The Flemish Performance-based Research Funding System: A Unique Variant of the Norwegian Model

The BOF-key is the performance-based research funding system that is used in Flanders, Belgium. In this paper we describe the historical background of the system, its current design and organization, as well as its effects on the Flemish higher education landscape. The BOFkey in its current form relies on three bibliometric parameters: publications in Web of Science, citations in Web of Science, and publications in a comprehensive regional database for SSH publications. Taken together, the BOF-key forms a unique variant of the Norwegian model: while the system to a large extent relies on a commercial database, it avoids the problem of inadequate coverage of the SSH. Because the bibliometric parameters of the BOF-key are reused in other funding allocation schemes, their overall importance to the Flemish universities is substantial.

Redesigning the Model of Book Evaluation in the Polish Performance-based Research Funding System

Purpose: This study aims to present the key systemic changes in the Polish book evaluation model to focus on the publisher list, as inspired by the Norwegian Model. Design/methodology/approach: In this study we reconstruct the framework of the 2010 and 2018 models of book evaluation in Poland within the performance-based research funding system. Findings: For almost 20 years the book evaluation system in Poland has been based on the verification of various technical criteria(e.g. length of the book). The new 2018 model is based on the principle of prestige inheritance(a book is worth as much as its publisher is) and is inspired by the publisher list used in the Norwegian Model. In this paper, we argue that this solution may be a more balanced policy instrument than the previous 2010 model in which neither the quality of the publisher nor the quality of the book played any role in the evaluation.Research limitations: We work from the framework of the 2018 model of book evaluation specified in the law on higher education and science from 20 July 2018, as implementation acts are not available yet. Practical implications: This study may provide a valuable point of reference on how structural reforms in the research evaluation model were implemented on a country level. The results of this study may be interesting to policy makers, stakeholders and researchers focused on science policy. Originality/value: This is the very first study that presents the new framework of the Polish research evaluation model and policy instruments for scholarly book evaluation. We describe what motivated policy makers to change the book evaluation model, and what arguments were explicitly raised to argue for the new solution.

Research funding and citations in papers of Nobel Laureates in Physics, Chemistry and Medicine, 2019-2020

Purpose:The goal of this study is a comparative analysis of the relation between funding(a main driver for scientific research)and citations in papers of Nobel Laureates in physics,chemistry and medicine over 2019-2020 and the same relation in these research fields as a whole.Design/methodology/approach:This study utilizes a power law model to explore the relationship between research funding and citations of related papers.The study here analyzes 3,539 recorded documents by Nobel Laureates in physics,chemistry and medicine and a broader dataset of 183,016 documents related to the fields of physics,medicine,and chemistry recorded in the Web of Science database.Findings:Results reveal that in chemistry and medicine,funded researches published in papers of Nobel Laureates have higher citations than unfunded studies published in articles;vice versa high citations of Nobel Laureates in physics are for unfunded studies published in papers.Instead,when overall data of publications and citations in physics,chemistry and medicine are analyzed,all papers based on funded researches show higher citations than unfunded ones.Originality/value:Results clarify the driving role of research funding for science diffusion that are systematized in general properties:a)articles concerning funded researches receive more citations than(un)funded studies published in papers of physics,chemistry and medicine sciences,generating a high Matthew effect(a higher growth of citations with the increase in the number of papers);b)research funding increases the citations of articles in fields oriented to applied research(e.g.,chemistry and medicine)more than fields oriented towards basic research(e.g.,physics).Practical implications:The results here explain some characteristics of scientific development and diffusion,highlighting the critical role of research funding in fostering citations and the expansion of scientific knowledge.This finding can support decision-making of policymakers and R&D managers to improve the effectiveness in allocating financial resources in science policies to generate a higher positive scientific and societal impact.

