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Research on the Evaluation System of Innovative Ability of Graduate Students in Energy Disciplines in the Context of the “Dual Carbon” Strategy of China

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  • Hongcai Wang

    (School of Energy Science and Engineering, Central South University, Changsha 410083, China)

  • Yuqiang Li

    (School of Energy Science and Engineering, Central South University, Changsha 410083, China)

  • Jianzhi Zhang

    (School of Energy Science and Engineering, Central South University, Changsha 410083, China)

  • Zhao Sun

    (School of Energy Science and Engineering, Central South University, Changsha 410083, China)

  • Zhiqiang Sun

    (School of Energy Science and Engineering, Central South University, Changsha 410083, China)

Abstract

On the basis of analyzing the current situation and common challenges in cultivating the innovative abilities of energy graduate students in the new era of ecological civilization construction, peak carbon dioxide emissions, and carbon neutrality, a comprehensive evaluation index system for the innovative ability of energy graduate students was established using the analytic hierarchy process (AHP) and entropy weight method. The four main components of this system are course learning, academic exchange, innovation performance, and innovation practice. By incorporating survey data from a particular university’s 2022 cohort of energy graduate students, an empirical exploration was undertaken to identify the factors influencing their innovation ability. The findings reveal that, overall, energy discipline graduate students possess a solid grasp of specialized knowledge. However, notable disparities exist in the individual innovation abilities of these students, with doctors exhibiting significantly superior innovation abilities compared to masters. Furthermore, academic masters tend to possess a higher level of innovation ability than their professional counterparts. The insights gained from this research offer valuable implications for enhancing the cultivation of innovation abilities among graduate students in energy disciplines and allied fields.

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  • Hongcai Wang & Yuqiang Li & Jianzhi Zhang & Zhao Sun & Zhiqiang Sun, 2025. "Research on the Evaluation System of Innovative Ability of Graduate Students in Energy Disciplines in the Context of the “Dual Carbon” Strategy of China," Sustainability, MDPI, vol. 17(17), pages 1-19, August.
    • Handle: RePEc:gam:jsusta:v:17:y:2025:i:17:p:7708-:d:1733561
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