Educational aspect in the legal regulation of scientific research in the constituent instruments of UN Specialized Agencies
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https://doi.org/10.46502/issn.1856-7576/2024.18.03.13Keywords:
legal regulation, UN specialized agencies, scientific research, international organizations.Abstract
The aim of the article is to explore how the integration of educational aspects into the legal regulation of scientific research is addressed within the constituent instruments of UN specialized agencies. It seeks to show how education serves as a bridge between scientific advancements and their practical applications, making research more accessible to society. The article identifies a gap in systematic scholarly inquiry into international legal cooperation on scientific research, highlighting the need for a more comprehensive analysis. The methodology employed includes comparative and systematic analysis of relevant international legal documents, focusing on how scientific activity is reflected in the statutory frameworks of various UN organizations. The article applies methods of analysis and synthesis, as well as structural, formal-legal, and hermeneutic approaches, utilizing both deduction and induction. The most relevant results indicate that scientific activity is consistently regulated within key treaties, especially in the UNESCO Constitution and IAEA Statute. The article also identifies references to science and scientific activity in the statutes of other organizations, including the World Meteorological Organization, WHO, FAO, and the International Maritime Organization, showing the wide regulatory framework governing scientific research across different sectors.
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