Financial Support For Research Research Articles

ИНСТИТУЦИОНАЛЬНЫЕ ТРАНСФОРМАЦИИ В СФЕРЕ НАУКИ И ФИНАНСИРОВАНИЕ НАУЧНЫХ ИССЛЕДОВАНИЙ И РАЗРАБОТОК В РОССИЙСКОЙ ФЕДЕРАЦИИ

In the context of increasing geopolitical tension, the most important priority for the national economic security of the Russian Federation has become the intensification of scientific and technological development, based on the country's internal potential. The study purpose to consider current trends in institutional transformations in the field of science and, taking into account the peculiarities of science financing existing in this country, the possibilities for implementing these trends in the Russian Federation. An analysis of the global ratings of economies innovativeness, the R&D costs of developed countries and the BRICS countries, as well as Russian statistics, shows that a critical problem for Russian science is the financial support of research and development, especially for civilian purposes. Institutions capable to provide sources for science funding, alternative to budgetary sources, have not been formed on the required scale. The theoretical and practical significance of the study lies in substantiating the conclusion that the solution of urgent tasks of the innovative development of the Russian economy requires the budget policy revision in order to increase R&D funding. Taking into account the existing global trends in the transformation of scientific institutions, the priority areas for funding should be: the better equipping research centers, and institutions organizing the scientific information exchange between researchers based on digital technologies.

Police Retention: A Systematic Review of the Research

Abstract Difficulties in recruitment and retention undermine the ability of U.S. police departments to maintain and diversify their workforces, particularly in light changing workloads and performance expectations. The police reform movement and recent increases in crime have highlighted these challenges, but other systemic and acute issues have also made staffing departments difficult. Attention to police staffing has been sporadic and uneven, with much discussion focused on recruitment. Given increasing attrition and that retention is more efficient than recruitment, there is considerable need for systematic examination of staff turnover and the development of strategies to bolster retention. To help fill this need, this manuscript assesses the landscape of retention research. We began by conducting a systematic search of four scholarly databases, which yielded 82 journal articles for investigation. We developed a codebook to isolate research features, which we captured in an SPSS dataset. We analyzed article content to illustrate key characteristics and lessons, including the types and characteristics of scholars and organizations who have produced the research, financial support for research, the characteristics of journals in which the work is published, substantive foci (including on diversity), methodological approaches and types of data, units of analysis, theoretical explanations and the causes and correlates of attrition, effects of turnover, and forms and effectiveness of retention strategies. We illustrate the nature and evolution of this work, identifying key features, strengths, weaknesses, lessons, and gaps in knowledge. We conclude with a discussion of the implications for police research and evidence-based workforce planning.

Requirements for the Application of Electronic Administration and its Obstacles from the point of view of Government School Principals in Zarqa Governorate and Proposals for its Activation: متطلبات تطبيق الإدارة الإلكترونية ومعوقاتها من وجهة نظر مديري المدارس الحكومية في محافظة الزرقاء ومقترحات تفعيلها

The current study aimed at identifying the degree of requirements for the application of electronic administration and its obstacles, as well as suggestions and mechanisms for its application from the point of view of the principals of public schools in Zarqa Governorate, and to achieve the objectives of the study, the descriptive analytical approach was used. Where the study sample consisted of (153) male and female managers, a questionnaire was applied to them, which consisted of (31) items, distributed on three axes. As for the third axis, it represents the proposals and mechanisms for applying electronic management, and it includes (12) paragraphs, and its validity and stability indications have been verified. The study concluded that the degree of requirements for the application of electronic management was high, with an arithmetic mean (3.68 out 5) and that the degree of obstacles to applying electronic management was medium, with an arithmetic mean (3.56). Where their averages ranged between (3.77- 3.97), and they are: raising the financial capabilities necessary for the orbital application of electronic management, providing the ministry with financial and moral support for schools that apply management computerization, increasing financial allocations for training programs for school leaders in the field of electronic management, and providing financial support for research and studies In the field of information technology, The results did not show the presence of differences due to the variables of sex and educational qualification, and the presence of differences due to experience and in favor of those with experience (from 5 to less than 10 years).

