Analysis of influencing factors on review efficiency of multidisciplinary scientific research projects using DEMATEL with a 5-point scale.

In the wake of advancing technology and the convergence of diverse disciplines, collaborative research across academic sectors has become instrumental in fostering innovation and tackling multifaceted challenges. The inherent complexity of such multidisciplinary endeavors, characterized by a myriad...

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Main Authors: Junyi Li, Yana Xiao
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Public Library of Science (PLoS) 2024-01-01
Series:PLoS ONE
Online Access:https://doi.org/10.1371/journal.pone.0315349
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description In the wake of advancing technology and the convergence of diverse disciplines, collaborative research across academic sectors has become instrumental in fostering innovation and tackling multifaceted challenges. The inherent complexity of such multidisciplinary endeavors, characterized by a myriad of research trajectories and a spectrum of expertise, poses significant challenges to effective review. This study aims to identify and analyze the factors influencing the review efficiency of multidisciplinary scientific research projects to ensure their smooth development and improved quality. To address this challenge, we employ the Decision Making Trial and Evaluation Laboratory (DEMATEL) method with a 5-point scale. First, we introduce an indexing framework to systematically identify factors influencing the appraisal of multidisciplinary efforts. This framework is then complemented by expert-driven questionnaires, harnessing domain-specific insights to ascertain the significance and interconnectedness of these factors. Using the DEMATEL method, we distill the data to identify key influencing factors that enhance review efficiency for multidisciplinary projects. Our findings provide pragmatic strategies and policy guidance, equipping institutional bodies and program leads with tools to refine the review process of multidisciplinary scientific research projects.
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title Analysis of influencing factors on review efficiency of multidisciplinary scientific research projects using DEMATEL with a 5-point scale.
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title_short Analysis of influencing factors on review efficiency of multidisciplinary scientific research projects using DEMATEL with a 5-point scale.
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