By doing research on local issues to develop alternative solutions, creating innovative multipurpose products at cheaper cost, solving medical issues, etc.

To do research related to your local problems in your society

Aly R Abdel-Moemin

The opposite of practice or praxis is not science, but theory. Academic research is theoretical, i.e. it is about archiving standard knowledge, not about new learning processes. This gap between  knowledge and learning will be shortended by exponential knowledge automation, i.e. the relationship between academia and practice will be redefined as exponential technologies progress. New types of knowledge/learning institutions will emerge that are more fit to the rapidly changing body of knowledge and skills, propelled by e-learning-methodology.

By doing research on local issues to develop alternative solutions, creating innovative multipurpose products at cheaper cost, solving medical issues, etc.

The utility of the Research depends upon the discipline and field of your research. There are a number of research findings which may come with novel results but do not have any utility in general. Some other research may have direct implications for change in the current knowledge, subsequently beneficial for society. Researchers have to focus on creating a utility of their research which may have wider implications to change the life of people in a positive manner.

Publication makes the information available for use in practical applications. 

 Agree with Jerry Decker.

Partially agree

Research needs to be designed to respond to the needs of society. The concept of valorization needs to be uppermost. I am involved in research funding in Kenya through the National Research Fund (NRF www.researchfund.go.ke)  has a responsibility to ensure that research trainees (both at Doctoral and Masters levels) are conversant with modern concepts and principles of research, and are able to implement and direct projects through multi-disciplinary teamwork approach. The research trainees must be able to analyze their research outcomes to influence policy and effectively utilize contributions of other disciplines such as social sciences, economics and development-oriented studies.

 In this regard, NRF ensures that the incoming generations of young researchers have a strong and holistic development-oriented training that is relevant to the needs of the society. They must be equipped with problem-solving and critical thinking skills, as well posses good communication and inter-personal skills. Beyond the graduate training acquired through university training that emphasize on a strong disciplinary pillar, the graduate output should additionally be exposed to training courses that emphasize the creation and application of knowledge, strengthening of skills and changing of mindsets so as to empower the researchers to initiate problem-solving research that will impact on socio-economic development.

 If necessary, research trainees will undertake an NRF sponsored 6-week residential coursework of modules relevant to research for health, before embarking on their respective research training programmes. Of these, Scientific Reading and Writing, Principles for Proposal Development and Grant Application, Bioethics, Project Management and Research Methodology are regarded as essential and therefore mandatory. If necessary, trainees may be asked to undertake any combination of the following:

·      Critical Thinking 


·      Good Laboratory and Research Practice 



·      Knowledge Translation 


·      The Science of Human Development 


·      The Cultural Practice of Science 


·      Writing and Publishing 


Trainees may enroll for additional specialized courses if necessary or essential. After completion of training, NRF will conduct a formal end-of-training debriefing where the beneficiaries are free to make their personal observations on the quality of the training programme and suggestions for improvement. 


Scientific Citizenry

NRF aims to develop a world-class research leadership in Kenya. NRF plans to achieve this by competitively recruiting young postgraduate-level scientists (nationally and from the Diaspora) and training them to take up a life-long careers in health research, and providing them competitive incentives and funding for them to systematically grow, develop, mature and able to work in functional research teams able to attract global research funding. This model can only succeed with through concerted investment in quality mentorship for the research trainees.

NRF, working closely with other institutions and university partners will organise Research Leadership and Mentorship Training, Proposal Writing and Project Management Workshops for researchers as part of research capacity building. The workshops will be open to both NRF-supported and other researchers interested in participating by paying a modest bench fee.

Research Career Development training are short-term fellowships for offered competitively to qualified Kenyan researchers (based in Kenya or working within the Diaspora) who wish to further develop their careers while undertaking research and training programmes. The grants aim at enabling successful applicants to obtain high-quality research training that will lay the foundation for a successful independent research career. The long-term aim is to build a critical mass of researchers undertaking relevant research for for the betterment of Kenyans.

 Within this context, the funding programme acknowledges the broad challenges of identifying, attracting and retaining highly qualified and skilled human resource within a dynamic and competitive environment. NRF considers postdoctoral and midcareer scientists as vital training positions in career development. 

 Research Career Development is offered in collaboration with national multi-institutional collaborative programmes.  The grants are competitively offered to support the development of new research ideas, or acquisition of specialized research/training skills in areas of national priority as a step towards a productive independent research career.

