Connotation and countermeasures of scientific research paradigm transformation in the new era

Authors

Peng DU, Institutes of Science and Development, Chinese Academy of Sciences, Beijing 100190, ChinaFollow
Bingyu ZHAO, Institutes of Science and Development, Chinese Academy of Sciences, Beijing 100190, China School of Public Policy and Management, University of Chinese Academy of Sciences, Beijing 100049, China
Li SUN, Bureau of Planning and Policy, National Natural Science Foundation of China, Beijing 100085, China
Xiaojing SHA, Institutes of Science and Development, Chinese Academy of Sciences, Beijing 100190, China
Liqian ZHANG, Institutes of Science and Development, Chinese Academy of Sciences, Beijing 100190, China
Zidan WANG, Institute of Systems Engineering, Academy of Military Sciences, Beijing 100041, ChinaFollow

Keywords

scientific research paradigm, scientific community, complexity, simulation, data science, organization of scientific research activities, discipline

Document Type

Strategy & Policy Decision Research

Abstract

The purpose of this study is to comprehensively explore the main connotation and important impact of scientific research paradigm change from both theoretical and practical perspectives. On the theoretical level, starting with Kuhn and his The Structures of the Scientific Revolution, this study explores the logical essence of the concept of “paradigm”. At the practical level, through various forms such as questionnaires and interviews, the three connotations of scientific research paradigm change in the new era have been condensed. Namely, solving systematic and complex problems has become the main driving force for scientific research paradigm change in the new era, simulation and data science may become effective breakthroughs in promoting scientific research paradigm change, and organizational innovation in scientific research activities has become the foundation for promoting scientific research paradigm change. On this basis, it analyzes the current problems in China’s response to the transformation of research paradigms, and proposes the corresponding policy recommendations.

First page

991

Last Page

1000

Language

Chinese

Publisher

Bulletin of Chinese Academy of Sciences

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Recommended Citation

DU, Peng; ZHAO, Bingyu; SUN, Li; SHA, Xiaojing; ZHANG, Liqian; and WANG, Zidan (2023) "Connotation and countermeasures of scientific research paradigm transformation in the new era," Bulletin of Chinese Academy of Sciences (Chinese Version): Vol. 38 : Iss. 7 , Article 5.
DOI: https://doi.org/10.16418/j.issn.1000-3045.20230322001
Available at: https://bulletinofcas.researchcommons.org/journal/vol38/iss7/5