How far the research is being utilized for social cause? Is research given more importance than it is supposed to be given? How far these research papers, articles, letters etc. influence the society? Or is it only for matter of getting Ph Ds and further academic growth? Little bit confusing. A content which is not a worth of publishing got published and awarded Ph D in some cases. And the procedure which is taking too long for awarding the degree should be trimmed out? Your comments, opinions and suggestions please.
The purpose of doing research is generally to improve the human condition directly or indirectly, through the creation of knowledge. The research may sometimes have immediate benefit in uplifting a sector of humanity. More usually, it will have benefit in the medium or long term. Research is usually given less support than it deserves, but without it, there will be no future benefits for humankind.
Usually research is not intended to influence the beliefs of society. There are more popular ways of influencing society through the use of other media.
Research is intended to convince the examiners and referees that the research is novel, important and publishable.
Research is not just for self-advancement. There are a few unmerited PhDs out there, but the vast majority have originally tackled a significant question.
The minimum time to complete a significant study is not to be underestimated. Research requires marshalling many resources together, and the data collecting, analysis and reporting require a major investment in time. The project has to be planned to fit the available budget and time.
To answer your headline question, Researchers are under no obligation to produce results that will have immediate social benefit. However, they are duty-bound to follow ethical practices in doing their research.
The purpose of doing research is generally to improve the human condition directly or indirectly, through the creation of knowledge. The research may sometimes have immediate benefit in uplifting a sector of humanity. More usually, it will have benefit in the medium or long term. Research is usually given less support than it deserves, but without it, there will be no future benefits for humankind.
Usually research is not intended to influence the beliefs of society. There are more popular ways of influencing society through the use of other media.
Research is intended to convince the examiners and referees that the research is novel, important and publishable.
Research is not just for self-advancement. There are a few unmerited PhDs out there, but the vast majority have originally tackled a significant question.
The minimum time to complete a significant study is not to be underestimated. Research requires marshalling many resources together, and the data collecting, analysis and reporting require a major investment in time. The project has to be planned to fit the available budget and time.
To answer your headline question, Researchers are under no obligation to produce results that will have immediate social benefit. However, they are duty-bound to follow ethical practices in doing their research.
The core social responsibility of a research scholar or doctoral candidate is to carry out important studies (publish and send findings to the concerned policy makers/implementers) in the society to improve organizational performance and accelerate national development.
First give 100% to the task allotted to researcher and doctorate fellows
Special thanks to Prof Ian Kennady for your detailed answer. Excellent clarification. And Prof Dichson Adom and Prof Mushtaq for your comments.. Thank you..
The human is curious, and science, in particular research, works reasonable. Only valide methods and appropriate questions are necessary, so that the path of research is controllable by confirmation of others, when results are discussed. What does mean responsibilty of the researcher? He is not responsible for the evils of the society but for his own correct working; much working regards basic research to develop and strenghten theoretical nets. Therefore it would be inappropriate to ask every small empirical project which use it has to help suffering people. The quality of social welfare doesn't depend on counting fly legs.
The purpose of doing research is either to improve the existing knowledge or to do some innovative work. It should be focused on the welfare of the society and should be carried out by following ethical ways.
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A researcher could focus, at least in part of his research agenda to problems facing society, and suggest ways to solve them. The collaboration of the academia and industries' R&D is usually taking this research course.
Jonnala Subba Raddy,
I think that the responsible research that respects the ethical principles in the research:
-Gives us solutions to the problems we propose (for example about the universe) and generates new knowledge and new questions (for example in the field of the artificial intelligent).
-The transfer of the research results and some inventions have improved our life and well-being (for example the electricity, computers,...).
-The medical and pharmaceutical research has advanced in the treatment of some diseases improving our health and well-being (HIV/AIDS, Alzheimer, Cancer, new vaccine, transplants ...)
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