Abstract
This study aimed to explore the best practices employed by U.S. universities to enhance research efficiency and effectiveness and to determine their adaptive potential for Ukrainian higher education institutions. A systematic review methodology was employed, incorporating a keyword-based strategy and a structured search process. Predesigned criteria were used to select and exclude sources, and raw data was extracted for evaluation based on these criteria. Qualitative methods were employed to synthesise the data. The findings highlight several key factors that contribute to research efficiency and effectiveness. Interdisciplinary collaboration has emerged as a crucial element, with practices that facilitate the integrationof knowledge and interaction across various domains and stakeholders demonstrating significant levels of transferability. Research funding and legal considerations were identified as significant contributors to research efficiency. Understanding the impact of funding source changes, complying with federal regulations, and ensuring transparency in fund utilisation were found to be crucial for maximising research productivity. Strategies related to research funding and legal considerations exhibited moderate transferability levels. Knowledge management practices and tools and their utilising for knowledge creation, visualisation, and retrieval were identified as beneficial for research processes and outcomes as they offer guidance for effective knowledge management strategies in higher educational institutions. These practices demonstrated moderate transferability levels. Collaboration among universities, industries, and government entities was highlighted as vital for driving innovation and knowledge creation in universities. Strategies fostering university- industry-government interactions, promoting entrepreneurship, and supporting innovation ecosystems exhibited high transferability levels. The role of research administrators in supporting researchers and managing research projects was recognised as crucial. Providing training, increasing awareness, and offering ongoing education opportunities for research administrators were identified as strategies with high transferability levels, contributing to improved research outcomes.
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