Title: The Science and Engineering Review of Doshisha University

Title: The Science and Engineering Review of Doshisha University

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Hara, T., Endo, T., Ikeda, K. and Inaba, N. (1979), Concentration of heavy metal ions by use of synthetic pumice and its related adsorbents. The Science and Engineering Review of Doshisha University, 20, 16-25.

Title: Science Evaluation and Its Management

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? Rauch, H. (1999), Performance indicators for science evaluation. Science Evaluation and Its Management, 28, 17-21.

Abstract: Various bibliometric methods exist for the evaluation of scientific work. They become more important since the process of publishing becomes easier and publishing becomes an important business factor as well. Impact factors and indicators are useful tools for comparisons within distinct disciplines. The time-dependence of the indicators can be a useful tool for the identification of priority fields in science. Comparisons between groups, institutions, and national activities should be restricted to distinct disciplines, and often to sub-disciplines. When these limits are transcended normalising factors have to be introduced. Bibliometric analysis requires highly experienced people. Self-citations and citation of pseudo-scientific work have to be excluded. In the future, first-authorship has to be distinguished from others, and alphabetically ordered authors from others, as well. Measures to be taken after science evaluation should be agreed in advance and positive stimulus should be given. The author’s own experiences with evaluation processes in Austria and the Czech Republic will be discussed.

Keywords: Analysis, Authors, Bibliometric, Bibliometric Analysis, Bibliometric Methods, Citation, Evaluation, First-Authorship, Future, Impact, Impact Factors, Indicators, Methods, Publishing, Science, Science Evaluation, Tools

? Braun, T. and Schubert, A. (1999), A bird’s eye view mapping and landscaping world science. Science Evaluation and Its Management, 28, 22-30.

Abstract: Mapping is defined in dictionaries as the “science of drawing on maps and charts or otherwise representing the features of a region,” or, in a broader sense, the “study or description of a region, system or entity showing specific relations of component parts as to shape, size, position, etc.” In proportional maps, the relative position of the entities concerned (viz., countries) is more or less “natural”, while their size (area) is proportional to a certain scientometric extension (publication output, citation rate, etc.). Thereby, the relative weight of the countries is easily visualised and, assuming an implicit knowledge of the “natural” proportions, significant deviations can readily be pinpointed. By complementing multidimensional maps with proper shading or colouring (or both), multidimensional representations of scientometric indicators become possible.

Keywords: Citation, Countries, Indicators, Knowledge, Mapping, Publication, Publication Output, Science, Scientometric Indicators, Size, System

? Koutecky, J. (1999), Dialogue between scientists and evaluators as a means to properly choose and assess research directions. Science Evaluation and Its Management, 28, 79-82.

Abstract: Evaluation is an important and powerful means to improve the quality of the scientific work. The chief part of the evaluation procedure should involve direct dialogue between scientists being evaluated and experts evaluating them. To this end, the experts must have good written reports at their disposal. The scientometric data must not only be considered, but very carefully so. The character of the internal and external valuation differs widely. The virtues of periodic evaluation activities are reviewed in thus paper. The only way maintain to a high level evaluation of the scientific process is to follow the peer review principle. What cannot be tolerated under any circumstances are bureaucratic decisions about the quality of scientific work.

Keywords: Evaluation, Peer Review, Peer-Review, Quality, Research

? Deliwe, M. (1999), Towards establishing indicators to evaluate performance within systems of innovation. Science Evaluation and Its Management, 28, 103-113.

Abstract: A number of highly accurate quantitative indicators exist to measure the performance of innovative systems. These measures include bibliometrics, scientometrics and patent statistics. They are often supplemented by other sophisticated statistical and mathematical measures, often closely aligned to econometrics. Other techniques include input-process, output-analysis. There is little dispute that these techniques are quite useful. This paper argues that, while these techniques are quite useful, these measures have some limitations that flow, ironically, from their successes. These factors are often matters of equity and, or areas of market failure. This paper argues for an integrated system of indicators that will reflect the complexity of an innovation system and seek to uphold its ends: the improvement of the human conditions in utilitarian terms. This could be achieved if the indicators act as a comprehensive information system anchored on vital elements of both the innovation systems and utilitarian principles. These elements are identified as Equity, the Economy, Human Development, Indicators and Environmental Sustainability. The challenge will be to integrate reports from these research projects according to the needs of the inquirer at a given time. These indicators have the advantage of being problem-oriented and of addressing issues that are crucial to policy makers. They are ideal for indicating trends and tracing the impact of an innovation system in given places at given times, and also to enable contrast and comparisons to be made.

