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B Sustainable Growth and EU 2020 Regional Innovation Monitor Plus Regional Innovation Report West Transdanubia technopolis group in cooperation with Andrea Szalavetz, independent expert
Regional Innovation Monitor Plus i Table of contents 1. Main Trends and Challenges in the Regional Innovation System 4 1. 1 Recent Trends in Economic Performance 4 1
24 Regional Innovation Monitor Plus 1 PREFACE Launched in 2010, the Regional Innovation Monitor1 continues to be one of the flagship initiatives of DG Enterprise and Industry of the European commission.
with a view to preparing the Annual EU Regional Innovation Monitor Plus report. European commission official responsible for the project is Alberto Licciardello (Alberto.
http://ec. europa. eu/enterprise/policies/innovation/policy/regionalinnovation/monitor/region/select Copyright of the document belongs to the European commission.
may appear. 1 http://ec. europa. eu/enterprise/policies/innovation/policy/regional-innovation/monitor/2 Regional Innovation Monitor Plus Executive Summary 1. Main Trends
Regional Innovation Monitor Plus 3 At the same time regional innovation strategy development has remained an example of textbook-type decentralisation:
and more and more demand side policy instruments are included in RIS3. 4 Regional Innovation Monitor Plus 1. Main Trends
Regional Innovation Monitor Plus 5 The key driver of growth in the region is oriented the export production of foreign subsidiaries.
ve to EU 6 Regional Innovation Monitor Plus 1. 2 Recent Trends in Regional Innovation Performance Among the Hungarian convergence regions, West Transdanubia features the most spectacular development
Regional Innovation Monitor Plus 7 instruments have been purchased to serve local companies'research and testing necessities
8 Regional Innovation Monitor Plus Figure 2 Innovation Performance Indicators Source: Eurostat. 0 50 100 150 200 250 300 350 400 450 Turnover of innova:
on core RTDI (per mln pop) Structural funds on business innova: ons (per mln pop) Total R&d personnel(%)Employment in knowledge--intensive services(%)Empl. in medium--high/high-tech manufacturing(%)EPO patent applica:
ve to EU Regional Innovation Monitor Plus 9 Figure 3 R&d Expenditure per Sector of Performance 0. 00%0. 20%0. 40%0. 60
10 Regional Innovation Monitor Plus Source: Eurostat. Figure 4 Share of R&d Expenditure per Sector of Performance Source:
on R&d Regional Innovation Monitor Plus 11 Figure 5 GERD and GDP Trends Source: Eurostat.
-Dunántúl HU22 HU EU27 12 Regional Innovation Monitor Plus Figure 6 Technological & Non-technological Innovators Source:
ons new to the market(%)Regional Innovation Monitor Plus 13 priorities are related set and policy measures drafted:
but also reinforce the regional market for technology. 14 Regional Innovation Monitor Plus 2. Innovation Policy Governance In the wake of EU accession,
Regional Innovation Monitor Plus 15 (over the coming programming period) to be allocated in a decentralised way for the financing of their own programmes.
which were very difficult to administer and monitor. Therefore, RIAS'role was restricted to determining the range of strategic sectors that would receive targeted support in the framework of the regionally decentralised programmes.
whereas OP-support constitutes hardly bearable administrative burden for beneficiaries. 16 Regional Innovation Monitor Plus Economy Programme;
Regional Innovation Monitor Plus 17 These institutional changes coupled with the firing of experts, dispersion and redistribution of authorities and responsibilities have slowed necessarily down the absorption of EU Structural Funds.
as well. 18 Regional Innovation Monitor Plus Table 1 Innovation Policy Governance Description Comment Degree of general regional autonomy From low to none at NUTS2 level
and broken network linkages Regional Innovation Monitor Plus 19 3. Innovation Policy Instruments and Orientations 3. 1 The Regional Innovation Policy Mix Compared to the 2000s,
or industry-university-specific collaborative innovation, support 20 Regional Innovation Monitor Plus to the development of incubation and innovation management services,
Regional Innovation Monitor Plus 21 foreign-owned companies (up till 2014 with more than 40 companies12.
which cannot be considered as a real innovation even in the broadest sense of the term. 22 Regional Innovation Monitor Plus Development Programme addressed other phases in the innovation cycle:
and EU-level thematic objectives and suggests that the above-detailed policy priorities of the regional documents (that had interiorised EU thematic objectives) will all be addressed by national policy Regional Innovation Monitor Plus 23 measures.
