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EASTERN EUROPE: Help Needed to Rebuild Science in Yugoslavia
Science (New York, N.Y.)
|September 5, 2007
Summary
Yugoslavian science faces collapse due to brain drain and resource scarcity. Rebuilding requires significant international and expatriate scientific support for recovery and collaboration.
Area of Science:
- Social Sciences
- Science Policy
- International Relations
Background:
- The Yugoslavian scientific community has experienced a significant decline over the past decade.
- This decline is attributed to a massive "brain drain" and severe resource limitations.
Purpose of the Study:
- To assess the current state of the Yugoslavian scientific community.
- To explore the potential for recovery and reestablishment of scientific cooperation post-political change.
Main Methods:
- Qualitative analysis of the impact of political and economic factors on scientific communities.
- Review of historical trends in scientific output and collaboration in the region.
Main Results:
- The scientific community has been severely weakened, impacting research capacity.
- The transition to democratic rule offers hope for scientific revival.
Conclusions:
- The recovery of Yugoslavian science is contingent upon substantial aid from Western nations.
- Engagement with expatriate scientists is crucial for rebuilding the scientific infrastructure and fostering collaboration.
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