Fig. 1From: Key factors and challenges of research-informed policy making in ECEC: examples from longitudinal studiesPolicy-research-cycle; based on the typical phases of the policy cycle developed by Jann and Wegrich (2009) (taken from Blum and Schubert 2011, p. 105) and the typical phases in the process of research (taken from Frankfort-Nachmias and Nachmias 1992, p. 22); own translation and adaptationsBack to article page