Unequal Distribution of Innovation Efforts for Neglected Tropical Diseases: The Role of Funding Evaluation Criteria

Background: International research and innovation efforts for neglected tropical diseases have increased in recent decades due to disparities in overall health research funding in relation to global burden of disease. However, within the field of neglected tropical diseases some seem far more neglected than others. In this research the aim is to investigate the distribution of resources and efforts, as well as the mechanisms that underpin funding allocation for neglected tropical diseases. Methodology: A systematic literature review was conducted to establish a comprehensive overview of known indicators for innovation efforts related to a wide range of neglected tropical diseases. Articles were selected based on a subjective evaluation of their relevance, the presence of original data, and the breadth of their scope. This was followed by thirteen in-depth open-ended interviews with representatives of private, public and philanthropic funding organizations, concerning evaluation criteria for funding research proposals. Results: The findings reveal a large difference in the extent to which the individual diseases are neglected with notable differences between absolute and relative efforts. Criteria used in the evaluation of research proposals relate to potential impact, the probability of success and strategic fit. Private organizations prioritize strategic fit and economic impact;philanthropic organizations prioritize short-term societal impact;and public generally prioritize the probability of success by accounting for follow-up funding and involvement of industry. Funding decisions of different types of organizations are highly interrelated. Conclusions: This study shows that the evaluation of funding proposals introduces and retains unequal funding distribution, reinforcing the relative neglect of diseases. Societal impact is the primary rationale for funding but application of it as a funding criterion is associated with significant challenges. Furthermore, current application of evaluation criteria leads to a primary focus on short-term impact. Through current practice, the relatively most neglected diseases will remain so, and a long-term strategy is needed to resolve this.

Using Bayesian Model to Analyze the Efficient Allocation of Research Funds

Using Bayesianmodel, we explore the efficient allocation of research funds. With the theory of standard and all-pay auctions, we obtain the applicant＇s equilibrium payout and the committee＇s expected return in a symmetric independent private value and asymmetric independent private value model. Moreover, we compare two different evaluated manners. We obtain that applicants will be more aggressive when the committee valuates by the research plans than by the research results, but both situations give the same effect to the committee in a symmetric independent private value model. However, when applicants are asymmetrical, the committee will prefer allocating research plans to research results. Finally, we analyze applicant＇s equilibrium payout when the award the winner gets is related to the applicant＇s value of research plans or results.

Erratum:Author’s research-fund support notation correction.Mass forming chronic pancreatitis mimicking pancreatic cystic neoplasm:A case report World J Gastroenterology 2018;Jan 14;24(2):(297-302)

Correction to"Mass forming chronic pancreatitis mimicking pancreatic cystic neoplasm:A case report"World J Gastroenterology 2018;24(2):297-302.This article had accidentally omitted the fact of research-fund support notation.It should be added as supported by Dankook University Research Fund(R201600314).

Network Analysis of Research Project Members in Grant-in-Aid for Scientific Research in Japan

The researcher network that appeared in research projects funded by the Japanese government was analyzed. Several static and dynamic network analysis methods were applied to the data for 20 years to explore the fine structure of the researcher’s network for grants. Our analysis shows that the long-term trend of researchers’ group sizes has become smaller, particularly rapidly decreasing in recent years. Some findings on researcher behavior in joining a project have also been reported.

An Alternative Funding Model for Agribusiness Research in Canada

Canadian governments have moved towards a matching funding model for agricultural research. Agricultural organizations can take advantage of this if Canadian Controlled Private Corporations are established to fund research through matching grants, tax credits and investments. A low risk options strategy is presented which uses index options and is a diagonal put spread where an in-the-money put is bought which expires in 1 to 2 years and out-of-the-money puts are sold which expire monthly. In summary, “A small Canadian Controlled Private Corporation can, for a $100,000 up front initial investment, generate at least $100,000 annually in research funding, in perpetuity”.

A Study on the Funding Management of Agricultural Scientific Research Project in the New Situation

The agricultural scientific research project funding is an important prerequisite for the implementation of agricultural scientific research project,and an essential basic condition to support agricultural research. In recent years,China has paid great attention to the development of scientific research,and increased the input of scientific research funds,but there are some shortcomings in funding management during the implementation of the project. Based on many years of practice,this paper expounds the main problems in the current funding management for agricultural scientific research project,and brings forward the relevant recommendations,in order to provide a reference for the scientific management of agricultural scientific research project funding in the new situation.

