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Scientometrics of peer review
Flaminio Squazzoni1, Elise Brezis2, Ana Marušić3
1Department of Economics and Management, University of Brescia, Brescia, Italy.
Scientometrics
|October 24, 2017
Summary
This special issue explores scientometrics of peer review, highlighting the need for more quantitative research. It aims to establish peer review as a research field, addressing data limitations in bibliometric studies.
Area of Science:
- Bibliometrics
- Scientometrics
- Peer Review Studies
Background:
- Peer review is fundamental to scientific publishing and bibliometric analysis.
- Quantitative studies on peer review are underdeveloped due to data scarcity.
Purpose of the Study:
- Introduce a special issue on the scientometrics of peer review.
- Promote peer review as an interdisciplinary research field.
- Stimulate quantitative research on peer review processes.
Main Methods:
- Compilation of papers from COST ACTION TD1306 workshops and conferences.
- Focus on quantitative approaches to analyzing peer review.
Main Results:
- Highlights the current state of quantitative research in peer review.
- Identifies data limitations as a key challenge.
- Showcases emerging research directions.
Conclusions:
- Emphasizes the need for increased quantitative investigation into peer review.
- Advocates for establishing scientometrics of peer review as a distinct research area.
- Encourages interdisciplinary collaboration to overcome data challenges.
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