This paper analyzes the characteristics of the two main methods currently used for the evaluation of research––peer review and bibliometrics––in light of the transition from a traditional ‘mode 1’ form of scientific research to a new ‘mode 2’ form. The new mode operates within a context of application in that problems are not set within a disciplinary framework. It is carried out in nonhierarchical, heterogeneously organised forms which are essentially transient. One consequence of these changes is that mode 2 makes use of a wider range of criteria in judging quality of research.
Research evaluation and Mode 2 science / Faggiolani, Chiara. - In: LETTERA MATEMATICA. - ISSN 2281-5937. - STAMPA. - 1:4(2014), pp. 191-197. [10.1007/s40329-014-0033-5]
Research evaluation and Mode 2 science
FAGGIOLANI, CHIARA
2014
Abstract
This paper analyzes the characteristics of the two main methods currently used for the evaluation of research––peer review and bibliometrics––in light of the transition from a traditional ‘mode 1’ form of scientific research to a new ‘mode 2’ form. The new mode operates within a context of application in that problems are not set within a disciplinary framework. It is carried out in nonhierarchical, heterogeneously organised forms which are essentially transient. One consequence of these changes is that mode 2 makes use of a wider range of criteria in judging quality of research.I documenti in IRIS sono protetti da copyright e tutti i diritti sono riservati, salvo diversa indicazione.