Keywords: Bibliometrics, Impact, Indicators, Innovation, Innovation System, Patent, Research, Research Projects, Scientometrics, Statistics, System, Trends

? Van Raan, A.F.J. (1999), Evaluation of performance and trends in basic and applied research by advanced bibliometric methods: A science policy instrument for nations with an economy in transition. Science Evaluation and Its Management, 28, 227-245.

Abstract: This paper(1) presents an overview of advanced bibliometric methods for (1) assessment of strengths and weaknesses in research performance, and for (2) monitoring scientific developments. In the first application, we focus on the detailed analysis of research performance in an international (e.g., world-wide, European) comparative perspective. This type of analysis can be applied to different organisational levels, e.g., research groups, universities, government institutes, companies, research organisations, and countries. We demonstrate that our recently developed indicators are very informative. They are, particularly at the level of research groups, university departments and institutes, an indispensable element next to peer review in research evaluation procedures. At the national or, for instance, European level, bibliometric indicators are the building blocks of “S&T Observatories” developments. They provide insight into the scientific position of countries in terms of influence and specialisations. In the second application, monitoring of scientific (basic and applied) developments, recent advances in bibliometric mapping techniques are promising. They are unique instruments to discover patterns of scientific communication, processes of knowledge dissemination, and structural dynamics of scientific developments. These mapping methods also enable us to specifically focus on countries with an economy and an S&T system “in transition”. We discuss this “bibliometric cartography” briefly and indicate its potential for unravelling multidisciplinary developments and interfaces between science and technology. This is important, as we know that multidisciplinary cross-roads of basic and applied scientific fields are often the loci of discovery and technological innovation. We present recent, practical examples. Advanced bibliometric methods have now come to a stage of providing excitement, instead of “just statistics”. They become, in fact, next to their intrinsic values for the study of science and technology, more and more an important branch of information technology.

Keywords: Advances, Analysis, Application, Assessment, Bibliometric, Bibliometric Indicators, Bibliometric Mapping, Bibliometric Methods, Building, Communication, Discovery, Dynamics, Economy, Evaluation, First, Indicators, Influence, Information, Information Technology, Innovation, Insight, Interfaces, International, Knowledge, Mapping, Methods, Monitoring, Multidisciplinary, National, Nations, Peer, Peer Review, Peer-Review, Performance, Policy, Potential, Procedures, Research, Research Evaluation, Research Performance, Review, Science, Science and Technology, Science Policy, Scientific Communication, Techniques, Technological Innovation, Technology, Transition, Trends, Universities, University, Values

? Gomez-Caridad, I. (1999), Bibliometric indicators for research evaluation: Inter-field differences. Science Evaluation and Its Management, 28, 256-265.

Abstract: Bibliometric indicators used to quantify scientific performance and impact at the macro-level are usually obtained from international multidisciplinary databases. Their adequacy varies with the country analysed, the field of science and the publication habits of scientists, as the vehicles used to diffuse research results vary from experimental basic sciences to applied sciences and engineering and to social sciences and humanities. A validation at the meso-level is presented, studying the activity of the Spanish Research Council through its Annual Reports and how it is reflected in international databases. The use of specific and multiple performance indicators adapted to each area is suggested.

Keywords: Bibliometric, Bibliometric Indicators, Databases, Evaluation, Field, Humanities, Impact, Indicators, Journals, Performance Indicators, Publication, Research, Research Collaboration, Research Evaluation, Research Results, Science, Sciences, Scientific Performance, Social Sciences, Spanish