How Knowledge Sharing Propels Research Communities?
Knowledge sharing is fundamental to any research field. Each discovery, theory or innovation is built upon work done before, the results of which have been shared with a community.
This makes it one of the most basic tenants of progress in academia.
Research is, in fact, inherently communal. It is individuals who submit discoveries, theories or innovation, and progress is only truly made when they are open for critique and discussion within the research community.
Sharing helps prevent the replication of effort – scientists and scholars that can learn from what has already been achieved by their peers can spend their time extending knowledge rather than repeating it. It also fosters collaboration – openness of research leads to opportunities for collaboration and complementary fields to develop joint solutions to problems.
The development of technology has enabled new forms of knowledge sharing to emerge alongside the continued use of academic journals; repositories, webinars, online research communities and social networking sites, podcasts, and virtual conferences all now contribute to a faster dissemination of ideas, and allow for wider and more inclusive research discussion.
Research does not only contribute to the body of knowledge, it also offers a benefit to broader society, informing the actions of policymakers, teachers, medical professionals and the business sector. Open communication makes such information available and applicable to real-world problems.
Trust is also engendered by knowledge sharing, as open disclosure of findings and methodologies build credibility for individual researchers, and enhance the integrity of scientific pursuit overall. Researchers are integral in fostering a collaborative research environment by making their work available.
The growing complexity of our global problems only requires better and more efficient forms of knowledge sharing. The future of research depends not just on individual discovery but on the ability to share that discovery with others, and upon that research being used. Knowledge should always be valued when it is accessible, open to debate and capable of application.
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