The Concept of Originality in Academic Research of Engineering

Table 1

Difference between academic and industrial research (source: [18]).

Typical aspects	University	Industry
Focus of the R&D	Basic research: curiosity-oriented	Applied research; experience oriented
Basic rationale	Advance knowledge	Increase efficiency
Aim	New ideas	Profits
Characteristics	Idea-centered	Practical, product-centered
Framework	Open	Close, confidential
Evaluation	By peers	By the boss
Schedule	Open ended	Tight, predetermined
Recognition	Scientific honor	Salary increases