Introduction
The report aims to unearth what drives the Industries and Governments in the quests of getting good research. The study will analyze the various aspects that make a research viable and sound. Research is a crucial aspect in innovation and is regarded as a driving force of the economy of a country. Research purchasers find it difficult to deduce the best researches made by various researchers because of them either being unsubstantiated or the fact that they are anonymous. The inability to incorporate research from every research origin is a daunting task as knowledge and research is power no matter how small it is. As research gets more complicated the more the addition of knowledge is wanted because of the dynamism in requirements.
It will consider the case study of a government body of Australia known as the Australian Centre for International Agriculture Research (ACIAR). ACIAR is a leading firm that is responsible for proposing, monitoring and evaluating projects that are agriculturally based. With a focus on both flora and fauna, the firm is composed of staff that is highly experienced with high skill sets in agriculture and natural resources. The major focus of the organization is economics, crops, natural resources, livestock and fisheries.
This report is intended in giving comparative analysis between the market demands of research and also the advancement any invention will make in supply of researchers. This study will focus on the viable secondary data that show the various requirements of the institution in terms of research demand.
Background
Research means the creative work that is involved in addition of knowledge. It is used to make reserves for knowledge of the areas of concern in this case agriculture. Theories put forward are either refuted or upheld when researches are undertaken. The embrace of research in areas concerned with provision of good crops and livestock has been great over the years. E-Research stretches the aspect of research as it embraces new research methodologies because of the increased access to networks, services and tools
Access to research procedures on the global web is a milestone in the issuance of research. Information is gathered more in an international setting because there is diversity of origin of the information. Availability of different researchers in one case but from different regions is an added advantage to anyone who needs a research done. E-Research in Australia where it is highly embraced, holds a weeklong conference known as eResearch Australasia. The conference brings together practitioners and researchers for sharing ideas and exemplars on emerging information and research capabilities.
Current use of the Google Analytic
Google Analytic (GA) is widely used in marketing purposes because it provides users with the immediate insights without adding any layers of tools. Incorporation of the google analytic in their research pages help to diagnose the visits to the websites with a keen eye to the purchasers of research like in this scenario the ACIAR. Most universities use it because of benefits enjoyed which include; the use of the GA is flexible and provisions are almost limitless. A website owner can be able to set up usage trends, actions and track errors. The GA allows for slicing and dicing of information at the desired spots and display on charts if needed. It is relatively easy to use for university researchers because it involves a short process of incorporating it in the JavaScript.
In short, the use of google analytic is evident in the university settings because of the need for reviews and remarks. When a research gets a good review from its users either directly or indirectly, it makes the institution have more confidence to conduct the researches. With the inclusion of the google analytic, they can very easily see the impact of the research they do on the market.
The general characteristics of a research analyst by ACIAR
Certain specific skill sets are sought by the ACIAR which represents a requirement for researchers the government looks for. Analysis skills are paramount if one is to be considered in any research job opening regardless of the sector of specialization. With a specialization in agriculture, the organization seeks personnel that is conversant with the analysis of variables related to crops and animals.
Market intelligence is the first and most crucial characteristic required. It requires that an aspirant knows the various constraints that make up the agricultural sector. Branches of agricultural focus are important because they help deduce the information that is relevant and that that is not. Information being a big foundation of research collectively, it is very vital for a researcher to gather it in the best and conclusive way.
Communication skills are required since research is involved with presentation of finding. A researcher should invest in the words he/she uses so as to properly convey gathered information to the board dealing with the project. A thorough breakdown of the findings is required of the researcher therefore, a simple and comprehensive approach should be done to properly detail findings and scope of research. Attention to detail is a characteristic of a researcher that reveals him/her as a person who observes and records showcasing the very essential requirement of a researcher by the institution.
Modelling in agriculture is important and is needed in advancements in the ways of practice. When a researcher can model using simulations using technology, he/she can be a good tool in the analysis of theories put forward regarding agricultural practices. This requirement by the ACIAR is a step to encouraging innovation and creativity both in thoughts and physical evidences. With a slight divergence of focus in academia, the institution seeks to groom the culture of innovation through supporting innovative ideas and theories of conduct.
Cautiousness and accuracy should be upheld by any candidate in the sense that a researcher should be able to back the researches they make. This makes sure that precision and nuance is upheld in every research that is brought forward by a researcher.
A researcher should be approachable and willing to acquire information in ethical ways because a friendly researcher has more chances of getting relevant information than an unapproachable one. Ethical practices echo the social welfare objective of the institution whereby it sticks to provision of services using the right tracts and channels.
Dynamism in the knowledge on technology that a researcher has is very important. With a very big percentage of activities in the corporate, religious, legal and agricultural environment moving to the global network, a researcher should be willing and able to switch to the global community hub. This characteristic tops the requirement of the ACIAR.
