Kevin Featherstone and Claudio M. Radaelli
- Published in print:
- 2003
- Published Online:
- November 2003
- ISBN:
- 9780199252091
- eISBN:
- 9780191599224
- Item type:
- chapter
- Publisher:
- Oxford University Press
- DOI:
- 10.1093/0199252092.003.0014
- Subject:
- Political Science, European Union
This conclusion draws together the discussion and results presented in the foregoing chapters. It has three sections. The first, ‘Europeanization: Fad, Political Concern, or New Research Agenda?’, ...
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This conclusion draws together the discussion and results presented in the foregoing chapters. It has three sections. The first, ‘Europeanization: Fad, Political Concern, or New Research Agenda?’, shows that the contributions to the book attest to Europeanization as a possible new research agenda. The second, ‘The Contours of Europeanization’, looks at the substantive results of the earlier chapters in terms of mapping out the process of Europeanization. The third, ‘Developing a Conversant Research Agenda’ looks beyond the book to examine how Europeanization can develop as a pluralist and conversant research agenda, outlining four areas where this seems feasible and fruitful: comparative politics; international political economy, theoretical policy analysis, and systemic change.Less
This conclusion draws together the discussion and results presented in the foregoing chapters. It has three sections. The first, ‘Europeanization: Fad, Political Concern, or New Research Agenda?’, shows that the contributions to the book attest to Europeanization as a possible new research agenda. The second, ‘The Contours of Europeanization’, looks at the substantive results of the earlier chapters in terms of mapping out the process of Europeanization. The third, ‘Developing a Conversant Research Agenda’ looks beyond the book to examine how Europeanization can develop as a pluralist and conversant research agenda, outlining four areas where this seems feasible and fruitful: comparative politics; international political economy, theoretical policy analysis, and systemic change.
William H. Starbuck
- Published in print:
- 2006
- Published Online:
- October 2011
- ISBN:
- 9780199288533
- eISBN:
- 9780191700521
- Item type:
- book
- Publisher:
- Oxford University Press
- DOI:
- 10.1093/acprof:oso/9780199288533.001.0001
- Subject:
- Business and Management, Organization Studies, Knowledge Management
This book reflects on a number of challenges associated with management and social science research — the search for a ‘behavioral science’, the limits of rationality, the unreliability of many ...
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This book reflects on a number of challenges associated with management and social science research — the search for a ‘behavioral science’, the limits of rationality, the unreliability of many research findings, the social shaping of research agendas, cultures, and judgements. The book is chronologically structured and includes discussions of research projects and various methodological debates. This is a feisty argument based on all aspects of research — carrying out research programmes, evaluating research, tirelessly questioning the assumptions and claims of social science research, and never avoiding the awkward theoretical or practical challenges that face organizational researchers.Less
This book reflects on a number of challenges associated with management and social science research — the search for a ‘behavioral science’, the limits of rationality, the unreliability of many research findings, the social shaping of research agendas, cultures, and judgements. The book is chronologically structured and includes discussions of research projects and various methodological debates. This is a feisty argument based on all aspects of research — carrying out research programmes, evaluating research, tirelessly questioning the assumptions and claims of social science research, and never avoiding the awkward theoretical or practical challenges that face organizational researchers.
Frederick Grinnell
- Published in print:
- 2008
- Published Online:
- January 2009
- ISBN:
- 9780195064575
- eISBN:
- 9780199869442
- Item type:
- chapter
- Publisher:
- Oxford University Press
- DOI:
- 10.1093/acprof:oso/9780195064575.003.0004
- Subject:
- Biology, Evolutionary Biology / Genetics
Chapter 4 analyzes everyday practice of science in the context of surrounding sociocultural, political, and economic factors. Science policy determines what work will be done, who will do it, and how ...
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Chapter 4 analyzes everyday practice of science in the context of surrounding sociocultural, political, and economic factors. Science policy determines what work will be done, who will do it, and how it will be financed. Ambiguity inherent in everyday practice, subjectivity of review panels, and differences of opinion regarding what counts as a desirable outcome all complicate the linkage between research agendas and national goals. Normal functioning of the research environment requires a high degree of trust. Financial conflict of interest can interfere with every aspect of practice, including analysis and publication of research findings, sharing of research knowledge and tools, and decision making by public advisory committees. Disclosure may be unable to deal adequately with conflict of interest; recusal may be necessary. The potential change in the research environment from “publish or perish” to “patent and prosper” threatens the health of biomedical research.Less
Chapter 4 analyzes everyday practice of science in the context of surrounding sociocultural, political, and economic factors. Science policy determines what work will be done, who will do it, and how it will be financed. Ambiguity inherent in everyday practice, subjectivity of review panels, and differences of opinion regarding what counts as a desirable outcome all complicate the linkage between research agendas and national goals. Normal functioning of the research environment requires a high degree of trust. Financial conflict of interest can interfere with every aspect of practice, including analysis and publication of research findings, sharing of research knowledge and tools, and decision making by public advisory committees. Disclosure may be unable to deal adequately with conflict of interest; recusal may be necessary. The potential change in the research environment from “publish or perish” to “patent and prosper” threatens the health of biomedical research.
