Training Material, Research Visibility and Impact: Broadening your impact [/accordion] Enhancing research visibility and impact is crucial for researchers and institutions aiming to maximise the reach and significance of their scholarly work. Strategies to improve visibility…, Researcher Profiling Platform, ScholarConnect is a researcher profiling platform that showcases academic expertise, research outputs, key achievements, and collaborative opportunities aligned with disciplines and Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs). Faculties: Economic and Management…, Training Material, Framework on research visibility and impact Science communication Workflow for getting published Research visibility and impact LibGuide Maximising research impact [/accordion] Science communication refers to the practice of conveying scientific information…http://library.nwu.ac.za/research-literature-review
Research Support Services
2026-03-30 Menu ROSS Hub Research Support Services: Ethical Clearance & Funder Requirements Academic Writing Research Ethics Conducting Literature Review Copyright Services Reference Management Research Data Management (RDM) Writing Up & Publishing Journal…, Conducting a Literature Review, Literature Searches and Resources Conducting a successful literature search requires developing a search strategy, deciding on the relevant topic, and defining the research topic and scope. Finding information can be challenging, but valuable literature…, Databases, System and Tools Search across several databases . Or browse through the alphabetical list of databases or individual database search, i.e. Scopus (Elsevier). Find databases through LibGuides . Find databases through the Research LibGuides . Use the LibKey…, Books, System and Tools Search WorldCat Discovery for books. Search for eBooks on our eBooks webpage . The LibGuides contain literature resources for each faculty. Use the LibKey Nomad browser extension to connect to our library's content from the open web. Training…, Journal Articles, System and Tools Use keywords to find articles on your research topic. Search by article title . Search by DOI or PMID . Google Scholar Use the LibKey Nomad browser extension to connect to our library's content from the open web. Training Material Video on…, Journals, System and Tools Find journals through LibGuides . Search for a specific journal title using the journal-title. Search for accredited journals for your articles. BrowZine Journals , listed by subject. Use the LibKey Nomad browser extension to connect to our…, Newspapers and Magazines, System and Tools PressReader A-Z list of newspapers and magazines Training Material PressReader, Theses and Dissertations, System and Tools Researchers can search Boloka for NWU Thesis/Dissertations , research output , and other resources . International ETD's through ProQuest: Dissertations & Theses Global Networked Digital Library of Theses and Dissertations (NDLTD) DADAD-R…, Systematic Reviews, System and Tools Covidence Training Material Covidence Academy Covidence Academy [/accordion], Search Existing Research Data, Research data repositories allow postgraduate students and researchers to search existing research data without creating or collecting data from scratch. These repositories serve as centralized platforms where researchers can store, share, and access datasets…, Interlibrary Loans, A service that can be used to obtain books and articles unavailable at your home library from national and international libraries. Systems and Tools Interlibrary Loans Training Material Find more information on how to submit an Interlibrary Loan Request .…http://library.nwu.ac.za/research-journal-publishing
Research Support Services
2026-03-30 Menu ROSS Hub Research Support Services: Ethical Clearance & Funder Requirements Academic Writing Researcher Ethics Conducting Literature Review Copyright Services Reference Management Research Data Management (RDM) Writing Up & Publishing Journal…, Journal Publishing, Open Journal System at NWU, The NWU Open Journal System NWU Open Access Journal is designed to support and enhance the work of academic journal editors, making the publishing process more efficient, transparent, and accessible. The platform supports the creation of open-access journals…, Application to Host a Journal, The Application form to Host a Journal on the NWU Open Access Journal Platform is intended for NWU journal editors, academic departments, research units, and affiliated scholars who wish to have their scholarly journal hosted on the North-West University's…, Training Material, Read more about the NWU Open Journal System Read more about the NWU Open Access Journals List of NWU Journals List of NWU Journals Steps in setting up a journal in OJS Steps in setting up a journal in OJS Editorial workflow in OJS Editorial workflow in OJS…http://library.nwu.ac.za/research-data-management
Research Support Services
2026-03-30 Menu ROSS Hub Research Support Services: Ethical Clearance & Funder Requirements Academic Writing Researcher Ethics Conducting Literature Review Copyright Services Reference Management Research Data Management (RDM) Writing Up & Publishing Journal…, Research Data Management, Research data management ensures data is well-organised, accessible, and properly shared, enhancing collaboration, promoting transparency, and maximising the impact and reuse of research for societal benefit. UNESCO UNESCO advocates for making research data…http://library.nwu.ac.za/ils-account