 The grantees selected for the programme are individuals who are committed to attaining the highest standards in research excellence, motivated to work in collaboration and partnership, and strive to be world leaders in their chosen fields of research. Selected grantees have a good track record of achievement; exhibit passion, enthusiasm and aptitude for a long-term career in research. These research fellows have a sound knowledge of the scientific aspects of their chosen research project, which should be relevant to the development needs of Kenya, focused and feasible within the fellowship timescale.

 Production of world-class research that addresses African research priorities through discourse and collaborative mentorship and supervision: NRF will facilitate younger researchers to benefit from experienced research supervision and mentorship, participation in tailor-made courses in strategic leadership, and efficient grants management provided in collaboration with partners, and our in-house strong scientific oversight. The outcome will be effective research leaders managing research hubs and groups, and publishing world-class papers that influence policies focused on our research priorities. 


 Strengthening of scientific research training and building career pathways for researchers: NRF will support grant schemes that are well designed and competitive, targeting researchers at all levels of training and experience. The best and brightest young researchers will be identified and supported to take up lifelong research careers under excellent training programs. They will be provided with competitive incentives to enable them to mature and join independent research teams able to attract global research funding. 


 Fostering mentorship, leadership and equitable collaboration in science, and engagement with public and policy stakeholders:. NRF will encourage and facilitate networking and collaboration. To bridge the gap between research and the lay public, NRF, in collaboration with its partners, will facilitate interactive media programs. Media and the scientific community will be regularly brought together in fora that promote evidence-based dialogue. NRF will support policy development capacity through workshops, internships and mentorship schemes, and will work with relevant partners closely to develop a conducive, responsive and world-class regulatory framework. This includes identifying research priorities and funding research intended to inform government policies and strategies or to promote the utilization of research findings for decision-making and practice.

Through the mode of application to real-life issues and problems. By applying those theoretical models existent in papers, we can help make the world a better place.

Dear Iqbal Thonse Hawaldar

Again a very interesting question How does research influence in terms of utility for society? It is closely related to the comments in another discussion network, regarding the influence that education has on the wealth of a country.

• In agreement with some of the opinions, the research has to be designed and planned according to the needs and demands of each society.
• While the Research Policies essentially seek to motivate and develop original, creative and innovative research lines; also have to be aligned to the aforementioned Policies, Norms, Economy, Tradition and Culture.
• Thus, in fulfilling the above requirements, Research will be useful for these societies, because they will generate knowledge and be able to innovate technologies. All in benefit and quality of life of its inhabitants.

regards

Jose Luis

Estimado Iqbal Thonse Hawaldar 

Nuevamente una pregunta muy interesante ¿Como influye la investigación en términos de utilidad para la sociedad? Está muy relacionada con los comentarios en otra red de discusión, respecto de la influencia que tiene la educación en la riqueza de un país.

• En concordancia con algunas de las opiniones, la investigación tiene que estar diseñada y planeada según necesidades y demandas de cada sociedad.
• Si bien las Políticas de Investigación en esencia persiguen motivar y desarrollar líneas de investigación originales, creativas e innovadoras; también tienen que estar alineadas a las ya mencionadas Políticas, Normas, Economía, Tradición y Cultura de dicha sociedad.
• Así, al cumplir los requerimientos anteriores, la Investigación será útil para esas sociedades, debido a que generarán conocimientos y serán capaces de innovar tecnologías. Todo en beneficio y calidad de vida de sus pobladores.

Saludos

José Luis 

Scientific research is a human endeavor aimed at widening the circle of knowledge in the light of the acceleration of events and the accumulation of information, and scientific research is a measure of the advancement of the state and progress, some say that the state's wealth is not measured by natural wealth, but the real wealth of the state is the human active researcher serving the community and state, The research function in recent times, as some countries give different kinds of research in the first priority, and research has an important role in the development of contemporary human societies of different positions in the ladder of civilizational progress, and no difference in importance to open the The areas of creativity and excellence of the individuals and peoples of these communities, and provide them with the possibility of possessing the causes of development on a sound basis.

An important and good question. By making them practical and focusing on applying them on the ground and producing positive results consistent with the research requirements and objectives

I think that if research or publications propose the solution of a society problem, they are useful for this.

Do original and creative research, with tangible results that can be converted into technology or existing technology can be innovated. All this, always with a social perspective, in order to improve the quality of life of people.

