Resources and Research Production in Higher Education: A Longitudinal Analysis of Chinese Universities, 2000–2010

Liang Zhang, Wei Bao, Liang Sun

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Abstract

In this study we examined the resource–research relationship at China’s research universities. The stochastic frontier production function was employed in analyses of a panel data set on a group of the most research-intensive universities in China from 2000 to 2010. Results suggested overall tight relationships between various resources (including human resources, research expenditures, and research equipment) and research publications. Distinct patterns emerged when research publications were disaggregated by fields [i.e., science and engineering (SE) vs. non-science and engineering (non-SE)] and publishing venues (i.e., domestic vs. international journals). Research publications in SE, especially those published in international journals, depended heavily on all three resources, while research in non-SE depended more on human resources. In addition, results suggested that research in SE had shifted its focus from domestic to international publications during this period.

Original languageEnglish (US)
Pages (from-to)869-891
Number of pages23
JournalResearch in Higher Education
Volume57
Issue number7
DOIs
StatePublished - Nov 1 2016

Keywords

  • Financial resources
  • Human resources
  • Research production
  • Stochastic frontier analysis

ASJC Scopus subject areas

  • Education

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