Susan J. Carroll (ed.)
- Published in print:
- 2003
- Published Online:
- November 2003
- ISBN:
- 9780198293484
- eISBN:
- 9780191598944
- Item type:
- book
- Publisher:
- Oxford University Press
- DOI:
- 10.1093/0198293488.001.0001
- Subject:
- Political Science, American Politics
This volume presents a research agenda, developed by leading scholars of American politics, suggesting directions that could fruitfully shape the study of women and American politics in the early ...
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This volume presents a research agenda, developed by leading scholars of American politics, suggesting directions that could fruitfully shape the study of women and American politics in the early 21st century. Each contributor was asked to identify existing gaps in knowledge in her area of expertise, to think about new directions for research, and to imagine the kinds of research projects that would both enhance our understanding of the dynamics surrounding women's participation in American politics and facilitate the efforts of those who are working to increase women's representation and influence in politics. The volume includes useful reviews of existing research about various aspects of women's political participation, but the primary focus is on important research questions that pose a challenge for the next generation of scholars. The contributors to this volume suggest approaches, methods, and topics for future research on the following subjects: political recruitment, campaign strategy, money, political leadership, parties and women's organizations, the gender gap in voting and public opinion, media, women of colour, and participation outside of conventional electoral politics. This volume originated from a conference organized by the Center for American Women and Politics at Rutgers University.Less
This volume presents a research agenda, developed by leading scholars of American politics, suggesting directions that could fruitfully shape the study of women and American politics in the early 21st century. Each contributor was asked to identify existing gaps in knowledge in her area of expertise, to think about new directions for research, and to imagine the kinds of research projects that would both enhance our understanding of the dynamics surrounding women's participation in American politics and facilitate the efforts of those who are working to increase women's representation and influence in politics. The volume includes useful reviews of existing research about various aspects of women's political participation, but the primary focus is on important research questions that pose a challenge for the next generation of scholars. The contributors to this volume suggest approaches, methods, and topics for future research on the following subjects: political recruitment, campaign strategy, money, political leadership, parties and women's organizations, the gender gap in voting and public opinion, media, women of colour, and participation outside of conventional electoral politics. This volume originated from a conference organized by the Center for American Women and Politics at Rutgers University.
Tim Dunne
- Published in print:
- 2004
- Published Online:
- January 2005
- ISBN:
- 9780199265206
- eISBN:
- 9780191601866
- Item type:
- chapter
- Publisher:
- Oxford University Press
- DOI:
- 10.1093/0199265208.003.0004
- Subject:
- Political Science, International Relations and Politics
The final two chapters in Part One investigate the evolving research agenda of the English School of International Relations and its contribution to contemporary international relations. In this ...
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The final two chapters in Part One investigate the evolving research agenda of the English School of International Relations and its contribution to contemporary international relations. In this chapter, the author explores what may be described as the ‘new agenda’ in English School thinking about world politics. He begins by briefly tracing the long history of the concept of international society, noting how it has become synonymous with the English School despite the fact that other paradigms have also made use of the term. He moves on to reiterate one of the central claims of the first part of this book: that the English School and the concept of international society have been propelled to the forefront of contemporary debates about world politics by important sociological and normative developments in mainstream international relations in North America. He then identifies four core and as yet unsolved ‘puzzles’ that will frame the English School's new agenda as it continues to develop; these are the relationship between agency and structure, the boundaries between international society and world society, the moral basis of international society, and the tension between forces of society and hierarchy in contemporary world politics.Less
The final two chapters in Part One investigate the evolving research agenda of the English School of International Relations and its contribution to contemporary international relations. In this chapter, the author explores what may be described as the ‘new agenda’ in English School thinking about world politics. He begins by briefly tracing the long history of the concept of international society, noting how it has become synonymous with the English School despite the fact that other paradigms have also made use of the term. He moves on to reiterate one of the central claims of the first part of this book: that the English School and the concept of international society have been propelled to the forefront of contemporary debates about world politics by important sociological and normative developments in mainstream international relations in North America. He then identifies four core and as yet unsolved ‘puzzles’ that will frame the English School's new agenda as it continues to develop; these are the relationship between agency and structure, the boundaries between international society and world society, the moral basis of international society, and the tension between forces of society and hierarchy in contemporary world politics.
