Research Blog | Centre for Studies in Science Policy: June 2024

Sunday, June 30, 2024

Webinar on Making India a Top 3 S&T Nation: Building a Virtuous Institute Industry Ecosystem Cycle | 1 July, 5:30 PM IST

Making India a Top 3 S&T Nation: Building a Virtuous Institute Industry Ecosystem Cycle

Date & Time: July 1, 2024 05:30 PM IST
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Description: India is making remarkable strides in science, technology, and innovation, positioning itself as a formidable player on the global stage. This panel will explore the strategies and programs necessary to propel India's innovation ecosystem into the global top three, a crucial step for ensuring our nation's competitiveness in the 21st century. Key discussion points will include strategic collaborations to build a virtuous Institute Industry ecosystem cycle that fosters innovation and supports research and development. By bringing together leaders from institutions and industry sectors, this panel aims to chart a clear path forward for India to become a global leader in science and technology.

Panelists:
- Prof. V Ramgopal Rao, Vice Chancellor, BITS Pilani
- Dr. Vijay Chandru, Co-Founder, Strand Life Sciences
- Dr. Thomas Barlow, Strategic Advisor, Barlow Advisory
- Subhra Priyadarshini, Chief Editor, Nature India
- Varun Aggarwal, Co-Founder, FAST India (Moderator)

Join us as we delve into the collaborative efforts and strategic initiatives required to achieve this ambitious goal.

Sunday, June 23, 2024

New Book "The Indian Science Community: Historical and Sociological Studies" by VV Krishna

The Indian Science Community: Historical and Sociological Studies

By Venni V. Krishna, Routledge India, 2024, ISBN 9781032604442.

Description: This book focuses on the historical and sociological dimensions of scientists working in laboratories in India, offering insights into the historical, sociological, and policy factors that shape scientific pursuits. It illuminates the challenges, accomplishments, and the evolving role of science in societal development. The author initiates a broader discourse on the interplay between scientific advancements, societal contexts, and policy frameworks. The book fosters a deeper understanding of science's role in shaping India's social fabric and contributing to the global scientific dialogue. It also explores issues such as brain drain, science activism, and the conflict between university- and government-run models of science. Lucid and topical, the book will be of considerable interest to both social and natural scientists, as well as the general academic community, including research students in science, technology, history, social history of science, science and technology studies, and innovation policies.

Table of Contents

Chapter 1: Introduction: Science and Society in Historical and Social Contexts
Chapter 2: The Emergence of Indian Science Community: 1876-1940s
Chapter 3: The Early History of CSIR 1934-1947: Shanti Swarup Bhatnagar and Organization of Science
Chapter 4: Post-War Organization of Science: Role of National Planning Committee and A.V. Hill Report, 1938-47
Chapter 5: Science and Technology Policy Cultures: Four Phases of S&T for Development
Chapter 6: Gandhi and Subaltern Science: Rise of Appropriate Technology and Inclusive Innovation in Contemporary India
Chapter 7: Science Activism in India: Peoples and Alternative Science Movements
Chapter 8: Mediating Role of Scientific Elite: Science, Politics and Society
Chapter 9: Social Organization of Science: Contours of Indian Research Landscape
Chapter 10: Universities in India's Science and Innovation System
Chapter 11: Changing Social Contract between Science and Society: Contemporary Challenges

Thursday, June 20, 2024

Call for application in the upcoming CODATA-RDA School for Research Data Science at ICTP, Trieste (Italy)

Call for application in the upcoming CODATA-RDA School for Research Data Science at ICTP, Trieste (Italy)

Registration deadline: 24 June 2024

This activity focuses on building a range of data-related skills that are vital for addressing trans-disciplinary challenges in contemporary research work.

The Summer School builds competence in data analysis and security for participants from all disciplines and/ or backgrounds from sciences to humanities. Topics to be covered include principles and practice of research data management, authorship in the 21st century, data curation, data security, Open Science, visualization, machine learning and artificial neural networks.

The activity includes practical hands-on sessions on techniques and applications for large-scale data handling, analysis, visualization and modeling on a variety of compute infrastructure including high performance computer platforms/systems.