Hacer investigación original y creativa, con resultados tangibles que se puedan convertir en tecnología o la tecnología existente se pueda innovar. Todo ello, siempre con perspectiva social, a fin de que mejore la calidad de vida de las personas.

Well, from my point of view, that need intends to study, through careful research, the problems of the world today and to cooperate towards their resolution.

Best wishes

the universities mostly work in isolation from the society needs and challenges and that causes a gap and makes the research less effective. if the university link its research to the needs of the society, the problem will be solved.

Hi,

Thanks a lot for this very interesting question.

Applied scientific research is the right solution that benefits society and the researcher and research institutions.

As well as patents.

Here are some important links:

Solvent recovery and separation unit (# 23761)

http://www.innorpi.tn

Patented in September 2015

This is a new patented invention of a new machine used in several applications:

-Recycling Organic solvents,

-Environmental Protection,

-Water desalination.

New system for liquid pumping (# N ° 258/2014)

http://www.innorpi.tn

July 2014

A new system for liquid pumping was invented. It uses the energy of gas for liquid pumping. The depth of liquid and the length of pipes are not a problem for liquid pumping. The energy consumed is very low. This system can be used in agriculture and industry. It can replace the usual pumps.

A high new condenser-separator of vapor-air mixture (# 259/2014)

http://www.innorpi.tn

July 2014

A new system of condensation and separation of vapor-air mixture. It's an efficient system which can be used in

many chemical engineering processes like oil refining, food and drug production, chemistry, physics, etc.

With my best regards!

Dr. Adel OUESLATI

Hi,

You find here some results of my practical researchs:

A-15) The effect of liquid temperature on the performance of an airlift pump. Energy procedia, july 2017.

A-14) Performance analysis of a new humid air dehumidifier. Energy procedia, july 2017.

A-13) Performance study of humidification–dehumidification system operating on the principle of an airlift pump with tunable height. https:// Process Safety and environmental protection Journal, june 2017.

A-12) Effect of air humidification on the pumping efficiency of water in a packed column humidifier

http://www.sciencedirect.com

A-11) AN EXPERIMENTAL STUDY ON THE AIRLIFT PACKED COLUMN WITH ADJUSTABLE HEIGHT AND MANY AIR INJECTION POINTS

http://www.iaeme.com/ijaret.asp

A-10) RECOVERY SOLVENTS: METHODS AND PERFORMANCES

http://www.iaeme.com

A-9) EFFECT OF OPERATING CONDITIONS ON THE SOLVENT RECOVERY BY THE METHOD OF EVAPORATION CONDENSATION

http://www.iaeme.com/IJARET.asp

A-8) IMPROVING THE TEMPERATURE LIMIT OF DIESEL FILTERABILITY

http://www.iaeme.com/IJARET.asp

A-7) HYDRODYNAMIC STUDY OF AN ADJUSTABLE HEIGHT PACKED COLUMN OPERATING ON THE PRINCIPLE OF AN AIR LIFT PUMP

http://www.iaeme.com/ijmet.asp

A-6) Experimental Analysis of Air Humidification by Brackish Water in an Adjustable Height Packed Column Humidifier Operating on the Principle of an Air Lift pump

http://www.recentscience.org

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A-5) Simulation of air lift packed column

http://www.IEEExplore.com

A-4) Performance of a Wind System: Case Study of Sidi Daoud Site

http://www.ijera.com

A-3) Operating Conditions Effects On enzyme Activity: Case Enzyme Protease

http://www.ijera.com

A-2) COMPARATIVE STUDY OF EFFECTIVENESS OF TWO OFFICERS OF MILLING

EUCOCEM 1283 and QC-TECHNOCHEM FJ2T ON GRINDING OF CEMENT CLINKER WITH LIME AND GYPSUM

http://www.ampublisher.com/

A-1) ETUDE COMPARATIVE DES EFFETS DE DEUX AGENTS REDUCTEURS DE CHROME

(VI) DANS LE CIMENT

http://www.gazettelabo.com

X-2-Conferences

C-11) Theoretical and experimental study of air humidification by sea water in an airlift pump packed column humidifier. Seep’2017. Bled Solvenia

C-10) Prediction of the influence of the liquid temperature effect on two-phase flow through a granular medium. Seep’2017. Bled Solvenia.

C-9) Experimental preliminary study on a new humid air condensation system. TMREES’2017. 21-24 April Lebabon.

