Basic and Applied Research: A Meaningful Distinction?

Abstract

is to be regarded as only a necessary first step. Whether new proteins or some other molecules cause the changes in synapses thought to underlie memory, this knowledge of itself will contribute only a beginning to our understanding of the events which account for the functioning of the brain. A determination of the composition of computer components would provide very little information towards unraveling their function.As the experiments proceeded, however, information of a more general nature was being obtained. The identification of different stages of consolidation show how injections of antibiotics can supplement electroconvulsive shock as a way of disrupting the establishment of memory and how it can supplement ablation in destroying memory already laid down in a perma-nent mode. Applied to larger animals the localization of various regions sensitive or insensitive to the action of the drugs should become more definitive. We hope that such experiments will contribute increasingly to the general problem of brain function.

Understanding and Improving Teamwork in Organizations: A Scientifically Based Practical Guide

“…Applied science, however, is research performed with a specific goal in mind. Although the divide between basic and applied science has been the topic of considerable debate within the scientific literature (e.g., Reagan, ), we argue here that given the significance and abundance of teamwork research, translating this literature into something practical for organizational leadership is of utmost importance.…”

Discarding the ‘basic science/applied science’ dichotomy: A knowledge utilization triangle classification system of research journals

“…Some of above problems can be partially circumvented by introducing the concept of ‘institutional research environment,’ i.e., the organizational environment in which research activities are conducted. The notion of classifying research activities according to the institutional environment of researchers dates back to the 1960s (Reagan, 1967), an idea further explored by a series of studies during the 1970s (e.g., Falk, 1973; Brooks, 1980; Langenberg, 1980). Two of those environments are particularly relevant: the business sector and the medical sector.…”

Os caminhos da pesquisa científica em administração em busca da relevância perdida

“…Pode-se afirmar que o debate entre pesquisa básica e pesquisa aplicada continuou e continua a permear a discussão sobre a relevância social da ciência (REAGAN, 1967;NICOLAI, 2004). Entretanto, essa discussão ganhou um caráter distinto quando a discussão chegou ao campo das Ciências Sociais, como veremos a seguir.…”