van Raan, R&D evaluation at the beginning of the new century

[Gretchen Whitney]

AUTHOR'S E-MAIL: vanraan at cwts.leidenuniv.nl

Title   :       R&D evaluation at the beginning of the new century
Author  :        van Raan AFJ
Journal :        RESEARCH EVALUATION 9: (2) 81-86 AUG 2000

 Document type: Article    Language: English    Cited References: 10
Times Cited: 0


Abstract:
The assessment of the socioeconomic impact of R&D is a crucial issue on
science and technology policy, Following recent
discussions in a special working group of the European Union, the main
problems are sketched and then limits and
opportunities are identified Elements for 'the wayforward' in this delicate
matter are suggested. One is the application of
objective, high-quality evaluation methods; a recent 'real- life' example,
the application of an advanced bibliometric research
performance evaluation and monitoring methodology, particularly designed for
new, interdisciplinary, application-oriented
research, is discussed.

Addresses:
van Raan AFJ, Leiden Univ, Ctr Sci & Technol Studies, Wassenaarseweg 52, POB
9555, NL-2300 RB Leiden,
Netherlands.
Leiden Univ, Ctr Sci & Technol Studies, NL-2300 RB Leiden, Netherlands.

Publisher:
BEECH TREE PUBLISHING, GUILDFORD

IDS Number:
344UX

ISSN:
0958-2029

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