As research functions not only to generate knowledge but also to promote reforms and action, this study identified the factors that influence adoption of research findings. Using sequential transformative mixed-method data collection and analysis, this study involved 50 research works published in a provincial-wide research journal from 2014-2017. Through interview questions, influential factors in adopting research output were identified and validated using four-point Likert- scale. Based on the result, promotional strategies to make the research known to others, adoption of policy as a guideline for research management, and positive attitude towards using research-based output are the highly influential factors in adopting research findings. More importantly, a policy note was crafted to address ways to increase the number of produced research utilized by larger scale of target beneficiaries.
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