David E. Nelson
- Published in print:
- 2011
- Published Online:
- May 2016
- ISBN:
- 9780262016032
- eISBN:
- 9780262298957
- Item type:
- chapter
- Publisher:
- The MIT Press
- DOI:
- 10.7551/mitpress/9780262016032.003.0005
- Subject:
- Psychology, Health Psychology
There is a large range of national public funding support for health research across countries. By contrast, allocations for overall funding for health literacy and related research areas are ...
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There is a large range of national public funding support for health research across countries. By contrast, allocations for overall funding for health literacy and related research areas are limited. Health research agendas and resource allocation are policy decisions that involve the use of power. There are strong incentives to maintain the status quo, especially in the face of level or declining funding. Many macro- and microlevel factors influence research agendas and funding support. These range from broader societal values and health care delivery systems, to the individuals themselves who make decisions. There is a great need for more research in areas such as implementation of simple interventions in “real-world” settings and the effects of communication technologies on receipt, processing, and seeking of health information by the public. There is some reason for optimism: awareness and support for more transdisciplinary and applied research relevant to health literacy is increasing, and some countries have adopted effective approaches to assess new health technology and treatment prior to introduction into clinical and public health practice.Less
There is a large range of national public funding support for health research across countries. By contrast, allocations for overall funding for health literacy and related research areas are limited. Health research agendas and resource allocation are policy decisions that involve the use of power. There are strong incentives to maintain the status quo, especially in the face of level or declining funding. Many macro- and microlevel factors influence research agendas and funding support. These range from broader societal values and health care delivery systems, to the individuals themselves who make decisions. There is a great need for more research in areas such as implementation of simple interventions in “real-world” settings and the effects of communication technologies on receipt, processing, and seeking of health information by the public. There is some reason for optimism: awareness and support for more transdisciplinary and applied research relevant to health literacy is increasing, and some countries have adopted effective approaches to assess new health technology and treatment prior to introduction into clinical and public health practice.
Christian Reus-Smit
- Published in print:
- 2004
- Published Online:
- January 2005
- ISBN:
- 9780199265206
- eISBN:
- 9780191601866
- Item type:
- chapter
- Publisher:
- Oxford University Press
- DOI:
- 10.1093/0199265208.003.0005
- Subject:
- Political Science, International Relations and Politics
The final two chapters in Part One investigate the evolving research agenda of the English School of International Relations and its contribution to contemporary international relations. In this ...
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The final two chapters in Part One investigate the evolving research agenda of the English School of International Relations and its contribution to contemporary international relations. In this chapter, the author investigates the emerging dialogue between English School and constructivist approaches in order to explore how they help to understand the post‐September 11 world, arguing, in particular, that, taken together, both English School and constructivist scholarship can add much to the understanding of contemporary international society. The chapter undertakes two tasks, first, it revisits an argument made elsewhere by the author: that although constructivism and the English School share much in common, and there is considerable scope for productive engagement, scholars on both sides are currently mired in an unproductive dialogue of stereotypes. In this dialogue, constructivists draw little more from the English School than the well‐rehearsed proposition that states can form international societies not just systems, and English School scholars focus too heavily on the statist, positivistic form of constructivism associated with the writings of Alexander Wendt – although it is likely to be far more fruitful to see both perspectives as bounded realms of debate, each characterized by significant internal debates over ontology, methods, and ethics. The chapter's second task is to suggest how an enriched dialogue between constructivism and the English School could be productively deployed to grapple with some of the central research questions of the post‐September 11 world: namely, the relationship between power and institutions, international society and world society, and order and justice.Less
The final two chapters in Part One investigate the evolving research agenda of the English School of International Relations and its contribution to contemporary international relations. In this chapter, the author investigates the emerging dialogue between English School and constructivist approaches in order to explore how they help to understand the post‐September 11 world, arguing, in particular, that, taken together, both English School and constructivist scholarship can add much to the understanding of contemporary international society. The chapter undertakes two tasks, first, it revisits an argument made elsewhere by the author: that although constructivism and the English School share much in common, and there is considerable scope for productive engagement, scholars on both sides are currently mired in an unproductive dialogue of stereotypes. In this dialogue, constructivists draw little more from the English School than the well‐rehearsed proposition that states can form international societies not just systems, and English School scholars focus too heavily on the statist, positivistic form of constructivism associated with the writings of Alexander Wendt – although it is likely to be far more fruitful to see both perspectives as bounded realms of debate, each characterized by significant internal debates over ontology, methods, and ethics. The chapter's second task is to suggest how an enriched dialogue between constructivism and the English School could be productively deployed to grapple with some of the central research questions of the post‐September 11 world: namely, the relationship between power and institutions, international society and world society, and order and justice.