Important information:
E-mail: smr3962@ictp.it
Web: https://lnkd.in/dXv7mP9W
Female scientists are encouraged to apply.
Summer school dates are from 12 Aug 2024 to 23 Aug 2024

Grants:
A limited number of grants are available to support the attendance of selected participants, with priority given to participants from developing countries.

There is no registration fee.

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Thanks,

Asha

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WorldFAIR Completion: reflections, expression of thanks, key outputs, and next steps

The Cross-Domain Interoperability Framework (CDIF)

WorldFAIR Policy Recommendations

May 2023 publications in the CODATA Data Science Journal

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Saturday, June 15, 2024

CfPs: Globelics-IndiaLICS Conference on Innovation Systems in Transforming India: Context, Concerns and Strategy | 20-21 September, Bhubaneswar

Globelics-IndiaLICS International Conference on Innovation Systems in Transforming India: Context, Concerns and Strategy

September 20-21, 2024 (Friday-Saturday)

Hosts: KIIT Bhubaneswar & Bhubaneswar City Knowledge Innovation Cluster, Odisha, India

Venue: Kalinga Institute of Industrial Technology (KIIT), Bhubaneswar, Odisha, India

https://indialicsconference.com

Call for Papers & Research Proposals
Indian growth story is world-wide discussed and is being recognized as a 'bright spot' in the world economy and a key contributor to global growth in coming years. However, there are grand challenges India must overcome to transition from a low middle income country to an advanced economy. Innovation and technological progress have played a significant role in this transition of the various industrial advanced and newly industrialized economies of the world. Increasing realizations over perspectives and role of innovations – including but beyond the technological – in impacting economies and societies at the macro, policies to address broad issues on innovation, aspects of local and sub-national dynamics are yet to receive due attention, especially in the absence of comprehensive statistics on innovation and related dimensions. Further, innovation potential of subsectors, regions, and resources (both physical and knowledge-based) has been poorly articulated as we have limited understanding of interrelationships between diverse stakeholders of science, social-economy and democracy. A common concern is 'over innovative governance' of access and use of resources (particularly, natural) to ensure broad basing of sustainable production, consumption and conservation. It also calls for looking more closely at the various successful initiatives that have led to emergence of new models and actors such as innovation clusters, TBIs, Startups and whether they have been able to bring a more inclusive governance framework.
IndiaLICS is the India chapter of Globelics, an international network of scholars who apply the concept of Learning, Innovation and Competence building System (LICS) as a framework for promoting inclusive and sustainable development in developing countries, emerging economies, and societies in transition. IndiaLICS engages in and pro-actively promotes domestic and global exchange of scholarship in innovation systems and the translation of innovation to development outcomes. It organizes seminars/conferences and undertakes capacity building activities as well as research with academics, policy makers, entrepreneurs and workers. For details, please visit: https://indialicsconference.com/
The Conference aims to be multidisciplinary in its approach by including scholars, practitioners, policy makers and development/civil society organizations. It would also showcase startups across various sectors and regions including from the rural economy. Although the focus is on India, lessons from other developing and developed countries shall be discussed in a comparative perspective. Papers shall be invited for presentation at the Conference and peer reviewed before acceptance. The Conference also invites papers on case studies of innovation clusters, technology business incubators, startups, etc. The Conference intends to bring out edited books through reputed publishers and special journal issues from selected papers presented.
Pertinent/Suggestive Themes by Broad Intersectional Categories:

National Level:

Innovation system in comparative perspective
Innovation, trade and development
Comprehensive database and indicators of innovation
Industry 4.0 technologies and Indian Innovation system
IPRs, standards & regulations
Foresights and futures for technology
Skills, knowledge and learning – gaps and solutions
Innovation activity and firm size in the context of changing technology regimes and market structures
Innovation and entrepreneurship in universities

Regional/Sub-national Level:

Global production networks and governance of value chains
Enterprise-academia-state-society interlinkages
State and STI
Regional Innovation system of India - assessment and challenges
Regional Innovation clusters

Sectoral/Sub-sectoral Level:

