Journal Article Ambiguity and conflict in the development of ‘Third Mission’ indicators Get access Jordi Molas-Gallart, Molas-Gallart Search for other works by this author on: Oxford Academic Google Scholar Elena Castro-Martínez Research Evaluation, Volume 16, Issue 4, December 2007, Pages 321–330, https://doi.org/10.3152/095820207X263592 Published: 01 2007

This paper applies the SIAMPI approach, which focuses on concept of productive interactions, to identification social impact research in sciences. An extensive interview programme with researchers a Welsh university centre was conducted identify interactions and perceived impacts. The argues that an understanding focus processes interaction between stakeholders provides effective way study deal attribution problem common evaluation research. approach thereby differentiates itself from other...

Abstract Transformative Innovation Policies (TIPs) assert that addressing the key challenges currently facing our societies requires profound changes in current socio-technical systems. To leverage such ‘socio-technical transitions’ calls for a different, broad mix of research and innovation policies, with particular attention being paid to policy experiments. As TIPs diffuse gain legitimacy they pose substantial evaluation challenge: how can we evaluate these experiments narrow geographical...

The analysis of how research contributes to society typically focuses on the study those transactions that are mediated through formal legal instruments (research contracts, patent licensing and creation companies). Research has shown, however, informal means technology transfer also important. This paper explores importance collaborations provides evidence extent which between researchers non-academic partners take place informally in social sciences humanities (SSH). Data is obtained from...

Funding organisations are increasingly asking academics to show evidence of the economic and social value generated by their research. These requests have often been associated with emergence a so-called ‘new contract for research’ related implementation new research evaluation systems. Although rhetoric is similar across countries organisations, in practice can fulfil very different purposes. Additionally, assessment public poses challenges depending on academic field under analysis. This...

Journal Article Assessing the non-academic impact of grant-funded socio-economic research: results from a pilot study Get access Jordi Molas-Gallart, Molas-Gallart Search for other works by this author on: Oxford Academic Google Scholar Puay Tang, Tang Susie Morrow Research Evaluation, Volume 9, Issue 3, December 2000, Pages 171–182, https://doi.org/10.3152/147154400781777269 Published: 01 2000

This article reviews the literature and practice concerned with evaluation of science, technology, innovation (STI) policies theway these relate to theories process. Referring experience European Union (EU), authors review attempts ensure that STI policy theory is informed by advances in authors'understanding They argue, however, lags behind theory. Despite efforts promote theory-led evaluations based on new systemic nature innovation, EU continues favor development methods implicitly...

Through a comparative study of the United Kingdom and Spain, this article addresses effect different research governance structures on functioning uses evaluation. It distinguishes three main evaluation uses: distributive, improvement, controlling. Research in plays important distributive improvement roles while Spanish system plays, mainly, controlling function minor role. The differences that identifies should not be attributed to alleged positions two countries putative learning curve....

The perception that many promising results from basic biomedicine have not systematically contributed to medical treatments and, ultimately, health care improvements, has led a wide range of publicly funded initiatives aiming at facilitating the 'translation' scientific discoveries into beneficial applications and practices. Many these been branded as 'Translational Research' (TR), term widely applied large research programmes, activities, even academic journals. With popularity term, debate...

In the last two decades many countries in periphery of science system have developed policies to improve 'quality' their science. These for 'catching up' with include policy instruments based on notions or 'excellence' – either explicitly implicitly. An analysis these reveals observations. First, they are quantitative evaluation methods that implemented a formulaic and rigid manner. Second, criteria implicit evaluations aim at international excellence thus often biased against research...

Journal Article Networked research infrastructures and their governance: The case of biobanking Get access Ingeborg Meijer, Meijer * 1Center for Science Technology Studies, Leiden University, PO Box 905, 2300 AX Leiden, Netherlands *Corresponding author. Email: Ingeborg.meijer11@gmail.com Search other works by this author on: Oxford Academic Google Scholar Jordi Molas-Gallart, Molas-Gallart 2INGENIO (CSIC-UPV), Universitat Politécnica de València, Camino Vera s/n, 46022, Valencia, Spain...

The impact of national legislative frameworks on the higher education sector's contribution to technological innovation is heavily disputed. This paper argues that may stimulate development local practices for management and exploitation intellectual property ( IP ), which in turn determine level academic patenting. We present case studies two comparable universities each four selected E uropean countries with different histories legislation. A within‐country analysis shows a wider range...

Abstract Growth in collaborative research raises difficulties for those tasked with evaluation, particularly situations where outcomes are slow to emerge. This article presents the ‘Diversity Approach Research Evaluation’ (DARE) as a novel way assess how researchers engaged knowledge creation and application work together teams. DARE provides two important insights: first, it reveals differences background experience between individual team members that can make collaboration both valuable...

Abstract This article presents the insights from an evaluation of a transformative policy experiment, in food domain, conducted at Swedish Agency Innovation (Vinnova). To be consistent with principles and objectives these policies, it was necessary to implement formative approach developed Transformative Policy Consortium (TIPC), that is supportive experimental policies designed for highly complex uncertain environments. The main characteristics this its differences similarities other...

In this article we develop a ‘Stakeholder Mapping’ approach to ex-ante policy evaluation. The proposed framework helps assess implementation activities by applying several tests evaluate the completeness, non-redundancy, proper assignment and internal consistency of design. We illustrate method it analysis e-commerce in Iran. conclude assessing strengths weaknesses approach.

Abstract Translational research policies aim to reshape how biomedical scientists organize, conceive, and conduct science in order accelerate healthcare improvements medical innovations. Yet most analyses evaluations of these initiatives focus on measuring the outputs generated different stages process rather than observing scientists’ practices directly. In this article, we analyze collaboration networks formed by participating a large translational initiative. Based data derived from...

The spread of bibliometric indicators in research evaluation and policy has been accompanied by an increasing realisation that indicators' use is often problematic and/or inappropriate.In this article, we propose a parsimonious framework to analyse the conditions under which become problematic.We can breakdown for three reasons.First, because parameters models linking properties are unstable and, as consequence, cannot be compared across spaces or time.Second, underlying incorrect.Third,...