Geetha B. Nambissan and S. Srinivasa Rao
- Published in print:
- 2012
- Published Online:
- January 2013
- ISBN:
- 9780198082866
- eISBN:
- 9780199082254
- Item type:
- chapter
- Publisher:
- Oxford University Press
- DOI:
- 10.1093/acprof:oso/9780198082866.003.0006
- Subject:
- Sociology, Education
This chapter explores the sociological aspects of educational inequality in India. There is little coherent understanding of changing patterns of educational inequality, and few clear-cut pointers to ...
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This chapter explores the sociological aspects of educational inequality in India. There is little coherent understanding of changing patterns of educational inequality, and few clear-cut pointers to explanations for continued non-participation in, and non-completion of schooling on the part of a significant number of children. The author believes that this state of affairs arises out of the theoretical inadequacies and political conservatism that characterizes much of the study of educational inequality. The author also critiques the new research agenda by analysing the issue of unequal educational access and attainment in elementary education, with a focus on those subordinated by caste, class, and gender, and identifies crucial areas that are missing in our understanding of the influence of social processes in student participation in education and in shaping the educational system. The author points to the need for a critical systemic exploration of the education system as a subsystem of society in which school structure, organization, and processes are to be placed in wider political economy and stratified social structure based on wealth and social status. The author concludes by stressing the need to open up the issue of educational inequality to wider debates operating at the level of economy, polity, and society, and to adopt wider perspectives in sociological studies of the education system.Less
This chapter explores the sociological aspects of educational inequality in India. There is little coherent understanding of changing patterns of educational inequality, and few clear-cut pointers to explanations for continued non-participation in, and non-completion of schooling on the part of a significant number of children. The author believes that this state of affairs arises out of the theoretical inadequacies and political conservatism that characterizes much of the study of educational inequality. The author also critiques the new research agenda by analysing the issue of unequal educational access and attainment in elementary education, with a focus on those subordinated by caste, class, and gender, and identifies crucial areas that are missing in our understanding of the influence of social processes in student participation in education and in shaping the educational system. The author points to the need for a critical systemic exploration of the education system as a subsystem of society in which school structure, organization, and processes are to be placed in wider political economy and stratified social structure based on wealth and social status. The author concludes by stressing the need to open up the issue of educational inequality to wider debates operating at the level of economy, polity, and society, and to adopt wider perspectives in sociological studies of the education system.
John L. Campbell and Ove K. Pedersen
- Published in print:
- 2014
- Published Online:
- October 2017
- ISBN:
- 9780691150314
- eISBN:
- 9781400850365
- Item type:
- chapter
- Publisher:
- Princeton University Press
- DOI:
- 10.23943/princeton/9780691150314.003.0010
- Subject:
- Political Science, Comparative Politics
This postscript offers some suggestions for a research agenda for the future, including questions and propositions for scholars to consider regarding globalization and neoliberal diffusion, ...
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This postscript offers some suggestions for a research agenda for the future, including questions and propositions for scholars to consider regarding globalization and neoliberal diffusion, comparative political economy, and convergence theory. It asks whether the same conclusions can be obtained if different countries and different policy areas were examined. This curiosity about other countries might translate into efforts to change knowledge regimes, such as by doing more cross-national policy analysis. The chapter also asks whether knowledge regimes are a source of legitimation or a source of inspiration. Ultimately, more effort is required to determine whether the overall structure and practices of a knowledge regime influences the type of ideas it tends to produce.Less
This postscript offers some suggestions for a research agenda for the future, including questions and propositions for scholars to consider regarding globalization and neoliberal diffusion, comparative political economy, and convergence theory. It asks whether the same conclusions can be obtained if different countries and different policy areas were examined. This curiosity about other countries might translate into efforts to change knowledge regimes, such as by doing more cross-national policy analysis. The chapter also asks whether knowledge regimes are a source of legitimation or a source of inspiration. Ultimately, more effort is required to determine whether the overall structure and practices of a knowledge regime influences the type of ideas it tends to produce.