Role of EU and non-EU universities in achieving environmental sustainability

At present, the principles of sustainable development are being implemented in almost all economy sectors whereas one of the key drivers of the transition to a new concept is higher education system also. The inclusion of special academic disciplines on sustainable development, the implementation of environmental protection measures, financial support for research in the field of environmental sciences, campuses landscape – all these stimulates the process of transition to a concept of sustainable development. In addition, higher education makes it possible to form an ecological worldview among the younger generation that is an effective tool in achieving sustainable development goals (SDGs). University graduates who understand the need to achieve the SDGs and provide environmental protection, lead an eco-friendlier lifestyle and pass on the knowledge they have gained to their children or other family members. The purpose of this study is to analyze the relationship between the involved activity of universities in the field of sustainable development and the implementation of large-scale government programs to achieve environmental sustainability. The study will examine the experience of Eu and non-EU universities and state environmental protection programs. The results obtained allow us to conclude about the correlation between educational activities in the higher education system and achievements at the state level of environmental sustainability.

Prospects and Challenges of Geothermal Energy in Uganda

This paper explores geothermal energy use as a renewable energy option in Uganda. It is discussed in pursuit of sustainable development. Uganda has been undergoing fast economic growth particularly as demonstrated by its resilience against the effects of COVID-19, it must develop its renewable energy resources to match this growth. In this paper, we present the findings of an exploratory research to ascertain potential of geothermal energy for Uganda of 1500MW (3.6% of overall energy potential). The prospects and challenges of geothermal energy development are discussed. In concluding remarks good policies with strong political will, manpower training, financial support for research, and financial and subsidy incentive programs.

Attitudes of Teaching Staff Members towards Research and Teaching at the University of Bakht Al-Ruda, Sudan

The study aimed to identify the attitudes of teaching staff members at the University of Bakht Al-Ruda towards research and teaching from their perspective, and to investigate if there are statistically significant differences between the means of the study participants due to the variables of gender (male, female) and academic rank (associate professor, assistant professor). To achieve this, the descriptive method was adopted and a questionnaire was developed and administered to a sample of (65) teaching staff members who were randomly selected. The final version of the questionnaire consisted of 17 items on teachers’ attitudes towards research and teaching. The study results revealed that teaching staff members’ attitude towards research and teaching at the University of Bakht Al-Ruda was medium, and there were no significant differences in the means of their responses due to gender (male, female), and academic rank (associate professor, assistant professor). The study concluded with a number of recommendations, including that the university administration should provide sufficient financial support for research by providing tools, equipment, laboratories and libraries to encourage research.

The Role of Psychologists in Healthcare During the COVID-19 Pandemic

Abstract. Introduction: The COVID-19 pandemic has impacted individuals, communities, and whole populations. Experts across many different fields contributed their time and efforts in different ways to respond to the pandemic. Psychologists working in healthcare provided support and led many initiatives, both regionally and nationally. However, it is unknown how this has differed across Europe and its full range of activities and contributions. Aim: The current study is a survey of European member associations of EFPA, carried out to understand the current contributions and the impact those psychology contributions have had on the COVID-19 pandemic response, to share lessons learned, and to propose a roadmap for the future. Results: Overall, our study highlights how psychological expertise was integrated into many countries’ policy/decision-making, action-planning, caregiving, and the promotion of health and well-being to health professionals and the general public. Even in places where psychologists were not directly integrated into governmental systems, they played an important role in responding to this pandemic by providing their services and empirical knowledge. Discussion: Many psychologists possess the skills and tools to adapt their practice to the digital provision of services and to provide a continuity of care during the pandemic. Research carried out by psychologists has contributed important and new knowledge on pandemic effects, consequences, and interventions; yet, more research financial support is needed. We make recommendations for augmenting psychologists’ contributions in the future. In a global health crisis, where the main possible treatment is a preventive approach concentrated on sustainable behavior change, psychologists should be included every step of the way – they can make a difference.

Perspective and Suitable Research Area in Public Research—Patent Analysis of the Czech Public Universities

In the current day and age, innovation is the fodder that keeps companies and institutions running, and universities play an important role. During the crisis and in the post-crisis period, financial support for research and development have undergone significant changes especially at universities. The aim of this research is to conduct a patent focus analysis of the public and state universities in the Czech Republic and to analyze the development in patenting focus structure and to identify perspective and suitable research area. Hierarchical clustering was chosen for its clustering overview clarity and due to the relatively small sample size. Ward’s method was chosen as the clustering algorithm with squared Euclidean distance as the system of measurement. Each cluster was characterized by five dominant IPC subsections to describe the patent focus. The patent focus segmentation of 115 public and state universities identified five main groups: medical/pharmacological, material, organic, construction and mixed measuring and material processing. Universities today are centers of knowledge. In addition, they support the innovation that spurs economic activity in a society. Universities have the potential to spur industrial activity with innovation and then pass information on to private firms.

