Sharing information and knowledge between Brazilian researchers

Fernanda Cristina Barbosa Pereira  Queiroz; Yan Sávio Alves da  Costa; Jamerson Viegas  Queiroz; Nilton Cesar Lima; Christian Luiz da Silva; Marciano  Furukava

doi:10.31686/ijier.vol8.iss3.2255

Authors

Fernanda Cristina Barbosa Pereira Queiroz

Universidade Federal do Rio Grande do Norte

http://orcid.org/0000-0002-1043-0288
Yan Sávio Alves da Costa

Universidade Federal do Rio Grande do Norte
Jamerson Viegas Queiroz

Universidade Federal do Rio Grande do Norte

http://orcid.org/0000-0001-9802-6628
Nilton Cesar Lima

Universidade Federal de Uberlândia

http://orcid.org/0000-0002-8933-9953
Christian Luiz da Silva

Universidade Tecnológica Federal do Paraná

http://orcid.org/0000-0002-9365-6257
Marciano Furukava

Universidade Federal do Rio Grande do Norte

http://orcid.org/0000-0002-2666-4556

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.31686/ijier.vol8.iss3.2255

Keywords:

Information and knowledge sharing, Innovation capacity, Scientific production, Brazilian Researchers

Abstract

The CIC among Brazilian researchers refers to the activity of providing information and knowledge that enables the joint work of experts for the resolution of problems and development of new ideas or theories, which usually result in joint scientific publications. Thus, the objective of this article is to elaborate a model that relates the factors that influence the diffusion of the CIC among Brazilian researchers in the modality "productivity" of CNPq, as mechanisms for generating innovations and new knowledge, measured by scientific production. As for the method, in a first moment a bibliographic research was carried out to evaluate existing models in the literature regarding the determining factors of the ICC on the capacity of innovation and generation of innovations in the HEIs, especially in the research groups. Next, the structural and measurement model was elaborated and validated using an online questionnaire for data collection, with five-point likert questions, sent to researchers in the productivity modality in research, levels SR, 2, 1A, 1B and 1C of CNPq. The questionnaire was answered by 262 researchers and the collected data were analyzed using the SEM analysis instrument based on PLS. The results found indicated that the hypotheses of the model were accepted. The results revealed that the individual characteristics of the researchers, the organizational characteristics and the technology contribute to the CIC, which in turn favors the generation of publications and promotion of knowledge. In addition, individual characteristics and publications contribute to the advancement of innovation.

Author Biographies

Fernanda Cristina Barbosa Pereira Queiroz, Universidade Federal do Rio Grande do Norte

Post-doctorate in Science, Management and Information Technology. PhD and Master in Production Engineering. Graduation in Economic Sciences. Professor at the Production Engineering Department at the Universidade Federal do Rio Grande do Norte (UFRN).
Yan Sávio Alves da Costa, Universidade Federal do Rio Grande do Norte

Master in Production Engineering. Graduation in Electrical Engineering.
Jamerson Viegas Queiroz, Universidade Federal do Rio Grande do Norte

Post-doctorate in Science and Technology. PhD and Master in Production Engineering. Graduation in Economic Sciences. Professor at the Universidade Federal do Rio Grande do Norte (UFRN).
Nilton Cesar Lima, Universidade Federal de Uberlândia

Doctor and Master in Administration. Specialization in Accounting. Graduations in Accounting and Economic Sciences. Professor at the Faculty of Accounting Sciences of Universidade Federal de Uberlândia (UFU)
Christian Luiz da Silva, Universidade Tecnológica Federal do Paraná

Post doctoral. PhD and Master in Production Engineering. Graduation in Economic Sciences. Professor at the Universidade Tecnológica Federal do Paraná (UTFPR).
Marciano Furukava, Universidade Federal do Rio Grande do Norte

PhD in Materials Science and Engineering. Master in Mechanical Engineering.
Graduation in Mechanical Engineering.
Professor of Universidade Federal do Rio Grande do Norte (UFRN).

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Jamerson Viegas Queiroz

Nilton Cesar Lima

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Marciano Furukava

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Fernanda Cristina Barbosa Pereira Queiroz, Universidade Federal do Rio Grande do Norte

Yan Sávio Alves da Costa, Universidade Federal do Rio Grande do Norte

Jamerson Viegas Queiroz, Universidade Federal do Rio Grande do Norte

Nilton Cesar Lima, Universidade Federal de Uberlândia

Christian Luiz da Silva, Universidade Tecnológica Federal do Paraná

Marciano Furukava, Universidade Federal do Rio Grande do Norte

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