Investigating the Relationship between Salary Payment Delays and Academic Articles Publishing: Evidence from Three Higher Education Institutions in Barranquilla, Colombia

Abstract

This study explores the impact of salary payment delays on academic articles publishing in Barranquilla (Colombia), specifically examining peer-reviewed research articles published in indexed journals within the Colombian database of research science and technology under the ministry of science and technology. The study focuses on 75 full-time professors in finance, econometrics, and business management at Corporacion Salamanca, Corporacion Americana and Universidad Latinoamericana in Barranquilla, Colombia, during 2022-2023. Salary payment delays are defined as payments made seven or more business days after the scheduled pay date. The research employs a quantitative approach, utilizing multiple regression analysis with interaction terms, correlation analysis, and ANOVA. The findings reveal a significant negative correlation (-0.60) between payment delays and scientific publishing. Time spent on research and faculty experience exhibit positive correlations with productivity (0.75 and 0.40, respectively). The ANOVA results confirm the significant impact of payment delays (F=12.34, p=0.002), research time (F=7.86, p=0.01), and faculty experience (F=5.57, p=0.025) on academic publishing. Additionally, interaction analyses suggest that the negative impact of payment delays may be more pronounced for experienced faculty members (-0.38, p=0.063) and those dedicating more time to research (-0.25, p=0.099), though these interaction effects were marginally significant. The study highlights the need for institutions to address payment delays promptly and implement strategies to enhance research engagement and faculty experience. The insights gained from this research can inform evidence-based decision-making and policy formulation to optimize faculty productivity and foster professional growth in higher education settings.