@Witold Bogusz asked a question about "the purpose of research and innovation" in various countries as the starting point is not the same worldwide.
Problems to be resolved in local context (culture, climate, human and natural resources) seem to be different. Maybe except for the academic world, where there is always a temptation to follow most "hot, trendy and sexy" topics, hoping for recognition in "mainstream scientific world". I strongly support the academic freedom of research, as long as it is financed from "non-public" founds. When it comes to publicly financed institutions, I'd prefer to see some positive outcomes for the "sponsor" who can be a poor and still developing community. I truly long for some kind of RIF "Real Impact Factor" that would measure the outcomes of the research for the founding community.
Have you any experience with similar metrics?
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