Documentos de trabajo

At the beginning of the 21^st century, national state identities are openly questioned and have become problematic. While being corroded by the forces of globalization they are also subject to fragmentation, competition and overlapping elements of a multiple and diverse nature. In parallel, there is a noticeable... Seguir leyendo

Research quality is the cornerstone of modern science, it aids in the understanding of reputational differences among scientific and academic institutions. Traditionally, scientific activity is measured by a set of indicators and well-established bibliometric techniques bases on the number of academic papers published in top-ranked journals or on the number of... Seguir leyendo

This article analyses a government policy initiative that aimed to increase the number of researchers in the public research sector working in conditions equivalent to the tenure track, and to cope with the problems of employability, stabilisation and working conditions of PhDs. The paper describes the situation of science and technology (S&T) human resources in... Seguir leyendo

Decentralization of the Spanish welfare state has stimulated regional policy innovation. A ‘demonstration effect’ among all Spanish Comunidades Autónomas has so far acted as a policy equalizer. In Andalusia, where a strong sense of common identity is widely shared, the regional government (Junta) has implemented new welfare policies which have contributed to... Seguir leyendo

Los países de la Unión Europea participan en un proceso de convergencia supranacional con efectos profundos en la reestructuración de sus estados nacionales. Las reformas de las políticas nacionales de bienestar se realizan junto a la implementación de... Seguir leyendo