International Laboratories: an Attempt to Save Russian Science (Based on the Interviews with Insiders)

Svetlana A. Dushina and Nadezhda A. Ashcheulova ()
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Nadezhda A. Ashcheulova: Institut Istorii Yestestvoznaniya I Tekhniki Im. S. I. Vavilova RAN

Science Governance and Scientometrics Journal, 2014, vol. 9, issue 2, 119-138

Abstract: The paper presents the quantative sociological research based on the interviewing method. It analyses the activities and performance of laboratories under the supervision of leading scientists. Using actor-network approach, paper shows the specificity of the socio-cognitive organization of international laboratories as open structures, implementing new research ideology. This article also focuses upon three aspects of the processes of young scientists training: recruiting, epistemic practices and mobility. The results displays «weak ties» in the life of laboratory, which complete separation can lead to the extinction of laboratory or resources redistribution.

Keywords: Laboratory; research network; leading scientist; mega-grant; advanced researches; the elite; young scientists; mobility; career; research and education centers (search for similar items in EconPapers)
Date: 2014
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