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Policy Changes of the Research Council System of Science and Technology using Multiple Streams Framework (다중흐름모형을 이용한 과학기술 연구회제도의 정책변동 분석)

  • Jang, Mun Yeong;Yi, Chan Goo
    • Journal of Korea Technology Innovation Society
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    • v.20 no.4
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    • pp.858-887
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    • 2017
  • This study deals with the cases of policy changes of the research council system which exists since 1999 as a policy tool to achieve the goals for autonomy and independence of Government-funded Research Institutes (GRIs) in the field of science and technology and their cooperation and organic connection. The purpose of the study was to analyze through which process policies about the research council system have changed and whether they resulted in the successful achievements of the aimed policy goals, and to contribute to the effective policy implementation in the future. The Research Council System of Science and Technology has been undergoing a change for four government replacements (from Kim Dae-jung's Government to Park Geun-hye's Government). In this study, the major policy making factors and the policy change process of each government case are analyzed in comparison using Kingdon's multiple streams framework, as a result, their policy change type by the Hogwood and Peters's theory and the achievement of their policy goals of autonomy and responsibility were examined.

An Empirical Study on Improving the Institutional Evaluation System for Government-funded Research Institutes (GRIs): Focusing on the National Research Council for Economics, Humanities and Social Sciences (정부출연(연) 기관평가시스템 발전방안 논고: 경제.인문사회연구회를 중심으로)

  • Hwang, Byung-Yong;Kim, Dae-Cheol;Lee, Jang-Jae
    • Journal of Korea Technology Innovation Society
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    • v.12 no.1
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    • pp.137-164
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    • 2009
  • As a means to address the modes of developing institutional evaluation system aimed at improving performances of GRIs, this study looked into the influential relations where institutional evaluation system has an impact on receptivity of evaluation outcomes and performances of institutes optimize their performances. After making analysis, it was confirmed that the National Research Council for Economics, Humanities and Social Sciences' institutional evaluation system for GRIs had a positive (+) influence on performances of research institutes, and receptivity of evaluation outcomes is related to performances of research institutes. In addition, it was also confirmed that institutes with high performances, in general, have high level of receptivity of evaluation outcomes along with positive recognition of institutional evaluation system. However, weaknesses of the Council's institutional evaluation system for GRIs resulted in low level of receptivity amongst GRIs, and thus there is limitation on the government and the Council in the active utilization of evaluation outcomes. Finally, it addressed the limitations and areas for improvement in relation to research outcomes.

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A Study on Research Data Management Methods for Government-funded Research Institutes in the Field of Science and Technology (과학기술분야 정부출연연구기관 연구데이터 관리 방안 연구)

  • Na-eun Han;Jung-Ho Um;Hyung-Jun Yim
    • Journal of the Korean Society for Library and Information Science
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    • v.58 no.2
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    • pp.151-175
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    • 2024
  • This study analyzes the current status of research data management at NST-affiliated government-funded research institutes for the purpose of promoting the sharing and use of research data, and based on this, suggests methods for establishing a research data sharing and management system. The survey on the status of research data management was conducted twice in 2022 and 2023 for a total of 20 research institutes. In addition, difficulties and areas that need to be improved in the management and sharing of research data were identified, and based on this, methods for establishing a research data sharing and management system were proposed by dividing them into policy aspects, system aspects, and linkage system construction aspects. In order to establish a research data sharing system, it would be desirable to prepare a policy basis and present contents such as the definition of research data, scope of application, contents of management, utilization method, and leading institutes. In addition, for systematic and unified research data management, it would be recommended that each institute will establish and manage a repository and management system. By linking this with DataON, the national research data platform, and providing one-stop services, the accessibility and usability of data will be improved.

Societal Challenge-driven Innovation in GRIs and Sustainability Transition : Focus Group Interview (지속가능한 전환의 관점에서 본 출연(연) 사회문제 해결형 연구개발의 현황과 과제 : 포커스 그룹 인터뷰를 중심으로)

  • Song, Wichin;Seong, Jieun
    • Journal of Korea Technology Innovation Society
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    • v.22 no.1
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    • pp.1-27
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    • 2019
  • This study deals with the changes in the government-funded research institutes (GRI) in terms of 'responding to social challenges and turning to the institutes that are pursuing sustainability transition'. The newly established societal problem-solving R&D projects in GRIs are core experiments for the transition. In order to discuss about the prospect of transition of GRIs, this study used focus group interview approach. In the interview, the GRIs's stance on the societal problem-solving R&D projects, and its process, problems and the policy direction had been discussed. It is suggested that the necessity of transition is discussed and transition experiments are proceeding on a small scale, but experiments are still underway in the existing framework. In order to facilitate the transition in GRIs, it is necessary to carry out the experiment and the vision making work from the inside the GRI.

The Influence of Small World and Centrality on the Paper Achievement of Government-Funded Research Institutes (과학기술계 정부출연연구기관의 논문 성과에 좁은 세상 구조와 중심성이 미치는 영향)

  • Lee, Hyekyung;Kim, Somin;Kim, Jeongheum
    • Journal of Technology Innovation
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    • v.29 no.1
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    • pp.39-73
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    • 2021
  • The cooperative network structure influences the academic performance of the research institute. In particular, South Korea's Government-Funded Research Institutes(GRI) need to establish an efficient cooperative system as a leading national R&D implementer. This study applied the Small World structure, which has been discussed as an efficient network structure, and the centrality of representing the characteristics of nodes to the cooperative network of GRI in Korea. Based on the SCIE published data from 2010 to 2019, we analyze how the Small World characteristics and centrality of GRI contribute to academic performance using a network analysis and Feasible GLS regression. The GRI cooperative network has shown that the Small World network structure facilitates the academic performance. In addition, centrality indicating the degree of direct connection showed positive significance, but centrality indicating the degree of intermediary was not significant or negative. The results of this study explain that the higher the number of institutions that exchange and cooperate, the higher the academic performance, and the higher the performance of the institutions that serve as the center of cooperation. In addition, it was established that the stronger the cooperative network of GRIs have the characteristics of Small World, the more effective it is to create research results. This study applies centrality and Small World previously discussed as an efficient network structure to the GRI cooperation network and provide implications for establishing policies and strategies related to R&D cooperation among GRIs.