or diminish environmental harm are planned also to be supported in the coming programming period. 24 Regional Innovation Monitor Plus Table 2 Existing Regional Innovation Support Measures Title Duration Policy
. Direct funding to business R&d and innovation €583k National Development Agency http://ec. europa. eu/enterprise/policies/innovation/policy/regionalinnovation/monitor/supportmeasure
non-R&d innovation € 20m National Development Agency http://ec. europa. eu/enterprise/policies/innovation/policy/regionalinnovation/monitor/supportmeasure/support-market-oriented
process and other non-R&d innovation n. a. National Development Agency http://ec. europa. eu/enterprise/policies/innovation/policy/regionalinnovation/monitor
/regionalinnovation/monitor/supportmeasure/support-complextechnological-innovation-enterprisesaics Dental Innovation 2012-2013 4. 1. Direct funding to business R&d and innovation €4m National
Development Agency http://ec. europa. eu/enterprise/policies/innovation/policy/regionalinnovation/monitor/supportmeasure/dental-innovation-innovationdentist-services Regional Innovation Monitor
. eu/enterprise/policies/innovation/policy/regionalinnovation/monitor/supportmeasure/support-research-futureoriented-ict-technologies-and-ensuringsupply-it-experts Source:
Budgetary allocations can exceed this period. 26 Regional Innovation Monitor Plus 3. 2 Regional Policies and Initiatives in Support of Advanced Manufacturing WT,
Regional Innovation Monitor Plus 27 Regional higher education institutions are important actors from the point of view of AM.
neither did they indicate any of the region's 28 Regional Innovation Monitor Plus key industries as specific priorities
Regional Innovation Monitor Plus 29 Integration of policy objectives was accomplished however by the beneficiaries who submitted applications to a number of calls, each
members'capacity development and the development of automotive industry related education. 22 Centrope tt established a voucher scheme to facilitate SMES'access to R&d services. 30 Regional Innovation Monitor
Regional Innovation Monitor Plus 31 8. The dominance of supply-oriented measures at the expense of demand-and commercialisation-oriented ones;
Seabright, 1996.32 Regional Innovation Monitor Plus equipment) was regulated not, sustainability was taken not into account (universities had no funding to employ a person who operates the research equipment
Sooner or later new investments were necessary with respect to the newly purchased equipment (upgrading of the related software, maintenance,
Publicly Regional Innovation Monitor Plus 33 available data about the applicant companies should be checked, including the number of their employees and the volume of applicants'net sales.
The report recommended that future cluster policies should focus on established successful and innovative clusters (in particular, on members'joint investment projects and 34 Regional Innovation Monitor Plus on other collaborative projects
Regional Innovation Monitor Plus 35 Complementary to tangible investment in new technology, another measure(‘Support to companies'complex technological innovation'within the Science and Innovation Programme) supported
and linkages building with potential business partners. 36 Regional Innovation Monitor Plus 3. 5 Possible Future Orientations
Regional Innovation Monitor Plus 37 At the same time new sectoral orientations were mentioned also: Within the automotive sector:
2012 38 Regional Innovation Monitor Plus by dedicated resources: documents include more innovative demand-side instruments such as awareness increase (for creative industries, design, green solutions etc.;
Regional Innovation Monitor Plus 39 Appendix A Bibliography 1. Angster, T, . & Bujdosó, I.,& Madar, E,
www. kormany. hu (not available any more) 40 Regional Innovation Monitor Plus 15. Nyugat-Dunántúl (2014) West Transdanubia:
http://ec. europa. eu/enterprise/policies/innovation/policy/regionalinnovation/monitor/policy-document/ris-navigator-regional-innovation-strategy-westtransdanubian-region 21.
www. bruegel. org Regional Innovation Monitor Plus 41 28. Zala Megyei Közgyulés (2013) Zala megye területfejlesztési koncepciója.
