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Working Together on the Web, Working Well? Innovation of a Research Work Environment

2011-09-17 , Brake, Irina , Duin, Daphne , Roberts, Dave , Rycroft, Simon , Smith, Vincent S. , Van den Besselaar, Peter

Using a variety of methods, we study the adoption and deployment of a web based research infrastructure for taxonomy and biodiversity research. What are motivations for use, and barriers for deployment? We study the de facto use, and measure the visibility of the knowledge produced within the infrastructure.

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Moderators to Interdisciplinary Research Measure Application

2011-09-16 , Birkholz, Julie , Van den Besselaar, Peter

A decade of studies has explored interdisciplinary research (IDR). Despite this, the theory on IDR remains scattered. We present a typology that aids in explaining this fuzziness. This typology enables to distinguish between the multiple forms of interdisciplinary manifestations, and suggests relevant indicators for interdisciplinarity.

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Convergence in science: Growth and structure of worldwide scientific output, 1993-2008

2011-09-17 , Horlings, Edwin , Van den Besselaar, Peter

We examine if the globalisation of science is accompanied by convergence in the level and structure of scientific output. We use Web of Science data on the scientific output of 205 countries for 1993, 2000, and 2008, distinguished by subject area. We found evidence of absolute and conditional -convergence and -convergence in levels of scientific output, particularly after 2000. The data also show that the portfolios of the majority of the world s science systems are becoming more similar. This convergence of portfolios occurs in convergence clubs rather than as a global process. Exploratory factor analysis shows that countries cluster into eight discrete convergence clubs and perhaps only two: the haves and have-nots . Dynamic shift-share analysis reveals that growth is a normal phenomenon, output composition is only really an issue in the former Soviet Republics (negative) and the LDCs (positive) after 2000, and comparative advantages is where convergence clubs differentiate strongest. The ability of countries to improve local conditions and escape the strictures of their portfolio depends on the interplay of forces along two dimensions. between short-term dynamics and long-term stability and between the complexity of science and the predominance of national policies and institutions. Understanding the design and functioning of a science system in all its complexity is crucial to survive in a world of different speeds with intense competition and persistent gaps between rich and poor. For scientists and policy makers alike, selecting the right science portfolio and knowing the competition are key issues.

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How do dimensions of proximity relate to the effective collaboration? A survey of knowledge intensive networks in the Dutch water sector

2011-09-16 , Heringa, Pieter Willem , Horlings, Edwin , Van den Besselaar, Peter , van der Zouwen, Mariëlle , van Vierssen, Wim , Wen, Bei

How are proximity and outcomes of collaboration among professionals from science, industry, government and society related? We empirically test this relation for geographical, social, organisational and cognitive proximity, based on a survey among professionals in the Dutch water sector. Different dimensions of proximity matter for different expected outcomes (e.g. co-publications, co-inventions, turnover).

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