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Download full textAssociation of American Universities, 2015
"Discovery," wrote William Press in a 2013 article in "Science," "leads to technology and invention, which lead to new products, jobs, and industries." Basic, curiosity-driven research continually expands the boundaries of knowledge across fields, providing insights that enrich lives. Such research helps drive the…
Descriptors: Scientific Research, Engineering, Financial Support, College Role
White, Karen – National Science Foundation, 2019
This report presents data on peer-reviewed S&E journals and conference proceedings reflecting the rapidly expanding volume of research activity, the involvement and scientific capabilities different countries, and the expanding research ecosystem demonstrated through international collaborations. Publication output grew about 4% annually over…
Descriptors: Publications, Periodicals, Conferences (Gatherings), Scientific Research
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Why has science expanded more in some nations rather than others? The few studies addressing this issue have attributed variation in science to differences in economic development and religion. This article discusses additional explanations, including the impact of domestic political structure, colonialism, and world-system dependency. Also,…
Descriptors: International Organizations, Foreign Countries, Sciences, Scientific Research
