Dataset Upskill Map

Database File Name:2025 METEOR transversal skills 40 researchers 25 Aug 2025 CCBYSADatabase Description:Reseachers' self-report perceptions reflecting about transversal skillsDatabase Citation:Okada A.(2025). Dataset upskill mapContact email:[e-mail] URL:https://doi.org/10.21954/ou.rd.30108928Information:This database provides the views of 40 researchers who participated in UPSKILL studyhttps://ordo.open.ac.uk/projects/METEORDatabase Methodology used to generated dataQuestionnaire designSemi-structured questionnaire including a combination of open-ended and closed-ended questions.Platform used for a coded questionnaire with feedback and open badgeQualtrixMultilanguage supportTarget language (English)Questionnaire implementationLogic for sore, feedback and open badge implementedLanguage selectionQualtrics allows respondents to select their preferred language before starting the survey.Data generationThe questionnaire was distributed to the target audience researchers through OU post graduation schoolsData storageAs respondents submit their responses, Qualtrics stores the data securely in its database infrastructure. Each response is associated with the respondent's unique identifier and includes the language in which the survey was completed.Data analysisExploratory factorial analysis, descriptive analyses and thematic analysis to support mixed methodsExtra InformationCreator of the Instrument used to generate this database:Okada, A. Upskill map self-report instrumenthttps://www.meteorhorizon.euProject description:METEOR: Methodologies for Teamworking in Eco-Outwards ResearchFunder:European Commission (Grant No. 101178320)Questionnaire and database location:https://doi.org/10.21954/ou.rd.23566662Questionnaire citation:Okada A. (2025) UPSKILL. CCBYSAJournal Article using data presented in this database:https://oro.open.ac.uk/96439/Article Citation:Okada, A. et al.License:CCBYSAEthics Protocol:Approval:The methodology and instruments used in this study received approval from both global and local Ethics Committees, ensuring compliance with ethical standards and regulations.Consent Forms:Informed consent was obtained from all participants involved in the study. Teachers and respondents were provided with consent forms detailing the nature and purpose of the research, and they had the option to voluntarily participate. Additionally, parents were informed about the study by schools, and an opt-out approach was implemented, allowing them to decline their child's participation if desired.Voluntary Participation:Participation in the study was entirely voluntary, and participants had the option to withdraw at any stage without penalty or consequence.Confidentiality and Data Protection:Measures were implemented to ensure the confidentiality and privacy of participants' data. All information collected was treated with strict confidentiality and used only for research purposes.Ethics approval:OU HREC 2025-0889-4