| Reasons for support | % |
| To share the results of my experiments to the clients /farmers/stakeholders | 95 |
| It is the scientific and verifiable basis of my performances and accomplishments | 68 |
| The findings of my research study will be protected once published | 65 |
| I will receive a reward/incentive due to publication | 41 |
| Publication under my name is an additional credit to my resume’ | 51 |
| I must support since it is required by the Institute | 38 |
| Publication is a widely known required output of any researcher | 54 |
| Other reasons specified by the respondents: |
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| It is a scientific obligation of every researcher to share research results | 3 |
| To become civil servant scientist | 3 |
| Adds on credentials and integrity as a researcher | 3 |
| Gives fulfillment as a researcher | 3 |
| Requirement under the SCS program | 3 |
| Publication is peer reviewed | 3 |