Nadia M. Lahutsky
- Published in print:
- 2011
- Published Online:
- January 2012
- ISBN:
- 9780199732869
- eISBN:
- 9780199918522
- Item type:
- chapter
- Publisher:
- Oxford University Press
- DOI:
- 10.1093/acprof:oso/9780199732869.003.0010
- Subject:
- Religion, Religious Studies
This chapter identifies theoretical questions relevant to developing a research agenda for Undergraduate Research in Religious Studies. It gives attention to how Undergraduate Research is situated in ...
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This chapter identifies theoretical questions relevant to developing a research agenda for Undergraduate Research in Religious Studies. It gives attention to how Undergraduate Research is situated in the context of the student's academic work by addressing the relation of Undergraduate Research to previous and future course work, the construction of learning goals, the development of a research agenda and product, and process and product assessment for faculty and student.Less
This chapter identifies theoretical questions relevant to developing a research agenda for Undergraduate Research in Religious Studies. It gives attention to how Undergraduate Research is situated in the context of the student's academic work by addressing the relation of Undergraduate Research to previous and future course work, the construction of learning goals, the development of a research agenda and product, and process and product assessment for faculty and student.
Nicholas Stern
- Published in print:
- 2003
- Published Online:
- January 2012
- ISBN:
- 9780197263037
- eISBN:
- 9780191734007
- Item type:
- chapter
- Publisher:
- British Academy
- DOI:
- 10.5871/bacad/9780197263037.003.0011
- Subject:
- History, Cultural History
This lecture discusses some key lessons of development experience and the strategy they lead to. It shows how one can and should do further research on both the processes of development behind the ...
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This lecture discusses some key lessons of development experience and the strategy they lead to. It shows how one can and should do further research on both the processes of development behind the strategy, and on the type of public economics that should inform public action. Aside from presenting a strategy for development, the lecture argues that this strategy provides both a basis for action and an agenda for research. The strategy is based on a review of fifty years of development, which in turn pinpoints some key strategic lessons such as the multiple dimensions of development and the complementarity of states and markets.Less
This lecture discusses some key lessons of development experience and the strategy they lead to. It shows how one can and should do further research on both the processes of development behind the strategy, and on the type of public economics that should inform public action. Aside from presenting a strategy for development, the lecture argues that this strategy provides both a basis for action and an agenda for research. The strategy is based on a review of fifty years of development, which in turn pinpoints some key strategic lessons such as the multiple dimensions of development and the complementarity of states and markets.
Jeffrey L Dunoff
- Published in print:
- 2009
- Published Online:
- September 2009
- ISBN:
- 9780195383614
- eISBN:
- 9780199855445
- Item type:
- chapter
- Publisher:
- Oxford University Press
- DOI:
- 10.1093/acprof:oso/9780195383614.003.0003
- Subject:
- Law, Public International Law
Robert Hudec's Developing Countries in the GATT System makes at least two important contributions to the trade literature. First, it provides an authoritative history of the debate over preferential ...
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Robert Hudec's Developing Countries in the GATT System makes at least two important contributions to the trade literature. First, it provides an authoritative history of the debate over preferential treatment for developing states. Second, it offers an influential analysis of the effects of preferences. Hudec rejects the conventional wisdom that preferential treatment disserves developing states because a policy of reciprocity would produce greater concessions from developed states. He argues that, given the economic disparities between developed and developing states, reciprocity by developing states is unlikely to produce greater access to developed state markets. This chapter explores what we know about preferences and how we know it. It also explores whether juxtaposing alternative methodological approaches can suggest a progressive research agenda designed to enhance our understandings of how preferences work and, in particular, their effects on developing states.Less
Robert Hudec's Developing Countries in the GATT System makes at least two important contributions to the trade literature. First, it provides an authoritative history of the debate over preferential treatment for developing states. Second, it offers an influential analysis of the effects of preferences. Hudec rejects the conventional wisdom that preferential treatment disserves developing states because a policy of reciprocity would produce greater concessions from developed states. He argues that, given the economic disparities between developed and developing states, reciprocity by developing states is unlikely to produce greater access to developed state markets. This chapter explores what we know about preferences and how we know it. It also explores whether juxtaposing alternative methodological approaches can suggest a progressive research agenda designed to enhance our understandings of how preferences work and, in particular, their effects on developing states.
Thorsten Benner, Stephan Mergenthaler, and Philipp Rotmann
- Published in print:
- 2011
- Published Online:
- September 2011
- ISBN:
- 9780199594887
- eISBN:
- 9780191729065
- Item type:
- chapter
- Publisher:
- Oxford University Press
- DOI:
- 10.1093/acprof:oso/9780199594887.003.0008
- Subject:
- Political Science, International Relations and Politics
The chapter summarizes the core findings and presents key elements of an agenda for research and practice. It argues for a sustained interest in the UN's learning infrastructure as well as further ...