NIH Funding for Disease Categories related to Neural Regeneration Research

The National Institutes of Health （NIH）,a part of the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services,is the nation＇s medical research agency-making important discoveries that improve health and save lives.Thanks in large part to NIH-funded medical research,Americans today are living longer and healthier. Life expectancy in the United States has jumped from 47 years in 1900 to 78 years as reported in 2009,and disability in people over age 65 has dropped dramatically in the past 3 decades. In recent years,nationwide rates of new diagnoses and deaths from all cancers combined have fallen significantly.

National Institutes of Health Funding for disease categories related to Neural Regeneration Research

The National Institutes of Health （NIH）, a part of the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services, is the nation＇s medical research agency-making important discoveries that improve health and save lives.Thanks in large part to NIH-funded medical research, Americans today are living longer and healthier. Life expectancy in the United States has jumped from 47 years in 1900 to 78 years as reported in 2009, and disability in people over age 65 has dropped dramatically in the past 3 decades. In recent years, nationwide rates of new diagnoses and deaths from all cancers combined have fallen significantly.

医院科研投入的变化趋势及相关性分析

目的 探讨随着时间的推移,医院对科研的兴趣程度的变化趋势以及经费投入的情况,并分析相关性,为医院科研活动的规划和发展提供参考。方法 采用数据分析的方法,包括折线图、饼图和散点图等可视化工具,对潍坊医学院附属医院2018—2022年的科研活动数据进行分析和比较。结果 2018—2022年科研活动数据分析中,医院对科研的投入呈逐年增长趋势。2018—2022年,立项经费从(25.437±13.075)万元增长至(44.618±25.999)万元,而经费合计从(38.453±15.591)万元上升到(68.143±29.157)万元。在所有的经费分配中,校级项目占据了主导地位,其在总经费中的占比达到了52.6%。进一步的统计学分析显示,立项经费与经费合计之间的相关系数高达0.86,证实两者之间存在正相关性。结论 医院对科研的重视程度逐渐增加,从而导致科研项目的经费投入逐年增加,课题数量也逐年增加。校级项目在经费分配中占据了主导地位。立项经费与经费合计之间存在强正相关关系。因此,在制订经费预算时,需要考虑项目的研究内容和需求,以确保合理的经费分配。

2023年度日本政府地震调查研究的主要经费申请概算

根据日本地震防灾对策特别措施法,日本地震调查研究推进总部于2022年8月底,对日本政府各相关行政机构2023年度用于地震调查研究的主要经费申请概算,进行了汇总和调整并对外公布。2023年度,日本政府用于地震调查研究的相关经费总概算额为100亿日元,相比较2022年度的64亿日元,增长了56%,这些经费主要分配于文部科学省、经济产业省、国土交通省及总务省等下属部门,但经费并不包括日本公立行政法人等的运维补助费用。

中国石油科技创新基金管理机制优化策略

中国石油为支持基础研究、加强科技创新,1993年设立科技创新基金,主要面向高等院校和各大科研院所的中青年科技人才,构建开放的科技创新生态。经过30年发展,资助经费超3亿元,已成为高校和中国石油共同提升基础研究能力的创新平台。近年来,中国石油加快推进基础研究工作,进一步健全基金资助体系,对科技创新基金进行科研管理范式变革显得更为迫切。面对新时代学科发展需要、国家对国企开展基础研究的新要求、科研管理信息化发展等趋势与挑战,中国石油科技创新基金稳步推进“明确项目资助导向、完善项目资助体系、优化科技成果转化”三大核心改革任务,从指南体系、资助形式、人才团队建设、成果转化应用方面,探索创新发展的管理新机制。同时建设信息管理平台,开发科技创新基金系统,实现项目全流程管理,进一步促进了科研管理新机制与信息化的融合。

