Information technologies as a basis for the modernization of Russian intellectual resources
This article is an attempt to validate the development of information technologies (IT) as a source for forming the core innovative trend, i. e., creative power, and upgrading national intellectual resources. A particular attention is paid to the possibilities of adopting IT in the national education system, distance learning, and accumulation of data resources. A number of measures is offered to make IT development more socially oriented and integrate national sciences, education, and industry with international innovation institutions as fast as possible. A conclusion is made that essential innovative principles must be urgently adopted to ensure further development of the Russian economy, improve its competitiveness, and upgrade intellectual power.
Labour Market as Determinant of Functioning of Local Production Systems - The Case of Lodzkie Region and Novosibirsk Oblast
The development of local production systems depends on many interlinked factors – localisation, available infrastructure, the abundance of natural resources, stock of human capital, etc. Undoubtedly, human resources play a crucial role in the creation and development of LPS, especially in cases, where competitive advantage of a LPS is knowledge-intensive based. The paper presents the changes on the labour market in two regions: Lodzkie Region and Novosibirsk Oblast in order to discuss the way, in which human capital and labour market situation may determine the development of local production systems in these regions. Research results show, that it is fundamental both to invest in human capital and to develop educational and research potential in accordance with labour market needs in order to reduce detrimental impact of society ageing in these regions.
Bibliometric indicators of Russian Science and of the Russian Academy of Sciences (1997–2007)
The authors of the article below regularly inform our readers about the dynamics of bibliometric indicators of Russian researchers’ scientific productivity, compared to that of their foreign colleagues. Statistical data are presented, the unbiasedness of different foreign databases is considered, and reasons why the contribution of Russian science to world science is understated are explained; the conclusion is made that it is necessary to develop our own database of scientific publications and their citation.