Qualitative conditions of scientometrics: The new challenges

A. Rip

doi:10.1007/bf02461120

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Scientometrics

Volume/Issue:: Volume 38: Issue 1

Qualitative conditions of scientometrics: The new challenges

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A. Rip

A. Rip University of Twente Centre for Studies on Science, Technology and Society P.O. Box 217 7500 AE Enschede (The Netherlands) P.O. Box 217 7500 AE Enschede (The Netherlands)

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Pages:: 7–26

Online Publication Date:: 26 Jul 2006

Publication Date:: 01 Jan 1997

Article Category:: Research Article

DOI:: https://doi.org/10.1007/bf02461120

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Abstract

While scientometrics is now an established field, there are challenges. A closer look at how scientometricians aggregate building blocks into artfully made products, and point-represent these (e.g. as the map of field X) allows one to overcome the dependence on judgements of scientists for validation, and replace or complement these with intrinsic validation, based on quality checks of the several steps. Such quality checks require qualitative analysis of the domains being studied. Qualitative analysis is also necessary when noninstitutionalized domains and/or domains which do not emphasize texts are to be studied. A further challenge is to reflect on the effects of scientometrics on the development of science; indicators could lead to ‘induced’ aggregation. The availability of scientometric tools and insights might allow scientists and science to become more reflexive.

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Scientometrics
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