Questions as to whether research and development (R&D) affects policy or practice–if so, through what pathways; and whether the relationships can be improved–have been of interest in Australia and overseas (to researchers and also to decision-makers) (Selby Smith et al., 1998, chapter 2).
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Smith, C.S. (2009). TVET Research as an Aid to Improved Policy and Performance in TVET. In: Maclean, R., Wilson, D. (eds) International Handbook of Education for the Changing World of Work. Springer, Dordrecht. https://doi.org/10.1007/978-1-4020-5281-1_98
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