Could Distributed Peer Review Better Decide Grant Funding?
The landscape of academic grant funding is notoriously competitive and plagued by lengthy, bureaucratic processes, exacerbated by difficulties in finding willing reviewers. Distributed […]
Five Ways We Could Use Altmetrics in the Next REF
Although many are excited by the possibilities for using alternative metrics to supplement research assessment, others are concerned about gaming the figures. Mike Thelwall provides his recommendations for uses of altmetrics in Britain’s national research evaluation exercises.
Round-up of Social Science Research
The following articles are drawn from SAGE Insight, which spotlights research published in SAGE’s more than 700 journals. The articles linked below are free […]
Round-up of Social Science Research
The following articles are drawn from SAGE Insight, which spotlights research published in SAGE’s more than 700 journals. The articles linked below are free […]
Is Big Data Galloping to a ‘Horsemeat Moment’?
Big data is ultimately a big boon for both researchers and the public. But without some reasonable and quick regulation, argues Duncan Shaw, scandals arising from its misuse could turn the public’s stomach.
Do Students in Germany and England See University Differently?
In a cross-posting with Viva Voce podcasts, Richard Budd at the University of Bristol describes the differences between English and German university systems and student attitudes toward them.
Tracking the Provenance of Corruption
In an award-winning paper, political scientist Alberto Simpser looks at the persistence and mobility of corruption in an increasingly mobile world.
A Primer for the Public: 10 Tips for Interpreting Research
We want decisions to be based on data and evidence and not ideology or gut feelings. But being presented with research results only starts the process of understanding what to draw from it.
Building Buzz Really Is a Good Career Move
Tweeting and talking to reporters sure must be a good thing for boosting buzz about researchers’ work and then ultimately their careers, right? A new study says absolutely, but it also questions the benefits of some other career-boosting activities.
