Evaluating Science and Scientists

Published by Central European University Press 1997

Evaluating Science and Scientists

Edited by: Mark S. Frankel and Jane Cave

https://doi.org/10.1515/9789633865668

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About this book

The shift to a market economy in post-communist Eastern Europe has had a profound impact on science and scientists across the region, leading to reforms in research management practices and to drastic cuts in funding levels everywhere. Many countries are moving to a system of competitive research grants awarded on the basis of peer review. The introduction of peer review is not simply a technical matter. It signifies a fundamental change in the social structure of science, enhancing profession-al autonomy and giving working scientists a voice in the allocation of resources. This book combines first-hand accounts of the reform process with analyses of the strengths and weaknesses of both peer review and quantitative indicators.

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Cave Jane :

Jane Cave is freelance researcher.

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“Important and essential reading for those interested in the transformation of science in the region.”

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Frontmatter Publicly Available Download PDF	i
CONTENTS Publicly Available Download PDF	v
List of Contributors Publicly Available Download PDF	vii
Acknowledgments Publicly Available Download PDF	ix
Introduction Mark S. Frankel and Jane Cave Requires Authentication Unlicensed Licensed Download PDF	1
Part I. Evaluating Science and Scientists: The Political and Economic Context
1. The Political Context of Science Priority-Setting in the United States Albert H. Teich Requires Authentication Unlicensed Licensed Download PDF	7
2. The Political and Economic Context of Research Evaluation in Eastern Europe Gyorgy Darvas Requires Authentication Unlicensed Licensed Download PDF	18
3. Factors Affecting the Acceptance of Evaluation Results Ben R. Martin Requires Authentication Unlicensed Licensed Download PDF	28
Part II. Peer Review: Self-Regulation and Accountability in Science
4. Peer Review in Science and Science Policy Edward J. Hackett Requires Authentication Unlicensed Licensed Download PDF	47
5. A Polish Perspective on Peer Review Adam Łomnicki Requires Authentication Unlicensed Licensed Download PDF	61
6. The Limits of Peer Review: The Case of Hungary Katalin Hangos Requires Authentication Unlicensed Licensed Download PDF	71
7. The Evaluation of Research Institutes in Hungary Péter Zilahy and István Láng Requires Authentication Unlicensed Licensed Download PDF	82
8. Peer Review in the Czech Republic Miroslava Vrbova Requires Authentication Unlicensed Licensed Download PDF	93
9. Peer Review in Poland: Practical Solutions and Possible Improvements Julita Jablecka Requires Authentication Unlicensed Licensed Download PDF	96
Part III. Quantitative Techniques for Evaluating Performance
10. Quantitative Techniques in Evaluation in Western Europe Terttu Luukkonen Requires Authentication Unlicensed Licensed Download PDF	113
11. The Evaluation of Scientists and Their Work Andrzej Ziabicki Requires Authentication Unlicensed Licensed Download PDF	132
12. Scientometric Methods in the Evaluation of Research Groups in Hungary Peter Vinkler Requires Authentication Unlicensed Licensed Download PDF	149
13. Measuring and Evaluating Scientific Performance in the Czech Republic Jaroslav Koutecky Requires Authentication Unlicensed Licensed Download PDF	160
14. Institutionalizing Evaluation of Research and Education in the Slovak Republic Josef Tino Requires Authentication Unlicensed Licensed Download PDF	166
15. Formal Evaluation Methods: Their Utility and Limitations C. le Pair Requires Authentication Unlicensed Licensed Download PDF	170
16. Evaluation of Research and Development Programs by Technology Indicators Hariolf Grupp Requires Authentication Unlicensed Licensed Download PDF	183
17. Quantitative Citation Data as Indicators in Science Evaluations: A Primer on Their Appropriate Use Alfred Welljams-Dorof Requires Authentication Unlicensed Licensed Download PDF	202
18. Ethical and Political Aspects of Using and Interpreting Quantitative Indicators Gunnar Sivertsen Requires Authentication Unlicensed Licensed Download PDF	212
Index Requires Authentication Unlicensed Licensed Download PDF	221

Language: English
Publisher: Central European University Press
Audience: Professional and scholarly;
Pages
- Main content: 238
Keywords: Central and Eastern Europe; Ethics; Late 20th century; Postcommunism; Ranking; Science policy; US

eBook

Published: January 1, 1997
ISBN: 9789633865668