MOTIVATION FACTORS AND MECHANISMS FOR IMPROVING COMMERCIALIZATION OF SCIENTIFIC AND TECHNICAL PRODUCTS BY RESEARCHERS
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https://doi.org/10.5281/zenodo.20600570Keywords:
researcher motivation, technology commercialization, university innovation, intellectual property policy, academic entrepreneurship, Uzbekistan higher education, innovation ecosystem, technology transferAbstract
This study examines the motivation factors and mechanisms influencing researchers’ engagement in the commercialization of scientific and technical products in higher education institutions of Uzbekistan. Based on a survey of 245 academic staff from eight universities, the study identifies four key motivational dimensions through principal component analysis: research resources, academic recognition, financial incentives, and professional development. The most significant barrier is excessive workload and lack of time. A four-component motivation mechanism model is proposed, integrating institutional support, financial incentives, academic recognition, and professional development. The findings highlight that in the Uzbek context, access to research resources plays a more critical role than purely financial incentives, distinguishing it from many developed countries.
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