"Competitions and collaborations are the backbone. Without them, an excellent scientific culture will elude us," she noted in a statement on Tuesday.
Christie observed that relevant stakeholders in Indonesia could collaborate to take various measures to stimulate scholarly competition, such as by providing financial and non-financial incentives for researchers.
"Without incentives, researchers cannot conduct competitive and outstanding research. In China, for instance, incentives account for 15-20 percent of research funds," she explained.
Regarding non-financial incentives, the deputy minister stressed the need to simplify administrative processes, ensuring that bureaucracy facilitates rather than hinders researchers' work.
"Researchers are the ones who best understand the topics being studied. For that reason, they should not face burdensome administrative processes, which could distract them from their primary objectives," she affirmed.
She also highlighted the importance of implementing a credible and transparent review system, such as a double-blind review, where neither reviewers nor authors of a research proposal know each other's identity.
Christie reiterated that collaboration among stakeholders is essential for successfully implementing incentives that pave the way for an excellent scientific culture in Indonesia.
"Government institutions can collaborate to develop systems that support financial incentives and review mechanisms through regulations and laws. Meanwhile, universities can contribute by streamlining administrative processes and improving how research is presented," she stated.
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