Measuring research performance during a changing relationship between science and society

[Eugene Garfield]

Measuring research performance during a changing relationship between 
science and society

Author(s): Erno-Kjolhede, E (Erno-Kjolhede, Erik); Hansson, F (Hansson, Finn)
Source: RESEARCH EVALUATION  Volume: 20  Issue: 2  Pages: 131-143  DOI: 
10.3152/095820211X12941371876544  Published: JUN 2011  

Abstract: This article analyses the emergence of problem-oriented, so-called 
Mode 2 research as a supplement to disciplinary-oriented Mode I research. 
Developments in research are compared with research policy developments, 
focusing on the use of performance indicator tools from new public 
management. Two examples from Denmark and the UK describe how this 
thinking has gained ground in the overall management of the allocation of basic 
funds for university research. Based on the analysis of examples and research 
policy developments, the article argues that existing indicators are lagging 
behind and need to be updated as they do not adequately reflect the politically 
desired Mode 2 features of the public research system. Consequently, there is 
a need to develop and implement new Mode 2 indicators for measuring and 
managing public research. In conclusion, the article suggests possible new 
indicators of Mode 2-oriented research. These indicators need to be further 
developed and can be seen as an agenda for further research.

Language: English
Document Type: Article
KeyWords Plus: RESEARCH ORGANIZATIONS; KNOWLEDGE PRODUCTION; 
MANAGEMENT RESEARCH; UNIVERSITY-RESEARCH; TRIPLE-HELIX; INDICATORS; 
MODE-2; MODERNIZATION; RETHINKING; CREATION

Addresses: [Erno-Kjolhede, E] Copenhagen Sch Econ & Business Adm, Dept 
Management Polit & Philosophy, DK-2000 Frederiksberg, Denmark
[Erno-Kjolhede, E] Silkeborg Data, Customer Serv, DK-8600 Silkeborg, Denmark
Reprint Address: Hansson, F (reprint author), Copenhagen Sch Econ & Business 
Adm, Dept Management Polit & Philosophy, Porcelaenshaven 18 A, DK-2000 
Frederiksberg, Denmark

E-mail Address: eek at sd.dk, fh.lpf at cbs.dk
IDS Number: 789SS
ISSN: 0958-2029
URL: 
http://www.ingentaconnect.com/content/beech/rev/2011/00000020/00000002
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