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The chapter summarizes the core findings and presents key elements of an agenda for research and practice. It argues for a sustained interest in the UN's learning infrastructure as well as further comparative research on learning in international organizations.Less
The chapter summarizes the core findings and presents key elements of an agenda for research and practice. It argues for a sustained interest in the UN's learning infrastructure as well as further comparative research on learning in international organizations.
Marie-Claire Cordonier Segger and Ashfaq Khalfan
- Published in print:
- 2004
- Published Online:
- March 2012
- ISBN:
- 9780199276707
- eISBN:
- 9780191699900
- Item type:
- chapter
- Publisher:
- Oxford University Press
- DOI:
- 10.1093/acprof:oso/9780199276707.003.0016
- Subject:
- Law, Environmental and Energy Law
International sustainable development law is characterized by creative, dynamic instruments and institutions with fresh potential for legal solutions that integrate environmental, economic, and ...
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International sustainable development law is characterized by creative, dynamic instruments and institutions with fresh potential for legal solutions that integrate environmental, economic, and social dimensions of legal problems. In particular, sustainable development law often employs the most recent scientific methods, drawing upon indigenous and traditional knowledge, uses new measures for technology transfer, and provides for corporate responsibility and public-private partnerships. Sustainable development law seeks more integrated, effective, and efficient approaches to environment, social, and economic regulation. These procedural aspects of sustainable development law regimes are engaged by each of the research agendas discussed above. Understanding the effect of these “cross-cutting issues” on sustainable development law regimes helps to explain the integrative potential of sustainable development law principles, for these themes serve as vehicles for weaving together environmental, economic, and social priorities.Less
International sustainable development law is characterized by creative, dynamic instruments and institutions with fresh potential for legal solutions that integrate environmental, economic, and social dimensions of legal problems. In particular, sustainable development law often employs the most recent scientific methods, drawing upon indigenous and traditional knowledge, uses new measures for technology transfer, and provides for corporate responsibility and public-private partnerships. Sustainable development law seeks more integrated, effective, and efficient approaches to environment, social, and economic regulation. These procedural aspects of sustainable development law regimes are engaged by each of the research agendas discussed above. Understanding the effect of these “cross-cutting issues” on sustainable development law regimes helps to explain the integrative potential of sustainable development law principles, for these themes serve as vehicles for weaving together environmental, economic, and social priorities.
Paul Wouters
- Published in print:
- 2010
- Published Online:
- August 2013
- ISBN:
- 9780262014397
- eISBN:
- 9780262272087
- Item type:
- chapter
- Publisher:
- The MIT Press
- DOI:
- 10.7551/mitpress/9780262014397.003.0031
- Subject:
- Society and Culture, Media Studies
A complex institutional and intellectual arrangement shapes the agenda of publicly funded scholarly and scientific research. Given the potential of e-Research to alter the landscape dramatically of ...
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A complex institutional and intellectual arrangement shapes the agenda of publicly funded scholarly and scientific research. Given the potential of e-Research to alter the landscape dramatically of academic work, its role in the setting of research agendas should also be explored. This chapter considers how e-Research affects researchers' questions and discusses funding and resources for e-Research as well as the new skills required of new generations of researchers. It also looks at new forms of social accountability for researchers.Less
A complex institutional and intellectual arrangement shapes the agenda of publicly funded scholarly and scientific research. Given the potential of e-Research to alter the landscape dramatically of academic work, its role in the setting of research agendas should also be explored. This chapter considers how e-Research affects researchers' questions and discusses funding and resources for e-Research as well as the new skills required of new generations of researchers. It also looks at new forms of social accountability for researchers.
Kate Crowley, Jenny Stewart, Adrian Kay, and Brian Head
- Published in print:
- 2020
- Published Online:
- September 2020
- ISBN:
- 9781447333111
- eISBN:
- 9781447333159
- Item type:
- book
- Publisher:
- Policy Press
- DOI:
- 10.1332/policypress/9781447333111.001.0001
- Subject:
- Political Science, Public Policy
For all nation-states, the context in which public policies must be developed and applied continues to become more complex and demanding. Yet policy studies has not fully responded to the challenges ...