关键核心技术攻关驱动因素及实现路径——以集成电路产业为例的组态分析

关键核心技术作为国之重器占据重要战略位置,但关键核心技术的关键驱动要素机制与可实现路径尚未明晰。为揭示关键核心技术攻关有效的驱动因素及组态路径模式,在厘清关键核心技术的概念特征基础上,基于技术-组织-环境理论框架,以集成电路产业为例,利用定性比较分析与必要条件分析法对我国28个省份的关键核心技术攻关的必要条件及可实现路径展开研究。结果发现:(1)数字化技术、R&D投入强度、市场化环境和政府支持度是决定关键核心技术攻关的关键因素;(2)存在3条关键核心技术攻关的有效路径,分别是高数字技术下市场导向型、高组织集聚下产业导向型和高研发资助下政府导向型,且均以技术层为基础、组织及环境层为支持;(3)产业协同能弥补关键核心技术攻关的创新要素匮乏的不足,同时政府资助的影响力不容忽视。因此,进一步推动集成电路产业关键核心技术攻关,要以丰富新一代信息技术资本存量与增加科技研发资本流量为两大着力点,在积极为关键核心技术攻关提供政府资金支持的同时引导社会资源投入,为关键核心技术打造良好的外部发展环境。

数字人文研究现状、热点、发展趋势——基于CSSCI论文与国家社科基金项目的可视化分析

数字人文是近年来新兴的跨学科研究方向,受到国内外学者的广泛关注。对数字人文研究论文和基金项目的分析有助于掌握近年来该领域的发展状况。以中国知网收录的CSSCI期刊论文为文献来源,从数字人文主题论文的研究主题与热点、作者情况、单位分布、合作规模、期刊分布、高被引论文等方面展开可视化分析,考察数字人文研究现状与热点。研究表明,近年来数字人文研究主题与热点不断演变,形成一批优秀的研究学者队伍,CSSCI论文数量逐年递增,国家社科基金项目从无到有,主题更加丰富。目前数字人文研究队伍主要集中在图情领域,传统人文学科对数字人文的研究仍显薄弱。

意大利科研评估体系、实践经验及对中国的启示

意大利建立了完善的科研评估体系,近年来对本国高校和科研机构开展了富有成效的评估,在制度建设、运行机制、组织模式和评估结果使用等方面积累了丰富经验。主要经验包括建立程序规范、组织严密的科研评估制度,定量和定性相结合的综合评价体系;评估结果与公共科研经费分配挂钩,调动各方积极性;邀请国外同行参与评估,确保国际水准;不断完善专家库系统,优化专家选取和使用机制等。相关经验对当前中国科技评价改革具有参考价值。

2023年度中国、美国、欧盟、日本批准上市罕见病用药概览与分析

目的汇总并分析2023年中国、美国、欧盟及日本的罕见病用药上市概况,为中国医药企业、医药管理和新药研发部门提供实证参考。方法通过中国、美国、欧盟、日本的药品监督管理官方机构发布的2023年药品上市数据,梳理罕见病用药上市概况,对其适应证、上市日期、在中国研发状态、治疗领域、特殊审评审批途径等进行分析。结果2023年美国上市28种孤儿药,抗肿瘤领域占比最高,为32.1%(9/28);欧盟上市17种孤儿药,抗肿瘤领域占比最高,为47.0%(8/17);日本上市22种孤儿药;中国上市45种罕见病用药。2023年欧盟及日本上市的孤儿药已在中国进入临床试验/上市申请中/批准临床/临床申请中的比例均已超过70%(日本86.4%,欧盟70.6%)。结论中国目前尚无孤儿药资格认定体系,但2023年中国在4个国家和国际组织中上市罕见病用药数量最多,体现了中国罕见病目录对药物研发充分的引导作用;同时中国药品审批审评改革和罕见病目录发布时间尚短,罕见病用药审批和研发仍处于追赶阶段。