The Effect on Technology Innovation Performance of Private-Public R&D Cooperation of ICT SMEs: Focused on Collaboration with Government-funded Research Institutes (ICT 중소기업의 산·연 R&D협력이 기술혁신성과에 미치는 영향: 출연연구기관과의 협력을 중심으로)

  • Park, Wung;Park, Ho-Young;Yeom, Myoung-Bae
    • Asia-Pacific Journal of Business Venturing and Entrepreneurship
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    • v.12 no.6
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    • pp.139-150
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    • 2017
  • In Korea, small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) play an pivotal role in the national economy, accounting for 99.9% of all enterprises, 87.9% of total employment, and 48.3% of production. In spite of their crucial role in the national development, most of SMEs suffer from a lack of R&D related resources. Public R&D organizations such as government-funded research institutes can provide SMEs with valuable supplementary technological knowledge and help them build technological capacity. In this regard, this study estimated the effect of internal R&D investment and private-public R&D cooperation on technological innovation of ICT SMEs based on 2016 ETRI Survey. Building on previous literatures, the study established and tested a research model using binary logistic regression analysis. First, internal R&D investment and preferences for open innovation demonstrated the strengthening of R&D collaboration. Second, internal R&D investment and R&D cooperation showed a positive effect on both product and process innovation. Therefore, internal R&D capability and taking advantage of R&D collaboration are needed to achieve technological innovation for SMEs in ICT sector. This study also discuss implications for encouraging private-public R&D cooperation.

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Status and Improvement Plan of Career Development of Researchers at Government Research Institutes of Science and Technology (과학기술 출연(연) 연구자의 경력개발 현황과 개선방안)

  • Hong, Seong-Min;Cho, Hyun-Sook
    • Journal of Labour Economics
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    • v.43 no.3
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    • pp.101-121
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    • 2020
  • The purpose of this study, reflecting the characteristics of recent R&D activities, where knowledge convergence and exchange and the growth of researchers are becoming more important, is to promote the growth of outstanding researchers by establishing a support system for researcher career development (intensifying expertise) and career fluidity (change in core research topics). Using the results of a survey of 548 researchers from government-funded research institutes, this study analyze environmental factors of research that promotes career development suitable for the growth of researchers after quantitatively verifying the effects of career development and career mobility on research outcomes. As a result of the analysis, it is more desirable to strengthen career liquidity after stable career development, but the human resources and career development support systems of research institutes are insufficient. Therefore, in this study, policy measures to support researcher career development and liquidity were proposed in four stages.

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Analysis of R&D Performance Management Plans of a Government-funded Research Institute in the Science and Technology Field: The Case of Korea Institute of Science and Technology Information (과학기술분야 정부출연연구기관 연구성과계획 분석: 한국과학기술정보연구원을 중심으로)

  • Jeong, Yong-il;Chung, Do-Bum;Yoon, Byung Sung
    • The Journal of the Korea Contents Association
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    • v.22 no.3
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    • pp.488-499
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    • 2022
  • This study analyze the relationship between S&T policy and the R&D performance plans of GRIs which lack relevant research through quantitative information analysis. KISTI which is focused on the case is an ICT-based GRI that is sensitive to changes in the internal and external environment, and the impact of government S&T policy changes on KISTI's R&D performance plans was analyzed in depth.

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 (국가과학기술연구회 융합연구사업의 연구성과 효율성에 관한 연구 : DEA를 활용한 융합연구 및 일반수탁사업의 비교분석을 중심으로)

  • Yuk, Hyounggab;Kang, Jaeyeol;Pae, Kibong;Kang, Daeseok
    • Journal of the Korea Convergence Society
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    • v.11 no.3
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    • pp.211-218
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    • 2020
  • 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.

Fuzzy-Front-End Management Strategies under High Risk and Fast-Changing Environment (대형 융합 연구사업의 최선단 연구기획 관리전략)

  • Song, Yong-Il;Lee, Dae-Hee;Park, Sung-Bae;Chung, Yun-Chul
    • Journal of Technology Innovation
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    • v.12 no.3
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    • pp.135-157
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    • 2004
  • As the speed of technological changes increase with the investment requirements steadily expanding, private firms and government-funded research institutes experience similar pressures with respect to the necessity of risk reduction and technological alliances in R&D activities. This paper first attempts to review previous research in managing R&D projects with large, risky, and long-term investment requirements. Our primary focus is placed on the "fuzzy front-end" (FFE) projects with uncertainties at the investigation and planning stages. We analyze various elements that create FFE conditions, classify them into basic constructs, and suggest tools and methods to deal with FFE conditions. The findings suggest that both initial FFE conditions and the effectiveness of FFE management affect the performance of the project later on, and thus, especially for large projects, we must deal with FFE seriously in a comprehensive manner. We utilize in-depth panel interviews and case studies to approach the research questions.

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