C-8) Modeling of the effect of liquid temperature on the performance of an airlift pump. TMREES’2017. 21-24 April Lebabon.

C-7) New pilot for air humidification-Dehumidification

Part I: Theoretical basis of the design

http://www.icest-congres.com; [email protected]

C-6) New pilot for air humidification-Dehumidification

Part II: Some aspects of a new airlift packed column humidifier and dehumidifier

http://www.icest-congres.com; [email protected]

C-5) Simulation of air lift packed column. ICSMAO’2013. 28-30 April

C-4) Theoretical analysis of the performance of air-lift pumps

http://www.enis.rnu.tn/Manifestation/piece%20jointes/CEFD2013.pdf

C-3) Simulation of airlift packed column

http://2013.icmsao.org

C-2) Effect of air humidification on the pumping efficiency of water in a packed column humidifier

http://www.clocate.com/conference/...and...TMREES-2015/47195/

C-1) Simulation de l’humidification de l’air par contact direct avec de l’eau

http://www.isetr.rnu.tn/cratt2012/

With my best regards!

Dr. Adel OUESLATI

I think this is a very important question every researcher needs to find answer. So, I am following all the ans to this question.

Sincere thanks to all the contributors for the ans as well as your kind contributions in the society.

With best regards

Many valuable answers are added previously.

I can only say that we should prepare projects to help the society in anyway.

Anybody can tell that all the research projects of the world are prepared with this target.

I don’t agree with such comments. I may assume that many projects are prepared for many vested interests like to get or give some degree to the students to get promotion in service, monetary gain etc. There are also some copy projects.

We should be honest to ourselves.

To express my thought clearly I want to cite a phrase from "Donald Norman: Designing For People"

http://www.jnd.org/dn.mss/the_research-practice_gap_1.html

"There is an immense gap between research and practice. I'm tempted to paraphrase Kipling and say "Oh, research is research, and practice is practice, and never the twain shall meet," but I will resist. The gap between these two communities is real and frustrating ... ". I'd like to rezume the following: Researcher Community is in itself, Developer Community ( https://www.codeproject.com/ ) is in itself, and never these communities will not intersect. The vast majority of research is being done for the sake of research, while the vast majority of development is being done for real life. The termin "Research", for me personally, this term has long was transformed into the term "Hobby". That's why I always mention about term "Development", which must contain within itself the term "Research" as part of a whole. My opinion, as before, is: RESEARCH IS WORTHLESS IF IT IS NOT EMBODIED IN DEVELOPMENT. Thus, in order to "make academic research useful to the society", my proposal would be the following: To finance only those academic studies that will be lead to developments iseful to the society. Well, as for academic developments as a thing-in-itself, let them be incorporated into the training of students as possible models for the development of intelligence.

We must conduct researches on:

1. current issues,

2. social problems,

3. local problems,

4. contextual problems

for moking making researches relevant to the society.:

Dear Dr.Iqbal,

- The research is supposed to be oriented based on the requirements of the society, particularly in the context of third world.

- Publication of research papers should not be the main target of research. Publication is needed to communicate the new knowledge to the scientific community.

- The prime objective of research should be the solution of problems of the society, the day to day trouble of the common people for living . This approach will increase the importance of research to the people .

There are lot of problems related to the basic needs of the society. For instance,

• supply of drinking water,
• proper sanitary systems,
• energy (electricity), transition to renewable sources of energy
• pollution free residential areas (towns or modern villages),
• treatment of waste water and recycling

These problems invite research for cost effective solutions. I think that the first priority for funding research should be given to solve the societal problems.

Best regards

Hmm,good good contributions here

Any machine, object, chemical compound or anything else built by man is based on the appropriate use of the laws of nature. So first of all it is necessary to know well well what are the laws of nature. For example, to build a watermill it is necessary to know the conservation of the quantity of motion in such a way as to be able to construct something that can transmit the momentum of the falling water to the millstone. So first of all it takes someone who, closed, isolated in a laboratory of some university alone or with others, studies how it is done and how the universe works, that is, someone who finds "the conservation of momentum". Theoretical research or pure research; carried out for the sole taste of doing research. In the same university or somewhere else in the world, there will be someone else who finds a way to exploit the laws of nature (found by those who do theoretical research) to the benefit of society by building and patenting water and wind mills, wind bridges, spaceships, airplanes. Applied research. If you do not believe me, try to build a working airplane without using the laws of aerodynamics. To do applied research it is necessary to have done a lot of "useless" theoretical research first.

