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Ortega hypothesis
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Quantitative study of factors affecting the selection and presentation of scientific material to the general public
The science-related material published in newspapers can be analysed to provide insight into the biases and techniques involved in transferring knowledge from the science community to the general public. A par...
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Citations and departmental research ratings
A recent extensive review of research in British universities has produced a research rating for each university department based primarily on peer review of the department's publications. In this preliminary ...
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Little scientometrics, big scientometrics ... and beyond
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The use of an algorithmic approach for the assessment of research quality
Recent years have seen a growing interest in the use of quantitative parameters for assessing the quality of research carried out at universities. In the UK, university departments are now subject to regular i...