ABSTRACT Several scholars have, over the years, written about their experiences of the pathway of PhD by publication (PBP). However, little is known about why African doctoral students pursue PBP and their experiences . In this article, we adopt collaborative autoethnography to document our experiences and motivation for choosing the PBP pathway. Based on our experiences, the choice of PBP is primarily influenced by the candidate's previous research experience and the requirements/practices of the university. The common motivation among African doctoral students is the quest to acquire the requisite research skills and training in journal article publishing and the determination to catch-up in the knowledge economy through the production of high-quality scientific publication. Everyday experiences of PBP are shaped by university expectations, scholarly writing skills, institutional, supervisory and external support systems, research training and resilience. This study concludes by highlighting the positive implications of PBP for educational and socio-economic development in Africa and the world, more generally. It is recommended that journals develop scholar development programs to enable their editors to provide individualized support to PhD students, especially those pursuing PBP.

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通过地理学出版物攻读博士学位：两位非洲博士研究人员的合作自主民族志

摘要 多年来，有几位学者撰写了他们通过出版 (PBP) 获得博士学位的经历。然而，人们对非洲博士生为何追求 PBP 及其经历知之甚少。在本文中，我们采用协作自主民族志来记录我们选择 PBP 途径的经验和动机。根据我们的经验，PBP 的选择主要受候选人以前的研究经验和大学的要求/实践影响。非洲博士生的共同动机是寻求获得必要的研究技能和期刊文章出版培训，以及通过制作高质量的科学出版物在知识经济中迎头赶上的决心。PBP 的日常体验受大学期望的影响，学术写作技巧、制度、监督和外部支持系统、研究培训和适应力。本研究最后强调了 PBP 对非洲和世界教育和社会经济发展的积极影响，更广泛地说。建议期刊制定学者发展计划，使其编辑能够为博士生，尤其是攻读 PBP 的博士生提供个性化支持。