Capturing the collaboration intensity of research institutions using social network analysisOpen Access

Schlattmann S

Research article in edited proceedings (conference) | Peer reviewed

Abstract

The relevance of collaborations among scientists is growing steadily in order to address complex research problems. On the basis of research institutions this trend of increased collaboration is being shaped through interdisciplinary research centres, institutional networks or centres of excellence. The identification and promotion of collaborative research within the own university has becomea crucial part of strategic planning. Using CRIS-Data as enrichment for decision-making seems to be a practical and obvious approach since in this environment research information across all disciplines are getting consolidated explicitly. In the field of scientometrics examining research collaboration with methods taken from the social network analysis is widely accepted. Instead of analysing the macro-level of science, this paper deals with the potential benefits of using methods from the social network analysis in providing quantitative information about the intra-organizational collaboration for purposes of research management.

Details about the publication

EditorsSicilia M A, Clements A, de Castro P, Simons E
Book title13th International Conference on Current Research Information Systems, CRIS2016, Communicating and Measuring Research Responsibly: Profiling, Metrics, Impact, Interoperability
Page range25-31
PublisherSonstiger Verlag / other publisher
Published byProcedia Computer Science
StatusPublished
Release year2017
Language in which the publication is writtenEnglish
ConferenceCRIS2016: 13th International Conference on Current Research Information Systems, St Andrews, Scotland
Keywordsquantitative measurement of CRIS Data: intra-organizational research collaboration; strategic planning; social network analysis

Authors from the University of Münster

Schlattmann, Stefan

Talks on the publication

Capturing the collaboration intensity of research institutions using social network analysis
Schlattmann, Stefan (09/06/2016)
13th International Conference on Current Research Information Systems, CRIS 2016 Communicating and measuring research…, St. Andrews, Schottland
Type of talk: scientific Talk