Hicks D. Tomizawa H. Saitoh Y. Kobayashi S. "Bibliometric techniques in the evaluation of federally funded research in the United States" Research Evaluation 13(2): 78-86 August 2004

[Eugene Garfield]

E-mail Addresses: diana.hicks at pubpolicy.gatech.edu

Title: Bibliometric techniques in the evaluation of federally funded
research in the United States

Author(s): Hicks D, Tomizawa H, Saitoh Y, Kobayashi S

Source: RESEARCH EVALUATION 13 (2): 78-86 AUG 2004

Document Type: Article
Language: English

Cited References: 24      Times Cited: 0

Abstract: Research evaluation in the USA historically tended to rely more
heavily on peer review than on bibliometric method, but interest in
quantitative methods including bibliometrics appears to be growing. In this
paper, we discuss the use of bibliometric techniques of research evaluation
by the US federal government over the past decade. Within the past decade,
commentators have pointed to something of a rebirth of interest in
evaluation along with pressure on agencies to develop quantitative
indicators. Evaluation of economic and societal outcomes of research has
become a priority. Bibliometric method continues to evolve in response to
these needs and therefore often finds application in evaluations of federal
agency research.

Addresses: Hicks D (reprint author), Georgia Inst Technol, Sch Publ Hlth,
Atlanta, GA 30332 USA
Georgia Inst Technol, Sch Publ Hlth, Atlanta, GA 30332 USA
CHI Res Inc, Haddon Hts, NJ 08035 USA
MEXT, NISTEP, Tokyo, Japan

Publisher: BEECH TREE PUBLISHING, 10 WATFORD CLOSE,, GUILDFORD GU1 2EP,
SURREY, ENGLAND
Subject Category: INFORMATION SCIENCE & LIBRARY SCIENCE
IDS Number: 864PA
ISSN: 0958-2029

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