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The empirical validity of the Biglan model of academic disciplines is supported by the results of this study. Examples are provided to illustrate how the systematic use of this model could enhance the quality of research on university faculty members and the academic administration of institutions of higher learning.
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Smart, J.C., Elton, C.F. Validation of the Biglan model. Res High Educ 17, 213–229 (1982). https://doi.org/10.1007/BF00976699
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