Research: A necessity priced as luxury

This paper examines the economic barriers that render research prohibitively expensive, particularly for educational and scientific institutions, and the implications for quality assurance.

We propose a collaborative digital platform to reduce these financial barriers. Currently in its demo version, the platform offers a suite of tools for resource sharing, cost-effective data acquisition, and virtual collaboration, leveraging cloud technology and open-source software. By enabling access to high-quality research tools and data repositories at a fraction of the traditional costs, it promotes cross-institutional collaboration, resource pooling, and shared expertise, significantly reducing individual research expenditures. The paper will outline the platform's functionality, present case studies, and invite feedback for further development. Our goal is to foster a more inclusive research environment, ensuring innovation thrives without financial constraints. We encourage the academic community to engage with this initiative and help shape a more accessible and equitable future for research.

This paper was presented at EQAF and reflects the views of the named authors only.

ISSN: 1375-3797

Research: A necessity priced as luxury

Artina Kamberi, Vullnet Ameti, Agon Memeti, Sheruze Ballazhi Osmani

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