Methodological approaches to estimating the efficiency and effectiveness of research activities: world practice

Abstract

The article discusses methodological approaches to assessing the effectiveness and efficiency of research activities used in world practice, in particular, such OECD standards as Oslo Manual, Frascati Manual, Using Patent Data as Science and Technology Indikators – Patent Manual, The Measurement of Human Resources Devoted to S&T – Canberra Manual and Guide for the Measurement and Interpretation of Balance of Payments Data, Hong Kong Principles etc. The assessment of the scientific sphere in international comparisons is given according to the following world rankings: The Global Innovation Index (GII, Global Innovation Index), the Global Competitiveness Index (GCІ, The Global Competitiveness Index) and the European Innovation Scoreboard (EIS, European Innovation Scoreboard). To compare world practice, the article presents the indicators used in Ukraine for grouping statistical data on scientific activity, which are covered by the State Statistics Service and the Ministry of Education and Science. The article emphasizes the importance of adopting the Concept of the State Program for the Development of Research Infrastructures in Ukraine until 2026, proposed by the Ministry of Education and Science. The adoption of such a Concept is extremely important, as its implementation will contribute to the effective and balanced development of research infrastructures and will ensure the functioning of the research infrastructure system at the appropriate level. Scientists will be provided with access to a competitive research infrastructure and motivated to engage in high-level scientific and scientific-technical activities. The effectiveness of the Concept implementation measures will be ensured by optimizing logistical, financial and labor costs aimed at improving the quality of Ukrainian research infrastructures.