Results from Monitoring the Effectiveness of Scientific Activities of Organisations Carrying Out Research and Development of Civilian Purposes, 2017–2019

Introduction. The article presents an efficiency analysis of organisations performing research, development and technological work for civilian purposes based on 2017–2019 monitoring data. This analysis was carried out in the context of research areas, departmental affiliation and federal districts. Monitoring Tools. This monitoring used data from the database containing information about the efficiency of scientific organisations performing research, development and technological work for civilian purposes. Results. Having analysed scientific activity performance indicators from organisations carrying out research and development for civilian purposes (based on the monitoring results for 2017–2019), we came to the following conclusions, which were presented in the form of tables and graphs with data on the human potential of the scientific sphere, financial support for research and development, publication activity and economic efficiency from the use of the results of intellectual activity (hereinafter — RIA). The monitoring results between 2017–2019 exhibited a downward trend in the number of scientific personnel; an increase in the number of publications in the Web of Science and Scopus per employee performing research and development by the end of the analysed period; and growth in the indicators of economic efficiency for use of RIA. In the structure of budgetary financing during the analysed period, funds allocated for the implementation of state assignments predominated. Most organisations have up to 10% of the total amount of funding for research and development directed towards fulfilling state assignments. Most organisations have up to 10% of their total funding for research and development sourced by attracting funds on a competitive basis from the budgets of all levels. Conclusion. The results of the organisations' scientific performance analysis can be used to assess the overall status of the field of research and development.

A map of Research Data in Egypt … Towards a Strategic Management

The world is experiencing unprecedented interest in Research Data Management (RDM), on three levels: the level of individual researchers themselves, the level of research institutions, and the national level. The researcher believes that there are three main reasons or motives behind interest in RDM, firstly to make most of the efforts and other resources and data collected for the benefit of several researches that share the target data with different dimensions, angles and methods of research. Secondly, Information technology also provides tools and software that facilitate most of the collection, organization, preservation, retrieval, documentation and insurance of data required for research projects in different fields and communities. Thirdly, the global trend of what is known as bibliometrics, altmetrics analytics and others. In fact, most of these research data analytics provide global indicators related to researchers and their research from several angles or dimensions, and take several forms, including: reports, lists and statistical sites either in specific areas of knowledge, or at a specific regional or global level without boundaries. It is now clear and announced by most donor agencies and institutions that financial support for research should ensure and ensure the successful management of research data at most stages of research as a prerequisite for obtaining grants, both during the research process and after completion. In this exploratory paper, which explores many international experiences and expertise in the field of research data management plans, the researcher is subjected to a precise inventory of research institutions in Egypt, whatever their names, fields, or administrative dependencies (universities, ministries, independent centers ...).

State Policy Financial Support of Development of Agricultural Sector

Research background: The current state and main directions of state policy of financial security of agriculture production based on the evaluation of financial results of entities that are defined by a set of financial and economic indicators. The problems and prospects of the state policy on directions and volumes of budget support to the agricultural sector by analyzing the content and scope of government support. Despite some positive trends in the development of agriculture of Ukraine, one of its main problems is the lack of funding from the state. Purpose of the article: The purpose of the study is to identify the according financial policy action for financial providing agricultural production for basic analysis of indicators of its financial and economic development, and identifying key targets for economic growth of the industry. Methods: The methods of monitoring stаtе rеgulаtion of finаnciаl support for thе dеvеlopmеnt of аgriculturаl sеctor are: information-analytical, information-statistical, sociological, geo-information. Findings & Value added: State financial policy should direct participants in financial relations to implement political, social and economic targets, defining goals and ways to achieve it. The state should play a key role in the innovation process and address its effects on the financial support of research and development and act big, and sometimes the main investor in the new knowledge and technology.

The Implications of Public Awareness and Knowledge of Aphasia around the World.

