Having researchers act as policy-makers was seen as a facilitator to research utilization, and not only because they can provide research findings or act as leverage, but also because they are able to provide a "veritable training in research methods" (participant 13, male).
WEF recognises that it is not just companies that need to act, but that they will need the support of research communities to re-conceive key materials flows and manufacturing processes, as well as policy makers and investors.
Where experts were employed as policy makers or practitioner/service managers and simultaneously held academic appointments, respondents were categorised as either policy makers or practitioners.
This evolving body of information will inform researchers, practitioners, patients, as well as policy makers.
In addition, as ACT (2006) suggested for policy makers and educational leaders, it would be good to include a longitudinal student progress assessment in mathematics to identify and improve students' readiness for college and provide a support and/or awareness program to reduce gender and ethnic/racial gaps in the course preparedness from middle school.
Small firm size may act as a barrier between policy makers and firms.
A comprehensive review of the thermal power industry and the accurate forecasting of carbon emissions can provide valuable information to improve energy efficiency and act as a tool for policy makers to realize sustainable and low-carbon emissions from the thermal power industry.
Some studies have reported that researchers can also act as policy entrepreneurs by organizing themselves into networks that can engage policy makers.
Policy crises involve strong pressure on policy makers to act, as well as high political stakes, and can lead to radical shifts in the prioritization of issues.
These findings are significant both for health services researchers as well as healthcare policy makers.
The model provides useful insights into the risk of retailers from their price responsive customers and therefore acts as a pivotal study to policy makers and government officials (i.e. regulators, transmission and distribution system operators) active in the electricity market.