01.07.2014). 42 Regional Innovation Monitor Plus Appendix C Statistical Data HU22 Nyugat-Dunántúl Country EU27 Year Source Performance relative to Performance
62 0, 60 0, 54 2010 MERIT-ESS 115,2 103,1 Regional Innovation Monitor Plus 43 HU22 Nyugat-Dunántúl Country EU27 Year
6 100,7 Structural funds on core RTDI (Euros per mln population) 155,58 155,83 63,01 2007-2013 Eurostat 246,9 99,8 Change in Employment in medium
IBM 2014 Global Location Trends Report Source: Global Innovation Index 2014 Source: IMD World Competitiveness Year Book 2014 (Ireland is at 11) APJ STRATEGIC AMBITION 3:
To build world-class clusters in key sectors of opportunity 9 of the 10 top global software companies 9 of the 10 top global pharmaceutical companies top global medical technologies companies
and to increase the levels of research, innovation and technology development for the benefit of enterprise. 1 IMD World Competitiveness Yearbook 2014 2 IMF, World Economic Outlook,
and Key sectoral initiatives in high growth sectors such as food, manufacturing, software, internationally traded services and construction resulting in a more diversified trade portfolio for Enterprise Ireland clients,
Task force on Big data, DJEI) 88 Monitor progress annually, based on the KPIS, and produce a report updating/revising the main actions.
and the underpinning legislation for the 29 core licences across 40 licensing authorities that are being considered in the first phase of this project was undertaken and formed part of the Request for Tender documentation.
We os. This cil. result the his eing 7, . 6 in this 2015 ACTION PLAN FOR JOBS 85 7. Entrepreneurship Central bank research shows that startup companies in the first five years of existence account for two thirds of all new jobs
The fiscal outlook for 2015 is better than in previous years. Ireland's economic recovery is well under way,
An independent panel was convened at end 2014 to review progress and will report in early 2015 on next steps to sustain progress
policy has been focused mainly around four core strategic policies:(a) prioritisation of public funds into areas of research that offer most potential for economic recovery and social progress (b) consolidation of resources in units of scale and scientific excellence (c) increased
in light of a more optimistic economic outlook, there is now an opportunity to set them in context
and complete the review of the Independent Panel established to review progress. DJEI, Research Prioritisation Action Group) 267 Develop a successor to the Strategy for Science,
Iot has the potential to provide the same transformation as the personal computer did for business in the 90's
Additive manufacture (also known as 3d printing) is enabling development of extremely complex products without the normal stresses
and encouraging new technology intensive and software start-ups that are focused on addressing the needs of the manufacturing sector.
DJEI, Consultative Committee) 11.7 National Institute for Bioprocessing Research and Training In December 2014, the IDA Ireland Board approved €7. 5 million in core RD&I
DCENR) 369 Monitor public sector energy usage and publish an annual report on energy usage in the public sector.
Q3 2014=110.7 Q3 2014=126.0 Warehousing Computer services Legal and Accounting Services 2011=100 2011=100 2011=100 Q3 2014
Direct Investment FET Further Education and Training FH2020 Food Harvest 2020 GEDI Global Entrepreneurship Development Index GEM Global Entrepreneurship Monitor GDP
The second chapter provides an outlook on the policy activities that are happening in the European union.
1. 1 Core elements and common features 6 1. 2 Social innovation and social entrepreneurship 8 2 EU initiatives and activities on social innovation
1. 1. 1 Core elements and common features Starting from their literature review, Caulier-Grice et al.
2012) suggest a number of common features and core elements of social innovation, which can be visualized in the following Fig. 1. 1. Fig. 1. 1 Core elements and common features of social innovation Source:
Caulier-Grice et al. 2012 Five core elements should be present to define a social innovation:
1) Novelty: Social innovations need to be new in some way, either new to the field, sector, region, market or user,
and creating the core elements of the Transition Model. The Transition Town concept applied permaculture principles to develop a 12-step approach
which is a smallscale workshop equipped with an array of flexible computer controlled tools that help to transform ideas into real products through digital fabrication.
Weights for the TAI indicators based on maximum likelihood (ML) or principal components (PC) method for the extraction of the common factors...
Non-compensatory multi-criteria analysis NMAR Not Missing At random in the context of imputation methods OECD Organization for Economic Co-operation and Development PC Principal Component PCA Principal
data on the number of employees that use computers might not be available. Instead, the number of employees who have access to computers could be used as a proxy.
As in the case of soft data, caution must be taken in the utilisation of proxy indicators.
