Identification of the Driving Forces Affecting the Future of Research in the Field of Scientometrics in Iran based on the Characteristics of the Knowledge-Based Society [PDF]
Since scientometrics has changed significantly over time, study of its changes can include a description of the past, an analysis of the current situation, and planning for the Future, leading to optimal policymaking and planning by organizations.
ebrahim Emami Gharetappeh+2 more
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“Russian” scientometrics: national adoption strategies [PDF]
Scientometrics as an applied discipline is becoming increasingly popular in the field of organization of scientific research and higher education. At the same time, it is increasingly opposed to “real” science, there is always an active dialogue between ...
Voroshilova Maria+2 more
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The Registry of Scientometric Data Sources [PDF]
In this article, we describe the Registry of Scientometric Data Sources (RSDS) and several scientometric data sources recorded in this open registry that could be of interest for scientometricians, institutional researchers, librarians, practitioners, policy makers, students and other stakeholders with an interest in scientometrics.
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Iranian scientific outputs before and after the initiation of Scientometrics: A short communication [PDF]
Background and aim: Scientometrics as a system of scientific communication plays an important role in evaluating, policy-making and future developments in scientific outputs.
Mousa Bamir+2 more
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Scientometric Rules as a Guide to Transform Science Systems in the Middle East & North Africa [PDF]
This study explores how scientometric data and indicators are used to transform science systems in a selection of countries in the Middle East and North Africa. I propose that scientometric-based rules inform such transformation. First, the research shows how research managers adopt scientometrics as 'global standards'.
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Thematic Convergence of Iran's Scientific Productions in the Field of Health
Introduction: Considering the importance of health domain and proposed policies in the comprehensive scientific health plan, this study aimed to investigate the convergence of subjects in Iranian scientific productions in the field of health.
Fatemeh Parchami Pour+2 more
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Studying review articles in scientometrics and beyond: a research agenda
Review articles are an often neglected genre in scholarly communication. Though there was intense discussion about review articles in scientometrics in the 1970s and 1980s, we find less studies devoted to this genre within the last 20 years.
C. Blümel, Alexander Schniedermann
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Background The tool kits of bibliometrics and science mapping provide a standard methodology to map the knowledge base of specific fields of science. The aim of the present research is the analysis of the recent international trends of sport nutrition ...
Anna Kiss+4 more
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Brain circuity: The case of South Africa as a hub for doctoral education
The production and reproduction of knowledge are important components of national development. As student mobility increases, globally and within Africa, so does the national diversity of students as they seek to further their postgraduate studies at the
François B. Van Schalkwyk+2 more
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Revisiting the scientometric conceptualization of impact and its measurement [PDF]
The development of scientometric indicators and methods for evaluative purposes, requires a multitude of assumptions, conventions, limitations, and caveats. Given this, we cannot permit ambiguities in the key concepts forming the basis of scientometric science itself, or research assessment exercises would rest on quicksand.
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