Background:The services provided and the financial support for research into a health condition is influenced by public awareness of a health condition. There has been a wide range of surveys of the public's and health professional's awareness of aphasia throughout the world to gauge levels of awareness. Findings confirm that awareness of aphasia is universally lower than comparable conditions.Objective:To provide a review of international public and health workers' awareness and knowledge of aphasia.Materials and Methods:A narrative review examining known telephone, internet and face-to-face surveys of aphasia to determine international levels of awareness, knowledge and attempts to raise the awareness of aphasia.Results:Awareness is internationally low and actual knowledge is even lower: 1%-66% for awareness and 5%-17% for actual knowledge. While higher than the public, levels of awareness and knowledge are also low among health professionals. A range of demographic variables, like age, sex and socio-economic status, are significantly associated with levels of awareness. People who have some awareness or knowledge of aphasia have gained it from the media or personal and professional contact with aphasia.Discussion and Conclusion:Awareness and knowledge of aphasia are low when compared to other communication disorders and comparable neurological conditions, for example, Parkinson's disease. The implications of results for service provision, research funding and awareness-raising programmes are reviewed and further suggestions for awareness-raising are discussed.

UNIFIED SYSTEM OF SCIENTIFIC INFORMATION AS A STIMULUS
 FOR INTEGRATION AND DEVELOPMENT OF SCIENCE

The subject of research is information systems that allow you to integrate scientific knowledge, including in the field of law enforcement. 
 The purpose of the article is to confirm or disprove hypothesis about the possibility of creating a unified system of scientific information as well as to determine the elements of such a system. 
 The methodology of the study is a formal legal analysis of the normative legal acts and practice of functioning of scientific information systems.
 The main results and scope of their application. Science has accumulated a huge amount of information that needs to be systematized. The research infrastructure does not allow you to quickly find the necessary information. The consequence of this is the problem of multiple independent scientific discoveries, plagiarism. There is also no standard for scientific research, which is why works written using the scholastic method are often found mainly in the humanitarian sphere. There are various search platforms that combine databases of publications in scientific journals and patents. These platforms simplify the search for information, but very poorly systematize it. These systems are also aimed at ranking publications, journals, and researchers. There are electronic encyclopedias that systematize knowledge. However, these projects also have serious drawbacks, mainly related to their focus on the non-scientists: 1. Insufficient expert level in the presentation and evaluation of the material. 2. There is no status of a scientific publication, which makes it impossible to publish scientific works using this platform. 3. There is no task to integrate scientific knowledge.
 Conclusions. It is proposed to create a unified system of scientific information that will facilitate the search for the necessary data, make it possible to quickly get acquainted with advanced scientific developments, and increase the level of research, including through the introduction of the appropriate standard. This system can integrate the func-tions of an electronic scientific journal, an electronic library, an electronic textbook, as well as a search platform that provides the implementation of scientometric functions. The proposed system will be regularly and promptly updated as new scientific papers be-come available. Information in the system will be evaluated by experts for its ranking and use, including for related research. The system is primarily a source of publishing scien-tific information. The system will allow an objective approach to the selection of applica-tions for financial support for research, including grants, ensuring transparency of this procedure.

Quality Indicators of Research Results

The article is devoted to the problems of quantitative and qualitative evaluation of research work. These problems are being actualized under the globalization influence of the formation of an innovative economy, which requires adequate financial support for research, education and other innovative factors. The quality of scientific activity has become one of the criteria for success in the modern world. Finding criteria for determining effective domestic research, taking into account the needs of national economic development in the face of increasing challenges of global competition, is extremely relevant.
 Improving the reliability of the quality of research results will stimulate innovation, creative search and productive use of its results.
 The article analyzes and generalizes the advantages and disadvantages of approaches to assessing the quality of research results. The advantages of scientometric evaluation (citation index, Hirsch index, impact factor) of scientific activity, productivity and progress include ease of use, low cost of assessment, as well as the ability to conduct it at the level of individual researchers, teams, organizations, countries and regions.
 It is proved that in order to activate innovative processes in the economy and to make full use of the potential of science in the process of technological modernization of the Ukrainian economy, it is necessary to combine quantitative and qualitative approaches to assessment.
 Applying only quantitative (scientometric) estimates will not produce the expected results. The problem of objective assessment of the quality of work of a researcher goes beyond the simplified formal scientometric indicators. This approach does not allow for high objectivity to evaluate the scientific result. Therefore, to evaluate the performance of researchers, it is proposed to use the dynamics of the quantity and quality of the content of the scientific result (innovation, generalization, validation and durability of the results) and expert judgment (the level of solving the research problem, or the usefulness of the obtained scientific results).
 Proposed changes to the provisions of the Concept of reforming the system of financing and management of scientific and technical activities and a plan of measures for its implementation.
 It is concluded that a comprehensive and targeted approach will help to create appropriate prerequisites for state support and ensure the development of innovative factors for the growth of the national economy.

