Abstract
Changes in the production of research (more collaborative, more inter- and transdisciplinary, more oriented towards societal demand) are influencing the ways in which research is evaluated. Traditional methods of evaluation primarily focussing on the production of scientific articles have long since given way to more comprehensive methods in which researchers’ other activities are assessed too. Beyond these developments, evaluation also involves research endeavours concerning collaboration with other stakeholders in society, such as industry, NGO’s, consumer groups, or governmental organisations.
Highlights
Changes in the production of research are influencing the ways in which research is evaluated
Traditional methods of evaluation primarily focussing on the production of scientific articles have long since given way to more comprehensive methods in which researchers’ other activities are assessed too
Perhaps more important is the overarching question of the function of evaluation itself in the newly emerging context. Is it an instrument primarily used for purposes of accountability, or is it an instrument for mutual learning and improving the research effort? Improving in this context does not mean striving for a higher position in one of the international rankings, but being more effective in reaching the scientific and societal goals intended
Summary
Changes in the production of research (more collaborative, more inter- and transdisciplinary, more oriented towards societal demand) are influencing the ways in which research is evaluated. Traditional methods of evaluation primarily focussing on the production of scientific articles have long since given way to more comprehensive methods in which researchers’ other activities are assessed too.
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