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http://dx.doi.org/10.15207/JKCS.2020.11.3.211

A Study on the Research Performance and Efficiency of Convergence Research Projects sponsored by National Research Council of Science & Technology : A Comparative Study of Convergence Research and General Trust Projects Using DEA

Yuk, Hyounggab (Korea Basic Science Institute)
Kang, Jaeyeol (CEM Chungnam National University)
Pae, Kibong (CEM Chungnam National University)
Kang, Daeseok (Division of Bussiness, Chungnam National University)

Publication Information

Journal of the Korea Convergence Society / v.11, no.3, 2020 , pp. 211-218 More about this Journal

Abstract

This study compared and analyzed the efficiency of the research results of the convergence research project operated by the National Science and Technology Research Council and the general research project carried out by the Government-funded research institute and proposed measures to enhance the efficiency of the operation and management of convergence research. Research data were collected from 21 government-funded research institutes through an information disclosure claim and DEA analysis was conducted for efficiency assessment. The SCI papers of convergence research showed high efficiency, and the patent registration and technology transfer sector showed high efficiency of general research projects. This indicates that convergence research projects for securing lead and original technologies are highly efficient, but their performance is low due to lack of participation by businesses in terms of the utilization of derived technologies, and more companies' participation and opportunities are needed for practical use of convergence research results. Through the analysis of efficiency of convergence research project performance, this study provided policy and guidance for R&D planning for rational investment of limited manpower and research costs. Further, future research on identifying efficiency is proposed depending on the type of technology subject to convergence research as a method for managing convergence research.

Keywords

Convergence Research Projects; DEA; effectiveness; Government-funded research institute;

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