Policy implementation is crucial because if the policy is not implemented as planned, the policy objectives will not be achieved, and the whole policymaking process can be considered a total waste of time, energy, and resources. Regarding the essential nature of policy implementation, this study was focused on exploring factors hindering the…

In response to growing public and policy concern about conflicts of interest (COI) in university research, academic institutions in North America and Europe have introduced policies to manage COI. However, depending on their form and content, COI policies can be more or less helpful in the effective management of COI. In this paper, we examine and…

This paper presents an empirical investigation into how universities approach the need and means for motivating university researchers through their management practices. The role of work motivation for this group deserves attention because pressures from outside and within the universities are said to have made university research less of a…

Examines research management, particularly within higher education institutions, in 21 Arab countries including, research and current trends in knowledge production, institutional aspects, research funding, and good practice in research management. (EV)

Examines research management, particularly within higher education institutions, in Africa including, research and current trends in knowledge production, institutional aspects, research funding, and good practice in research management. (EV)

Examines research management within higher education institutions in East and Central Europe including, research and current trends in knowledge production, institutional aspects, research funding, and good practice in research management. (EV)

Examines research management within higher education institutions in Latin American and Caribbean countries including, research and current trends in knowledge production, institutional aspects, research funding, and good practice in research management. (EV)

Examines research management within higher education institutions in the Asia-Pacific region including research and current trends in knowledge production, institutional aspects, research funding, and good practice in research management. (EV)

Provides a synthesis of the major points raised in the analyses of national and regional university research management in the issue's articles. Also presents suggestions for future activities for UNESCO's Research Management Forum. (EV)

This article analyses the early careers of young scientists in France. Since training and early career management are designed to cater almost exclusively for an academic career, a substantial proportion of PhDs lack support to design their training in relation to the job they will look for after graduation. Even if most young scientists manage to…