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Book SynopsisCountries aspiring to participate fully in the global knowledge economy require high-quality education and research that leads to innovation, entrepreneurship and development. In spite of the large number of institutions higher education institutions, the Arab World failed to capitalise in research and development. This book will examine the current position of university research and development in the Arab region, note the main themes, their international impact, and propose new directions. Crucially, it will examine the underlying reasons for the underperformance, including specific government research policies, university-appointment and governance processes to stimulate research, funding assessment and allocation processes, resource limitations, and public attitudes. By substantially upgrading the research component of Arab universities along with the quality of education generally, the Arab world will have the vehicle to transition into peaceful, stable, and members of leading global economies. There are opportunities for inter-university cooperation and the establishment of regional university-linked research institutes with specialist facilities.
Table of ContentsAn Overview of Research and Development in Academia
Ups and Downs of STI Indicators in Arab Countries
Reflections on research
Research in the 21st Century: Towards a new Paradigm
Role of Arab Universities in Technological Development and Innovation in the Arab World
Bolstering Economic Growth in the Arab Region through Commercialization of Research Outcomes
Assessing the social impact of scientific research in/on the Arab World
Research Possibilities in Computational Modeling as a Low Cost Alternative to Traditional Experimental Research
Innovation and Scientific Research at Jordanian Universities: The University of Petra as a Case Study
Research Policy in Morocco and the Impact on National Development
Research and Development from the Perspective of Oman and Sohar University
Research, Development, and Local Impact: A Case Study of the Australian College of Kuwait
Three Decades and beyond of Strategic Planning for Research and Development in Kuwait: Toward Achieving S&T Vision 2035
The Challenges and Opportunities of Interdisciplinary & Transdisciplinary Research: A Case Study from the University of Sharjah
Managing Creativity on a Budget: The Future of Academic Research and Development in Lebanon
Contemporary Challenges Confronting Scientific Research in the Humanities in the Institutions of Higher Education in the Arab World
Academic Research in Support of Post-Conflict Recovery in Syria