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For all nation-states, the context in which public policies must be developed and applied continues to become more complex and demanding. Yet policy studies has not fully responded to the challenges and opportunities represented by these developments. While governance has drawn attention to a globalising and network-based policy world, politics and the role of the state have been de-emphasised. The book addresses this imbalance through a process of reconsideration – re-visiting traditional policy-analytic concepts and re-developing and extending new ones. The objects of reconsideration are of two types: firstly, themes relating to ‘deep’ policy: policy systems; institutions, the state and borders; and secondly, policy-in-action: information, advice, implementation and policy change. Through these eight perspectives, each developed as a chapter of this book, the authors have produced a melded approach to policy, which they call systemic institutionalism. They define this approach as one that provides a broad analytic perspective that links policy with governance (implemented action) on the one hand, and the state (structured authority) on the other. By identifying research agendas based on these insights, the book suggests how real world issues might be substantively addressed, in particular more complex and challenging issues, through examples that bring out the ‘policy’ (the history and potential for collective public action) in the system.Less
For all nation-states, the context in which public policies must be developed and applied continues to become more complex and demanding. Yet policy studies has not fully responded to the challenges and opportunities represented by these developments. While governance has drawn attention to a globalising and network-based policy world, politics and the role of the state have been de-emphasised. The book addresses this imbalance through a process of reconsideration – re-visiting traditional policy-analytic concepts and re-developing and extending new ones. The objects of reconsideration are of two types: firstly, themes relating to ‘deep’ policy: policy systems; institutions, the state and borders; and secondly, policy-in-action: information, advice, implementation and policy change. Through these eight perspectives, each developed as a chapter of this book, the authors have produced a melded approach to policy, which they call systemic institutionalism. They define this approach as one that provides a broad analytic perspective that links policy with governance (implemented action) on the one hand, and the state (structured authority) on the other. By identifying research agendas based on these insights, the book suggests how real world issues might be substantively addressed, in particular more complex and challenging issues, through examples that bring out the ‘policy’ (the history and potential for collective public action) in the system.
Lawrence Aber, Linda Biersteker, Andrew Dawes, and Laura Rawlings
- Published in print:
- 2013
- Published Online:
- January 2013
- ISBN:
- 9780199922994
- eISBN:
- 9780199980420
- Item type:
- chapter
- Publisher:
- Oxford University Press
- DOI:
- 10.1093/acprof:oso/9780199922994.003.0013
- Subject:
- Psychology, Developmental Psychology
In most countries, the social protection and welfare system is directly responsible for addressing issues of destitution, poverty, and risk management. Currently, an undesirable gap exists between ...
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In most countries, the social protection and welfare system is directly responsible for addressing issues of destitution, poverty, and risk management. Currently, an undesirable gap exists between traditional policies in social protection and the need to make specific provision for early childhood. This chapter helps close this gap, hoping to enhance the interest and ability of social protection systems to effectively address serious constraints on early childhood development (ECD) caused by long-term poverty, income instability, and adverse shocks. Specifically, the chapter describes the recent history and multiple functions of social protection and explains their importance to ECD; identifies critical challenges to and promising practices in closing the gap between social protection and ECD; and analyzes and discusses key issues requiring new research initiatives (research agenda) and/or immediate cross-system collaboration (policy agenda) to advance the capacity of social protection systems to protect and promote ECD.Less
In most countries, the social protection and welfare system is directly responsible for addressing issues of destitution, poverty, and risk management. Currently, an undesirable gap exists between traditional policies in social protection and the need to make specific provision for early childhood. This chapter helps close this gap, hoping to enhance the interest and ability of social protection systems to effectively address serious constraints on early childhood development (ECD) caused by long-term poverty, income instability, and adverse shocks. Specifically, the chapter describes the recent history and multiple functions of social protection and explains their importance to ECD; identifies critical challenges to and promising practices in closing the gap between social protection and ECD; and analyzes and discusses key issues requiring new research initiatives (research agenda) and/or immediate cross-system collaboration (policy agenda) to advance the capacity of social protection systems to protect and promote ECD.
Rebecca Pope-Ruark
- Published in print:
- 2017
- Published Online:
- May 2018
- ISBN:
- 9780226463018
- eISBN:
- 9780226463292
- Item type:
- chapter
- Publisher:
- University of Chicago Press
- DOI:
- 10.7208/chicago/9780226463292.003.0003
- Subject:
- Education, Higher and Further Education
This chapter details how to adapt the Scrum framework to manage a faculty research agenda and individual projects such as writing publications. First the chapter discusses the difference in ...
