Overview:

Scientific research serves as a cornerstone for achieving sustainable development by offering innovative solutions to economic, social, and environmental challenges. This theme explores the strategies necessary to ensure the sustainability of the research ecosystem at institutional, national, and global levels. It addresses key issues such as research funding, strengthening partnerships between academic and industrial institutions, capacity building, and leveraging modern technology to enhance scientific output and dissemination.

This theme invites studies that examine policies and strategies for sustaining scientific research, present innovative models, or share lessons learned from successful experiences in fostering research that aligns with sustainable development goals.

Key Topics and Objectives:

1. Sustainable Funding Strategies:

Investigating innovative approaches to securing sustainable research funding through private sector collaboration, government funding programs, and international support.

2. Local and International Research Collaboration:

Analyzing successful models of research partnerships between academia, industry, and government entities and their impact on research sustainability.

3. Capacity Building in Research:

Highlighting policies and programs that contribute to the development and training of researchers to ensure the continuity of high-quality scientific output.

4. Leveraging Technology for Sustainability:

Examining the role of advanced technologies, such as artificial intelligence and big data analytics, in enhancing research efficiency and long-term sustainability.

5. Policies for Sustainable Research:
   • Providing insights on designing national and institutional policies that support sustainable research and align with development objectives.
6. Ethics in Scientific Research:
   • Discussing the importance of ethical responsibility and social commitment in research to ensure a lasting positive impact.

Overview:

In an era of rapid advancements across all sectors, scientific research plays a crucial role in driving innovation and economic and social progress. However, a key challenge remains: how can we effectively measure and evaluate the true impact of research on society, the economy, and the environment at both local and global levels?

This theme aims to explore methodologies for assessing the real-world impact of scientific research, highlighting relevant concepts and modern analytical tools. Discussions will cover the societal benefits of research, state-of-the-art impact measurement techniques, and strategies for enhancing collaboration between academia, industry, and government to maximize research contributions.

Key Topics and Objectives:

1. Return on Research Investment:
   • Exploring strategies to enhance the return on research investment and the correlation between research outcomes and societal and economic objectives.
2. Measuring Research Impact:
   • Identifying and analyzing the most accurate and effective qualitative and quantitative tools for assessing research impact on society and the economy.
3. Research Performance Indicators:
   • Developing precise and effective performance indicators to evaluate the success of research projects in achieving their intended goals and serving societal needs.
4. Aligning Research with Societal Priorities:
   • Directing research efforts toward addressing community needs and supporting sustainable development.
5. Interdisciplinary and Multidisciplinary Research:
   • Encouraging cross-disciplinary research to broaden its impact and enhance integration across various scientific fields.
6. Leading Practices and Case Studies:
   • Showcasing successful experiences in measuring research impact and leveraging its indicators to improve research quality, refine methodologies, and guide institutional research strategies for maximum benefit.