Skills, knowledge gaps in traditional and modern sectors
Innovations in agriculture, forestry, livestock and fisheries
Informal sector and innovation (both rural and urban contexts)
Innovation in services and business model innovation
Innovations in social sectors (education, health and water)

Overarching Concerns:

Science, technology and innovation links
Climate change and protecting the environment.
Gender and innovation
Inclusive and responsible innovation
Grassroot innovation
Frugal innovation and public policy
Creating and scaling deep tech startups

These are indicative themes only. Papers beyond these themes shall also be considered. Around 50-60 research papers are expected to be shortlisted for the Conference presentation. Certificates of participation shall be presented. The host institution shall take care of travel, boarding and conference organization as per the availability of financial support. The participants are encouraged to search for financial support from their own institutional or other funding agencies.

Important Dates:

Submission of extended abstracts or research proposals by July 20, 2024.
Information on acceptance/rejection of abstracts/proposals by July 30, 2024.
Submission of full papers by August 30, 2024.
Conference dates: September 20-21, 2024.

Format for Extended Abstract/Research Proposal:
The abstract/proposal (around 1000 words) must be new (neither published nor being submitted/considered for publication elsewhere) and should preferably be organised around the following subsections: (a) Central concerns (b) Methodology/Approach (c) Main findings (d) Policy implications (e) Originality/Value (f) Keywords (up to 5). Papers by young scholars are particularly encouraged.

Communications: All submissions and correspondences must be emailed to: indialics.kiit[@]gmail.com. Contact person: Keshab Das (Mobile: 9427527884. Email: keshabdas[@]gmail.com)

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Wednesday, June 12, 2024

JNU-ABVSME Online FDP on "Exploring Data Analytics & Artificial Intelligence" | 17-21 June

JNU-ABVSME organises Online Faculty Development Program on "Exploring Data Analytics & Artificial Intelligence"

17-21 June 2024 | Brochure

Friday, June 7, 2024

Webinar on Working of Patents in India: Opportunities and Challenges | 7 June at 1600 IST

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Meeting ID: 823 5046 0270

Passcode: 2024060

Abstract: This paper focuses on patents that are commercially worked or not based on novel dataset on working of patents from Indian patent office. The information based on Form 27, mandated by section-146 of the India patents act, is collated from the patent office website. In contrast to the USA, Europe, and Japan where more than 50% of patents are used, we find that only 24% of patents are worked in India. We find that electrical patents are most likely to work among different technology domains. The patents granted to academic institutions and government research organizations have indeed very low probability of use. Overall, among the various reasons for non working of patents, we identify the lack of licensing opportunities and low market demand are the most prominent.

Nagesh Kumar, PhD

Director

https://isid.org.in | nkumar@isid.org.in | director@isid.org.in

E-Workshop on Ethics in the Age of Open Science for Medicine | 20th June, 3:00pm IST

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Ethics in the Age of Open Science: Best Practices in Medical Publishing

Thursday, 20th June 2024 | 3:00pm IST | 11:30pm SAST

In the rapidly evolving landscape of academic publishing, maintaining ethical standards and following the best article writing practices is paramount to ensuring the integrity and credibility of scholarly work. This webinar, hosted in partnership with Taylor & Francis and IndiaBioscience, aims to delve into the intricate nuances of ethics and best practices in academic publishing within Medicine.

Don't miss the chance to connect directly with our experts:

Dr. Anant Bhan, Mentor & Principal Investigator – Bhopal Hub at Sangath India, bringing a wealth of expertise with over 18 years of experience and numerous publications to his name. Anant has been a resource person for training in global health, research methodology, research ethics and public health ethics, and serves as guest faculty in various educational institutions in India and abroad.

Dr. Jyoti Bajaj, Desk Assessment Team Lead for Publishing Ethics & Research Integrity at Taylor & Francis, exploring the complex nuances of ethics in academic publishing along with the do's and don'ts in research articles through the utilization of interactive case studies and real-life examples.

Alexandra Carrick, Portfolio Manager, Medicine Journals Editorial Team at Taylor & Francis, will be covering important themes such as choosing the right journal, article submission guidelines, best practices for article writing, and other valuable resources offered by Taylor & Francis Group.

We look forward to having you in the session.