Factors affecting research orientation of academicians in higher learning institutes

Those imparting higher education are expected to generate new knowledge by getting involved in academic research additionally. So, Research and developmental activities are considered as one of the important dimensions of academic profile at global as well as national level. Unfortunately, it has been explored time and again that at large, academicians in higher learning institutes, have failed to work on this arena of their profiles. The applicability of UGC VI pay commission since 2006 making research activities imperative for teachers do not seem to change the scenario much. So, it becomes imperative to explore the factors that motivate the academicians associated with higher learning towards research activities. Considering Indore in the center of the study and drawing a sample from various higher learning institutes of Indore, this research work has attempted to explore the factors affecting research orientation of academicians. Drawing a sample from various higher learning institutes of Indore, this study has attempted to The findings of the study explored certain important factors, including professional environment, affecting research orientation of academicians associated with higher learning institutes.