6.2.1 Selection of Indicators.............................
6.2.1.1 Theoretic Indicator System
As discussed in the previous section, only we construct influencing factor system
from three major aspects of macro environmental factors, sectoral and institutional
factors, and micro internal factors, we can carry out comprehensive research.
Table 6.1 Theoretical indicator system of influencing factors for university research efficiency
Level 1 Level 2 Level 3
Macro
environmental
factorsRegional economy
conditionsUniversity location (eastern, central, western)
University location (Jing-Jin-Ji,Hu-Su-Zhe,
Other)
If the university is located in capital city of a
province
GDP per capita of the located province
Science output index of the located province
High-tech industry index of the located
province
Regional university
cluster effectNumber of 211Us in the located province
Number of 985Us in the located province
Sectoral and
institutional
factorsResearch teams and
platformsNumber of teams and platforms on provincial
level
If the university emphasizes the incubation
and cultivation of research platforms
Number of books in the university library
Laboratory areas per student
Incentives for research Motivation policies for research staff
Number of granted projects
International
cooperation and
communicationpercentage of expenditure on international
exchange in total R&D expenses
Headcount of international exchange per year
University reputation If the university is 985Us
If the university is listed in Academic
Ranking of World Universities (ARWU)
Internal factors Demographic features
of university staffGender ratio of university staff
Age structure of university staff
Human capital
structure of university
staff% staff with senior title in the university
% staff with PhD in the universitySocial capital structure
of university staffAcademic relationsUniversity size Number of registered students
Number of teaching and research staff
% master and doctoral students272 6 Exploring Factors Impacting on Research Efficiency...