The Factors Affecting Basic Research Performance Funded by Government: ‘Creative Research Program’ Case in South Korea

Abstract

This study examines factors affecting the performance of basic research in South Korea. Creative Research Program (CRP), which is one of the major basic research programmes, is a study target. The survey of N = 120 researchers from universities and research institutes was conducted in 2010. Basic research performance which is the dependent variable was measured by subjective survey questions. The data were analysed using factor analysis and multiple regression. The result shows that leadership is the most important factor affecting the basic research performance based on the regression coefficient (β). Knowledge sharing, autonomy, collaboration and creativity in sequence were also statistically valuable factors that impact on the performance of basic research in South Korea.

Prioritization of Factors Impacting Lecturer Research Productivity Using an Improved Fuzzy Analytic Hierarchy Process Approach

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“…Governance decisions are made on the basis of extensive stakeholder engagement, with emphasis on feedback systems and collaboration (DC1) [7,8] Governance activities promote academic independence, equality, communication, and connection among members (DC2) [1,17] The autonomy of institutions and lecturers (DC3) [9] Degree of lecturers' participation in the decision-making process about scientific research activities in their faculty/university (DC4) [17] 3 Leadership (LD)…”

“…Professional competence and research experience (LD1) [9] Ability to connect research groups, attract funding, and create an environment that ensures research activities and innovation (LD2) [20] Having a high reputation and clear communication skills (LD3) [6,10] Leaders' support for scientific research work and ability to create a departmental research atmosphere (LD4) [15] 4 Support for research activities (SR) Specific policies to support scientific research activities (SR1) [19] Administrative support of employees, coordinators in departments, and lecturers' efforts in promoting research (SR2) [6,11,12,17] Support for the transfer and commercialization of research products (SR3) [16,37] 5…”

“…Resources for research activities (R) Facilities and equipment for research activities (R1) [9,18] Budget and research funds for research (R2) [3,14] Human resources for research activities (R3) [16] Appropriate resource allocation mechanisms (R4) [11]…”

Research in Pesantren-based Higher Education: Exploring The Factors Improving Lecture's Research Performace

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