A Study of Changes in the Efficiency of Scientific Research

The hypothesis of declining scientific research efficiency has been actively discussed in the scientific community recently, and a number of studies have been presented on this topic. However, it is noteworthy that the actual scientific and technological progress observed in the real sectors of the economy has not slowed. Based on this, this paper analyzes the efficiency of scientific research, examining not only publication activity but also citation rates and the number of patents. Data on scientific activity at large companies is presented. Based on this work, conclusions are drawn regarding structural changes in the organization of scientific research. The results can be used for the effective management of scientific research.