Different definitions for research impact
| Definition | Author(s) |
|---|---|
| Demonstrable contribution that excellent research makes to society and the economy, of benefit to individuals, organisations and nations | Edwards and Meagher (2020) |
| Effects and outcomes of being involved in conducting research, and the value and benefit associated with using knowledge produced by researchers | Peter, Kothari, and Masood (2017) |
| Direct or indirect contribution of research processes or outputs that have informed (or resulted in) the development of new policy/practices or revisions of existing policy/practices, at various levels of governance | Alla et al. (2017) |
| Changes in awareness, knowledge and understanding, ideas, attitudes and perceptions and policy and practice as a result of research | Morton (2015) |
| Contribution of research to knowledge production, capacity-building, informing policy or product development, health and health sector benefits and broader social and economic benefits | Donovan (2011) |
| Effect on, change or benefit to the economy, society, culture, public policy or services, health, the environment or quality of life, beyond academia | Research Excellence Framework (REF) (2020) |
| Effect or benefit perceived by society, derived from products developed in the scope of postgraduate activities | Coordenação de Aperfeiçoamento de Pessoal de Nível Superior (CAPES) (2019) |
| Definition | Author(s) |
|---|---|
| Demonstrable contribution that excellent research makes to society and the economy, of benefit to individuals, organisations and nations | |
| Effects and outcomes of being involved in conducting research, and the value and benefit associated with using knowledge produced by researchers | |
| Direct or indirect contribution of research processes or outputs that have informed (or resulted in) the development of new policy/practices or revisions of existing policy/practices, at various levels of governance | |
| Changes in awareness, knowledge and understanding, ideas, attitudes and perceptions and policy and practice as a result of research | |
| Contribution of research to knowledge production, capacity-building, informing policy or product development, health and health sector benefits and broader social and economic benefits | |
| Effect on, change or benefit to the economy, society, culture, public policy or services, health, the environment or quality of life, beyond academia | |
| Effect or benefit perceived by society, derived from products developed in the scope of postgraduate activities |
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