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Assessment of informetric, bibliometric and scientometric methods as a tool for support and evaluation of research in European context
Boudová, Lucie ; Papík, Richard (advisor) ; Sklenák, Vilém (referee) ; Dvořák, Jan (referee)
This thesis is concerned with the topic of research evaluation by bibliometric methods at European level. European level is defined in two perspectives: first as a set of countries grouped in EU (and its historic predecessors), second the Framework Programmes were appointed as a representative of pan-European research. It is investigated how bibliometric methods are used in a research development and evaluation on both political and academic level. The thesis maps the history of use of bibliometric methods and indicators in great detail and it analyzes the aim and impact of such use. The rationale of use of those methods as well as the enablers such as availability of data are investigated. An experiment of constructing and analyzing the set of relevant data is pursued to assess the relevancy and feasibility of such analysis. Based on the findings the thesis summarizes the options and opportunities of bibliometrics as a method for formation and evaluation of European research.
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Development of Bibliometrics in the Czech Republic
Dvořáková, Michaela ; Boudová, Lucie (advisor) ; Buřilová, Marcela (referee)
(in English) Bachelor thesis is focused on the development of bibliometrics in the Czech Republic which includes significant events, personalities and institutions which substantially related to the Czech bibliometrics. In the thesis bibliometrics is firstly defined as the science with its methods, laws and use. The general history of bibliometrics is also outlined for comparison with the Czech development. It describes the world development from the beginning to the present. History of the Czech bibliometrics presents similar description of history but in this case applied to the Czech scene. In detail the thesis focuses on probably the most famous Czech achievement from the field of bibliometrics. This is the scientometric working group founded by Jan Vlachý, world renowned Czech bibliometrician and scientometrician. In particular, we address to the group's activity and two preserved proceedings from organized seminars. Below the thesis emphasises the facts which still illustrate the situation in the field of the Czech bibliometrics. Specifically, it relates to the personalities of the Czech bibliometrics who in some way contributed to the development in this area and in this place the analyses of bibliometric literature of the Czech authors are also evaluated.
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Scientometric research evaluation with focus on the Czech Republic
Troupová, Alžběta ; Souček, Martin (advisor) ; Boudová, Lucie (referee)
(in English) The master thesis is focused on the scientometric methods of research and development evaluation and their use in particular system applied in the Czech Republic. Its introductory part presents the field of scientometrics, scientometric and bibliometric indicators and citation indices. Chapter 7 deals with research and development evaluation in Czech Republic, especially with Research Evaluation Guidelines and describes its assesment rules, results and changes due to its annual actualization. A battle of wills between the Guidelines supporters and opponents is the topic of chapter 8, in particular in the context of reallocation of institutional funding according to the Guidelines. Ideas and opinions of prominent scientists and policymakers are being presented followed by brief treatise on Czech system of research and development evaluation audit carried out by the company Technopolis Limited. In the conclusion the author summarizes and debates positives and negatives of the Czech system of science evaluation.
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European Summer School for Scientometrics (ESSS)
Pavelová, Alena
Konference ESSS nabízí základní vzdělávání týkající se hlavních aspektů kvantitativní analýzy vědy a techniky. Je to jakýsi vstupní kurz do této problematiky. Určena je zejména pro politiky, vědce, hodnotitele kvality výzkumu, informační pracovníky a knihovníky. ESSS se skládá z přípravného kurzu a konference. Naše účast na této akci byla klíčová pro úkol PHÚ E.2 Vytváření analytických výstupů výkonů české vědy z citačních databází ve fondu NTK pro MŠMT. Zřizovatelem jsme byli pověřeni účastí na projektu Efektivní systém hodnocení a financování výzkumu, vývoje a inovací. K tomu je potřeba proškolit pověřené zaměstnance v nejnovějších poznatcích oboru scientometrie, což bylo očekávaným cíle cesty.
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Altmetrics: An alternative route for evaluation of the impact of scientific articles
Szarzec, Jakub
Trends in measuring of the impact of research results does not change often. The number of citations is still a traditional way how to quantitative measure the impact of the articles on the scientific community. The presentation will be discussed how innovative Altmetrics tool that uses social networks. It will be offered a comparison between this instrument and the current situation. Do these methods affect the sharing of scientific information? Are social networks the right way for measuring the quality of scholarly publications?
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Research assessment and institutional financing in Estonia: 20 years of experience
Saluveer, Madis
The Estonian R&D and higher education system have undergone profound changes over the last 20 years. The institutional reforms in 1990s, continuous evaluation of R&D activities at various levels, focus on high-quality research, and recent investments into the development of R&D infrastructure have increased the competitiveness of Estonian research and researchers internationally. The presentation will tackle the issues of types, scope and frequency of research evaluations in Estonia, use of “metrics” in research assessment as well as the impact of evaluation outcomes upon the research funding system.
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New rules of evaluation of scholarly journals and scholarly institutions in Poland
Fenrich, Wojciech
Recent amendments to laws on Polish science and higher education have resulted in changes in the system of evaluation of both research institutions and scholarly journals. The final result of the assessment will be a new categorization of academic units. As the majority of scientific institutions in Poland are publicly funded, new criteria will have significant impact on their financing. The next evaluation will be conducted in 2013 and will be supported by currently developed computer applications. The address will present the rules of evaluation of journals and research units in Poland and will iscuss the main allegations made against them.
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How to proceed in evaluating and financing science: International Audit recommendations
Moravcová, Jitka
British company Technopolis Group and their partners performed between 2010 and 2011 a deep and complex analysis of the Research, Development and Innovation System in the Czech Republic. The outputs of this analysis are exceptional documents drawn by an internationally recognized authority with extensive experience in the field of management, evaluation and financing of research and development that give us for the first time an independent view of our system. The audit results are a very good starting point for the update of strategic documents such as Research, Development and Innovation System Reform or Research, Development and Innovation National Policy that should lead to the visible improvement of the RDI system effectiveness and contribute to the improved competitiveness of the Czech Republic. All the documents are accessible to general public on the Ministry of Education, Youth and Sports web sites http://audit-vav.reformy-msmt.cz/. The paper will inform about the most important recommendations concerning RDI management, financing and evaluation on all levels.
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