Financial support of research and development: state, trends

Funding is a necessary condition for the functioning of science in any country, its competitiveness in the global space, a key characteristic of the state of the national scientific and technological complex. Currently, countries with developed economies allocate large funds for the development of science in order to stimulate economic growth, increase the competitiveness of industry, energy and agriculture, health care, environmental protection, national security and others. The article examines the global costs of research and development, trends, funding models in leading countries according to open sources (including the National Center for Scientific and Technical Statistics of the US National Science Foundation, the Statistical Office of the European Union, the Organization for Economic Cooperation and development, etc.). The growth of expenditures on research and development, the systematic growth of science-intensive GDP — the main trend in the development of the world’s economic elite in recent decades. The significant increase in expenditures for the period 2000–2017 partly reflects the intensification of economic competition among the countries of the world. The current state of financing of scientific and scientific-technical works in Ukraine is shown on the basis of statistical data of the State Statistics Service of Ukraine and information on the financial support of research and development in the priority areas of science and technology, which were performed at the expense of the state budget. the comparison of the volumes of financing of the scientific sphere in Ukraine and the countries of the world is carried out.

Science funding crisis in Brazil and COVID-19: deleterious impact on scientific output.

The Brazilian scientific community and health care workers are working hard to provide support for the political health measures to deal with this unprecedented crisis of the COVID-19 pandemic. Paradoxically, while the society is looking forward for an immediate response of the scientific community, Brazilian scientists are facing a dramatic reduction in financial support for research and graduate programs.

The nexus between social impacts and adaptation strategies of workers to occupational heat stress: a conceptual framework.

Adverse effects of occupational heat stress in the context of the changing climate on working populations are subtle but considerably harmful. However, social dimensions and impacts of climate change-related occupational heat concerns on workers' safety and health, productivity and well-being are often overlooked or relegated as minor issues in social impact analyses of occupational heat exposure due to climate change. This paper offers a conceptual framework based on an appraisal and synthesis of the literature on social impacts of climate change-related occupational heat exposure on workers' safety and health, productivity and social welfare and the quest to localise and achieve sustainable development goals. A sustained global, national, institutional and individual collaborative involvement and financial support for research, improved adaptation and social protection strategies, predominantly in the developing world, where a large number of people work outdoors, can reduce heat exposure and boost the resilience and adaptive capacity of workers to facilitate efforts to achieve sustainable development goals.

Job Quality, Innovation and Employment – a Structural Equation Modeling on Regional Level

Job quality (JQ) covers the aspects that contribute to wellbeing through the impact on material living conditions or quality of life at work. The research aims to evaluate the relationship between the quality of jobs, in combination with the dimensions of innovation and other economic and social indicators, on the performance of the labor market. The analysis is carried out at the level of 193 NUTS 1, 2 and 3 territorial administrative regions. Job quality is estimated based on the results of Eurofound’s sixth Working Conditions Survey 2015 (EWCS), which outlines some defining features of job quality. In the relationship between JQ and the growth of employment, we also introduced influences of innovation activities concerning the human resources involved, the financial support for research or the creation of collaborative networks between innovators, as well as intellectual assets in the form of patents applications, trademarks or design. The results of our structural equations modeling reveal an intense and positive causal relationship between the intellectual output (intellectual assets) and specific attributes of the job quality, especially regarding job prospects, skills and discretion, and the increase in the rate of employment.

EXPERIENCE IN GRANT-MANAGEMENT GAINED BY THE SERVICE OF OPERATIVE INFORMATIONAL SUPPORT FOR RESEARCH AT THE FEDERAL STATE BUDGET INSTITUTION «NATIONAL MEDICAL RESEARCH CENTER OF RADIOLOGY» OF THE HEALTH MINISTRY OF RUSSIAN FEDE-RATION IN 2015-2016

This paper describes the work experience gained at the Federal State Budget Institution «National Medical Research Center of Radiology» (FSBI «NMRC of Radiology») of the RF Health Ministry in 2015-2016. Information about 94 grants received by researchers by means of the use of domestic and international information resources stored on electronic and print media is presented. The results of processing and analysis of databases enabled to characterize the personnel activity in branches to receive financial support for research in the areas of medical radiology, radiobiology, radiation epidemiology and oncology as well as to make a decision and highlight problems in funding of projects.

Evaluation of Blood Glucose before and after Bariatric Surgery

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