Abstract In this concise study, we delve into the Global Innovation Index and its role as a tool for policy-makers. We highlight the pivotal role of R&D funding in driving innovation, using empirical data from Uzbekistan as a case study. The global index is also briefly outlined, with the aid of compelling illustrative figures to support the data presentation. ... In this concise study, we delve into the Global Innovation Index and its role as a tool for policy-makers. We highlight the pivotal role of R&D funding in driving innovation, using empirical data from Uzbekistan as a case study. The global index is also briefly outlined, with the aid of compelling illustrative figures to support the data presentation. Read More Read Less

Abstract In this paper, we describe the seven strategic priorities and discuss how the bibliometric indicators evolve to measure them. Using the data, we study the Russian Federation’s scientific and technological development strategy. The experimental data is presented in clusters of different subjects. ... In this paper, we describe the seven strategic priorities and discuss how the bibliometric indicators evolve to measure them. Using the data, we study the Russian Federation’s scientific and technological development strategy. The experimental data is presented in clusters of different subjects. Read More Read Less

Abstract The present study examines the publication trends in predatory journals listed in Beall’s list of ‘predatory journals website (https://beallslist.net). 1310 journals were downloaded from Beall’s list of predatory journal websites and saved in a separate Excel file. The extracted data has been analyzed based on different parameters such as the name of the journals, year of establishment, publisher name, country,... The present study examines the publication trends in predatory journals listed in Beall’s list of ‘predatory journals website (https://beallslist.net). 1310 journals were downloaded from Beall’s list of predatory journal websites and saved in a separate Excel file. The extracted data has been analyzed based on different parameters such as the name of the journals, year of establishment, publisher name, country, subject, processing fees and editorial board. It is found that most of the predatory journals are published in Asia (30.38%). Surprisingly, most predatory journals are published in Medical Science (10.83%) and Engineering (11.37%). It is also noticed that most of the websites of predatory journals' website URLs are dead links (31.52%). Further, it is found that most of the predatory journals have not mentioned the publisher’s name on the website. Read More Read Less