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This chapter details how to adapt the Scrum framework to manage a faculty research agenda and individual projects such as writing publications. First the chapter discusses the difference in organization and mindset between a typical to do list and a Scrum backlog. While a to do list might list projects a faculty member is working on and possible future projects, that list is not easily actionable and can cause stress. A backlog, on the other hand, uses a hierarchy of tasks, which software developers call epics, stories, and tasks. For faculty, an epic would be one project, the items that might be listed on a research agenda project list. Then each epic can be broken down into stories, statements that articulate the purpose, object, and goals of the project. Finally each story can be broken down into smaller, actionable tasks that can be completed to make progress toward completing a story or epic. The chapter then provides step-by-step instructions to set up a research agenda backlog and a sprint backlog of stories that can be completed in a designated period of time. The chapter also offers advice for keeping the research agenda backlog flexible as research challenges and opportunities arise.Less
This chapter details how to adapt the Scrum framework to manage a faculty research agenda and individual projects such as writing publications. First the chapter discusses the difference in organization and mindset between a typical to do list and a Scrum backlog. While a to do list might list projects a faculty member is working on and possible future projects, that list is not easily actionable and can cause stress. A backlog, on the other hand, uses a hierarchy of tasks, which software developers call epics, stories, and tasks. For faculty, an epic would be one project, the items that might be listed on a research agenda project list. Then each epic can be broken down into stories, statements that articulate the purpose, object, and goals of the project. Finally each story can be broken down into smaller, actionable tasks that can be completed to make progress toward completing a story or epic. The chapter then provides step-by-step instructions to set up a research agenda backlog and a sprint backlog of stories that can be completed in a designated period of time. The chapter also offers advice for keeping the research agenda backlog flexible as research challenges and opportunities arise.
Sarah A. Mason
- Published in print:
- 2013
- Published Online:
- January 2014
- ISBN:
- 9781447306207
- eISBN:
- 9781447310990
- Item type:
- chapter
- Publisher:
- Policy Press
- DOI:
- 10.1332/policypress/9781447306207.003.0011
- Subject:
- Sociology, Education
This chapter explores the current environment for education research in the United States and the ways in which recent changes in the national policy framework, resources, infrastructure and roles ...
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This chapter explores the current environment for education research in the United States and the ways in which recent changes in the national policy framework, resources, infrastructure and roles have introduction new options and challenges for university-based education researchers in developing, disseminating and transferring research knowledge. It begins by describing the federal government's recent role in defining the education research environment and framing the research agenda. It then explores new trends shaping university-based education research going forward and concludes by discussing the implications of these trends for how university-based education research is conducted and consumed.Less
This chapter explores the current environment for education research in the United States and the ways in which recent changes in the national policy framework, resources, infrastructure and roles have introduction new options and challenges for university-based education researchers in developing, disseminating and transferring research knowledge. It begins by describing the federal government's recent role in defining the education research environment and framing the research agenda. It then explores new trends shaping university-based education research going forward and concludes by discussing the implications of these trends for how university-based education research is conducted and consumed.
David Randall, Tobias Dyrks, Bernhard Nett, Volkmar Pipek, Leonardo Ramirez, Gunnar Stevens, Ina Wagner, and Volker Wulf
- Published in print:
- 2018
- Published Online:
- April 2018
- ISBN:
- 9780198733249
- eISBN:
- 9780191797736
- Item type:
- chapter
- Publisher:
- Oxford University Press
- DOI:
- 10.1093/oso/9780198733249.003.0017
- Subject:
- Mathematics, Computational Mathematics / Optimization
The aim of this chapter is to outline a research agenda. Here, this agenda has been termed “meta-research into practice-based computing”; the chapter uses the authors’ own work to exemplify elements ...
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The aim of this chapter is to outline a research agenda. Here, this agenda has been termed “meta-research into practice-based computing”; the chapter uses the authors’ own work to exemplify elements of it. Such an agenda requires coherent framing and needs to be conducted in sufficient breadth and depth and so is still evolving. The chapter first presents some of the driving forces behind “post-normal” interdisciplinary science carried out in research consortia, as well as a methodological approach to performing ethnographies on research projects. It then describes two examples of meta-research performed by the Siegen group. Finally, the concluding part highlights the main insights from these projects, outlining a more detailed research agenda.Less
The aim of this chapter is to outline a research agenda. Here, this agenda has been termed “meta-research into practice-based computing”; the chapter uses the authors’ own work to exemplify elements of it. Such an agenda requires coherent framing and needs to be conducted in sufficient breadth and depth and so is still evolving. The chapter first presents some of the driving forces behind “post-normal” interdisciplinary science carried out in research consortia, as well as a methodological approach to performing ethnographies on research projects. It then describes two examples of meta-research performed by the Siegen group. Finally, the concluding part highlights the main insights from these projects, outlining a more detailed research agenda.
