28 June 2015 to 3 July 2015
Africa/Johannesburg timezone
SAIP2015 Proceeding published on 17 July 2016

Global competitiveness as a barometer of scientific endeavor

1 Jul 2015, 16:10
1h 50m
Board: E.022
Poster Presentation Track E - Physics Education Poster2

Speaker

Dr Sam Ramaila (University of Johannesburg)

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The competitiveness of a country can be quantified as a measure of the quality of its scientific outputs. Concerted efforts have been made globally by many scientists in a bid to elevate both quality and quantity of scientific outputs in the face of pervasive resource constraints. This article aims to provide a comparative analysis of scientific outputs in terms research publications and its interrelatedness to the number of Nobel laureates it produces. In keeping with these developments, a concomitant reflection of the key factors associated achievement level of scientific progress and technological development in selected counties has been the core thrust of this paper. These factors have been considered as critical parameters that underpin scientific progress and technological development.

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Primary author

Dr Sam Ramaila (University of Johannesburg)

Co-authors

Dr Leelakrishna Reddy (University of Johannesburg) Dr Padmanabhan Nair (University of Johannesburg)

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