In conclusion, the ACIAR breaks down these qualities of researchers and counterchecks the validations of the various universities before approaching them.
Leading Universities in China.
China Agricultural University- it is ranked first in delivering reliable research on; agriculture, biology, engineering, veterinary medicine, economics, management, humanities and social sciences. Founded in 1949, the university presently has 13,000 undergraduates and 6000 postgraduate students.
Nanjig Agricultural University- Regarded as one of the oldest universities in China, Nanjig Agricultural University comes second ranked in the best agricultural research universities in China. It is under the Ministry of Education of China. The university is the very first in China to provide a four year bachelor program in higher agricultural education. With a good experience in the provision of courses in agricultural research, the reliance of students from the university is relatively comparable to the overall experience of the university.
Australian Universities.
La Trobe University- having being confirmed as one of the best in Australia, the university focuses greatly on research in microbiology, biochemistry, cell biology and in veterinary services. With a proven track record on the level of research outcomes, it has been given various publication honors for their reports. Levels of research produced by the university have been rated as world standard which is above (Excellence in Research in Australia) ERA 3-5. Since 2012 the number of publications rated well above world standards have increased from 400 to around 1800, an increase of greater than 300%. . Therefore, researchers who are products of the university are regarded as top notch in seeking employment in agencies that deal with research like the ACIAR.
Curtin University- being the biggest university in Western Australia, the University is ranked among the top 2% of global universities in Academic Ranking of World Universities. With a top rank in natural resource research, the achievement of Western Australia in becoming an exporter of minerals, petroleum and natural gas is attributed to the numerous studies conducted by the university.
Wrap up of the above Universities
Each of the Universities above has world recognition in research related programs. However, there lacks the incorporation of information communication technology to create a platform that readily provides access to research via the universities. Research is never enough hence the need to revolutionize the uptake of it. Adoption of modern ways of information demand should be embraced while the past ways upgraded or enhanced. Strides taken to better research will be evident when the levels of growth and development change of individual and collective units.
Strength of the universities
One major strength of the universities is the experience in provision of research analysis. Having a good reputation in research facilitates trust the buyer of research grants the one conducting research. Experience goes hand in hand with availability of resources to handle extensive research. An example of La Trobe University, it has the proficiency of submitting its reports publicly and gets a world class standard response from its users. A good reputation not only gives the ability to get demand for the materials the university submits but also the confidence in carrying research.
Availability of diverse researchers in the universities. With very high numbers of graduates, the number of researchers is definitely high. Good researches take into the account the different input given and also the diversity of the input.
Recommendations
Griffith University in its project of introducing the E-Research service in its operations. Incorporation of information systems and communication is a substantial progress in the quest of producing the nature of research that is done by the university and also boosting the levels of demand for their products.
The first recommendation would be to change the name of the hub from Scholars hub. This would give it an international conspicuousness and it would be pinpointed because of offering a new range of research that would be varied from the already available.
Secondly, the university administrations should raise awareness of the importance of research and the improvement steps it has taken up. More knowledge on the impact of access to research makes sure that students embrace the need to be learn and understand the array of e-research as an education innovation. The overall objective of raising awareness being that teaching is involved in the service provision of the hub. Passage of knowledge goes a long way in both innovation and diversification.
Partnerships with governmental and non-governmental bodies is important for the institution so that the reach of the advancement is felt and vast. The availability of aid in the dissemination of operations is crucial because the operations of the hub are to be marketed in both a local and global scale. The institution needs to enact strict laws on the examining bodies it allocates to the hub so that it can bring out excellent students who can be able to compete in the global markets for research jobs. This not only makes sure that the services rendered by the hubs are top class but also the personnel generated from the hub have the capabilities to tackle any researches provided to them.
Focus on the Alumni capabilities should be developed. Having finished courses in the university avails the need to seek for employment of the graduates. If properly structured, the alumni can play a huge role in making sure that the research hub runs correctly and efficiently. Their skills can go a long way in ensuring quality and quantity of research is kept at a world class standard. An alumni complex can be left to take care of the duties of the research hub.
Incubation centers can be erected and allocated duties. The centers play a vital role in the establishment of an innovative culture that will spread evenly to all sectors of the university including the research hub section. If ideas that are transformative are incubated, the ease of operations in the resource hub and also the quality of service will go up.
Conclusion
In conclusion, the uptake of research is on an increasing trend. The uptake must go hand in hand with the supply of research from both individuals and organizations. Interactions between the sellers and purchasers of research should be encouraged as it ensures that the complete use of information is done. With the supply and demand being a two way traffic, the levels of proficiency in research will be increased and more and more milestones will be covered in the dispersion of information. Advancements in technology should be promoted to aid in the ease of Intel collection and submission.
E-Research is a platform that gives both the researcher and research purchaser an opportunity to share and transact regarding information and analysis. With an online platform, research conversations are keenly scrutinized, recorded and used in the formulation of theories and policies.
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