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    Bibliometric modelling and policy making

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    Authors
    Smith, Kerry
    Marinova, D.
    Date
    2003
    Type
    Conference Paper
    
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    Smith, Kerry and Marinova, Dora. 2003. Bibliometric modelling and policy making, in Post, D.A. (ed), MODSIM 2003: International Congress on Modelling and Simulation: Integrative Modeling of Biophysical, Social and Economic Systems for Resource Management Solutions, Jul 14-17 2003, pp. 1177-1182. Townsville, QLD: Modelling and Simulation Society of Australia and New Zealand.
    Source Title
    Proceedings of International Congress on Modelling and Simulation, MODSIM 2003: Integrative modelling of biophysical, social and economic systems for resource management solutions
    Source Conference
    MODSIM 2003: International Congress on Modelling and Simulation: Integrative modeling of biophysical, social and economic systems for resource management solutions
    Additional URLs
    http://www.mssanz.org.au/MODSIM03/Volume_03/B06/03_Smith_Bibliometric.pdf
    ISBN
    1 74052 098 X
    Faculty
    Division of Humanities
    Faculty of Media, Society and Culture
    Department of Media and Information
    Faculty of Media, Society and Culture (MSC)
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    Published by the Modelling & Simulation Society of Australia & New Zealand.

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    http://hdl.handle.net/20.500.11937/45048
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    • Curtin Research Publications
    Abstract

    Bibliometric methods for analysing and describing research output have been in existence and usage for over half a century. This has been supported internationally by the establishment and operations of organisations such as the Institute for Scientific Information (ISI) and the continual release and calculations of journal lists, bibliometric indicators and rankings. More recently bibliometric analyses have responded to the changes posed by the growing field of Internet publishing by incorporating some electronic versions of journals. Policy makers in Australia have been relying on such bibliometric information and analyses in making funding decisions and encouraging the development of research potential and strengths. This raises a number of concerns. Does bibliometric modelling of research productivity reflect the real impact research has for Australia's future? Is the electronic word in all its varieties overpowering the printed word? Is the grey literature as important as the officially recognised prestigious publications? Are the expectations policy makers, policy executives and managers draw from bibliometric modelling justified? The paper attempts to provide some answers to these questions based on a study of three Australian research centres in the field of the geosciences. The analysis reveals a number of anomalies in the generalisations made when ISI models are used for policy decisions.

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