Table 1.

Different definitions for research impact

DefinitionAuthor(s)
Demonstrable contribution that excellent research makes to society and the economy, of benefit to individuals, organisations and nationsEdwards and Meagher (2020) 
Effects and outcomes of being involved in conducting research, and the value and benefit associated with using knowledge produced by researchersPeter, 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 governanceAlla et al. (2017) 
Changes in awareness, knowledge and understanding, ideas, attitudes and perceptions and policy and practice as a result of researchMorton (2015) 
Contribution of research to knowledge production, capacity-building, informing policy or product development, health and health sector benefits and broader social and economic benefitsDonovan (2011) 
Effect on, change or benefit to the economy, society, culture, public policy or services, health, the environment or quality of life, beyond academiaResearch Excellence Framework (REF) (2020) 
Effect or benefit perceived by society, derived from products developed in the scope of postgraduate activitiesCoordenação de Aperfeiçoamento de Pessoal de Nível Superior (CAPES) (2019) 

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