Academic research is useful to society in several ways. When results are scientific and truthful that enable society to solve existing problems or inhance living standards and when they extend existing knowledge or brings new knowlegde to the galaxy of knowlegde so that they will be used for latter times when need arises. Research is a social imperative of an advancing society that enables to see better and effective possibilities beyond what is known. Society advances through science and science advances thrugh research, indicating the necessity of research.

One of the most important skill is research is "writing" and this needs to be taught for each and every kid at the right age . I have seen teenagers unable to write I understand why - they are not appreciated with simple writing so want to snag some content from somewhere !!!

Second, research never mind the field is a number game , please let everyone know from home managing to finances it is all in numbers.

Third , tell people not to accept things as are they are, read labels in the store to ask for the right stuff.

Fourth , talk about your work with people , you too should get the spot light about your contributions (other than peers) to the knowledge base.

Great statement from Prof Leonardo "To do applied research it is necessary to have done a lot of "useless" theoretical research first."

Many many thanks sir for this great statement. We need discovery from basic (pure) reasearch works and invention using applied research works. Both the pure and applied research are essential for development of society and are inseperable like two sides of a coin.

With best regards

Hi,

I think that the best and most urgent research topics that have immediate applications in society are topics related to the following themes:

-Food,

-Potable water,

-Medication,

-Environmental Protection.

With my best wishes.

Dr. Adel OUESLATI

Through the study of real problems and within the community itself and find solutions to these problems .. my life

Thank you so much Elangbam, my name is Leonardo. It is precisely in this way that theoretical research and applied research are the two sides of the same coin. Scientists (physicists, chemists, mathematicians, etc.) are in charge of discovering how the universe it is made and how it works. In other words they must look for the laws that govern nature (theoretical or basic research). Engineers use these laws to invent and build machines, infrastructures and anything else that is useful to man (applied research). Obviously this is a schematic and simplistic explanation. Because engineers often do excellent theoretical research and scientists do excellent applied research. For example, doctors, biologists, pharmacists etc. they generally do theoretical and applied research at the same time. But everyone must thank Dmitry Ivanovich Mendeleev who built a table with all known and unknown elements.

This question is so relevant to the Accounting discipline. We have an established sub discipline of sustainability ( environmental and social) accounting which has so much potential to address practical issues, problems and of course solutions. Sustainability accounting needs exposure, let the world out there know its existence and potential!

Practical problems encountering during productivity cycles should be taken into the account while formulating research studies in that particular field.

Teachers right from the primary level to the university & also for the research advisory have to play an very important contribution as they have to carry out their action for teaching for the students in a systematic way under mode code & ethics .

If the teachers work with responsibility by keeping the principle of honesty ,integrity ,& sincerity they will certainly carry out their responsibility for the student for the study ,development , & his research program in a worthy mode .

If the performance of our education systems work in the said lines the research & other part of the program may prove to be fruitful for the society .

This is my personal opinion

• Engage in collaborations with industrial partners (favoring transfer of knowledge to practical applications).
• Orientate one’s research goals to match an area of societal importance (green gas reduction, nuclear waste storage, you name it).
• Communicate science to a wide public, whether it is my own research or the knowledge of my field in general (popular science). This includes writing articles in magazines, writing a blog, developing educational software, …
• Get involved in education science: contribute to my national society of physics and chemistry teachers, for example. Offer some software for high-school and university teachers to demonstrate concepts.
• Register as an expert with the nearest court of law.

Respected Brenda Jacono,

You have referred a good article related to the topic (question posted) "Why academics are losing relevance in society – and how to stop it,"

In conclusion - The ultimate goal - applies to all in the scientific endeavor and reminds us that the ultimate value of our work is its service to society.

I agree with this view. In my remarks, I have stated the same.

Thanks

1. A Tool for Building Knowledge and for Facilitating Learning

2. Means to Understand Various Issues and Increase Public Awareness

3. An Aid to Business Success

4. A Way to Prove Lies and to Support Truths

5. Means to Find, Gauge, and Seize Opportunities

6. A Seed to Love Reading, Writing, Analyzing, and Sharing Valuable Information

7. Nourishment and Exercise for the Mind

- partner with the industry to find the solutions to real-life problems

- communicate the research findings effectively with the community

- demonstrate the positive impacts of the research products