Revista de Ciéncias e Tecnologia de Timor-Leste
Fundamentos para a Criação de Revista INCT ap Tendo em consideração que o Instituto Nacional de Ciência e Tecnologia (INCT) de Timor-Leste tem por missão a promoção contínua do avanço do conhecimento científico e tecnológico em Timor-Leste, e da exploração de oportunidades que se revelem prioritários em todos os domínios científicos e tecnológicos com potencial para atingir os mais elevados padrões internacionais de criação de conhecimento, e de estimular a sua difusão e aplicação prática…
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World-Class Universities – Consensuses and Divergences
Countries that advocate for World-Class Universities consider international university rankings essential for evaluating the performance of their institutions and useful for demonstrating to families, businesses, and society in general the quality of educational offerings, their scientific output, and the reputation of their researchers. These observations, which are increasingly prevalent, have…
DEVELOPING A CULTURE OF ACADEMIC HONESTY: THE ROLE OF UNIVERSITIES IN COMBATING PLAGIARISM IN TIMOR-LESTE
This study investigates the challenges of academic dishonesty, particularly plagiarism, in higher education institutions in Timor-Leste, emphasizing the critical role of universities in promoting a culture of academic integrity. As the educational landscape in Timor-Leste evolves, the prevalence of plagiarism poses a significant threat to the credibility of academic qualifications. The study…
RESEARCH CENTERS IN TIMOR-LESTE: DIAGNOSIS OF THE CURRENT SITUATION OF RESEARCH CENTERS IN HIGHER EDUCATION INSTITUTIONS AND PUBLIC INSTITUTIONS IN TIMOR-LESTE
This scientific article presents an analysis of research centers in Higher Education Institutions (HEIs) and public institutions in Timor-Leste, describing the general panorama of scientific research in the country, the number of existing research centers, the qualification of researchers, and the infrastructural conditions. Based on data collected from seventeen (17) higher education institutions…
From Isolation to Collaboration: Ways to Strengthen Research and Innovation in Timorese Higher Education
The article examines how Timor-Leste’s higher education system can move “from isolation to collaboration” to strengthen research and innovation. The transition from a fragmented and isolated system to a collaborative ecosystem of science and innovation requires structural reforms and academic leadership, supported by coherent public policies, sustainable funding mechanisms, and advanced human…
Scientific Research in Timor-Leste – Human, Budgetary, Infrastructural, and Digital Constraints
Scientific research plays a crucial role in sustainable development and evidence-based policymaking. In Timor-Leste, a young nation consolidating its institutions, the scientific research system faces structural, financial, and human challenges that limit its potential. This article critically examines the current state of scientific research in Timor-Leste, identifying key barriers—from…
The Aspects of transparency and ethics in the governance of science, technology and innovation (STI): the model of the national institute of science and technology (INCT) of the democratic republic of Timor Leste
Transparency and ethics are two aspects of scientific research management for the promotion and development of Science, Technology, and Innovation. Timor-Leste lacks studies on transparency and ethics in STI management. This article seeks to demonstrate what has been done in terms of research transparency and ethics as principles of good governance for the promotion and development of STI in…
REVIEW ON BARRIERS AND OPPORTUNITIES IN EXPERIMENTAL RESEARCH: INSIGHTS FROM THE NATIONAL INSTITUTE OF SCIENCE AND TECHN
This review explores the barriers and opportunities surrounding experimental research in Timor-Leste, with a focus on insights from the National Institute of Science and Technology (Timor-Leste). The study draws upon a range of sources, including national policy documents, institutional reports, and international literature, to identify the major challenges currently being faced. These challenges…
Timor-Leste and ASEAN: Public Policy Perspective on Selective Adaptation of Singapore's Foundational Development Strategies
Timor-Leste’s full accession to ASEAN on October 26, 2025, represents a historic opportunity to redefine its governance and economic development model. This article analyzes Singapore’s foundational strategies and proposes their selective adaptation to the Timorese context, considering the country’s challenges in economic diversification, human capital, and anticorruption efforts. It concludes…