=>k tqj tqj k k tqj tqj k c Ic x c x cc Pc x c x c where P and I indicate a preference
Table 7. Eigenvalues of individual TAI indicators PC Eigenvalue%of variance Cumulative%1 3. 3 41.9 41.9 2 1. 7 21.8 63.7
METHODOLOGY AND USER GUIDE ISBN 978-92-64-04345-9-OECD 2008 91 Likelihood (ML) were to be used instead of Principal Components (PC),
Weights for the TAI indicators based on maximum likelihood (ML) or principal components (PC) method for the extraction of the common factors M L PC Patents 0. 19 0
) The core of AHP is an ordinal pairwise comparison of attributes. For a given objective, the comparisons are made between pairs of individual indicators,
Employment Outlook (OECD, 1999; Composite Indicator on E-business Readiness (EC, 2004b; National Health care System Performance (King's Fund.
'for both dependent and independent input factors, are implemented in the freely distributed software SIMLAB (Saltelli et al.,
45 however, their theoretical complexity and the amount of computer power required to perform relatively simple graph searches make them difficult to implement in a convenient manner.
where inter-subjectivity may be at the core of the exercise, such as when participative approaches to weight negotiations are adopted.
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Software for sensitivity analysis is available at http://www. jrc. ec. europa. eu/uasa/prj-sa-soft. asp.
Saltelli A. 2002), Making best use of model valuations to compute sensitivity indices, Computer Physics Communications, 145: 280-297.
Transparency International's Corruption Index, http://www. transparency. org/cpi/2004/cpi2004. en. html#cpi2004 Trufte E. R. 2001), The Visual Display
Watanabe S.,(1960), Information theoretical analysis of multivariate correlation, IBM Journal of Research and development 4: 66-82.
The intelligent functioning of the smart grid depends on the capability to support a communication layer in tandem with an energy delivery layer in the grid. 10) Fault tolerance/self-healing:
and computer-oriented monitoring than in the contemporary grid, where grid operations are rather reactive,
ACCA has held consistently unique core values: opportunity, diversity, innovation, integrity and accountability. We believe that accountants bring value to economies in all stages of development.
often ahead of free resources and in areas not traditionally understood to form the core of the profession's offering,
Europeanuropeanuropeanuropeanuropeanuropeanuropean Commissionommissionommissionommissionommissionommissionommissionommissionommiss on 2010c), Cloud computing (the use of online servers for the purposes of information storage and remote access), if not a familiar term, will be a familiar concept to many through the widespread use of Web
to enable European SMES to make the most of cloud computing. Making an informed choicecloud computing requires careful consideration by an SME owner of the kind of services the firm is able to buy, the interoperability of these with current software, the pricing of bolt-on services,
At its core, eco-innovation is about creating business models that are both competitive and respect the environment by reducing resource intensity of products and services.
if Hazadous Reduced Regulatory Requirement Requires County License Hazardous Flourescent Tubes Batteries Computers Electronics Silver Wastes Oil Antifreeze Special Wastes Solvents Electroplating Manufacture Process PCB,
State and Outlook 2010. Material resources and Waste. European Environment Agency, Copenhagen. Eco-innovations focused on improving material
Ecococon in Lithuania is a small company that has started reaping the benefits of building houses out of straw panels,
software tool for Energy-using products and processes for SMES in this sector. www. limas-eup. eu/en/eupeco profiler?
Develop indicators to monitor performance. Develop clear indicators based on the code of conduct to monitor progress. Internal and external communication is also very important at all stages.
Develop collaborative practices and strong relationships with clients and suppliers Foster collaborative practices, e g. mutualised supply management systems, collabortive planning, forecasting and replenishment.
TRI-VIZOR's Cross Supply Chain Methodology software makes it possible to maximise in real-time the total community gains in cost and CO2. www. trivizor. com Shields Environment:
www. accenture. com/us-en/outlook/Pages/outlookjournal-2012-why-sustainable-supply-chain-is-good-business. aspx Eco-innovate production processes Eco-innovate!
Do we have systems in place to monitor ecoinnovation trends related to our core business? Key challenges for your business Developing eco-innovative products,
What are the characteristics of our core customer groups (e g. mass, niche, segmented? What type of relationship does each customer type expect from us?
What added value environmental benefits can be attached to the core concept and? How can stakeholders be rewarded for adopting
These resources are for internet platforms that are digital open source and open hardware environments supporting social innovation by empowering
and facilitating citizens'participation. One of the projects is responsible for the impact analysis of Digital Social Innovation impacts.
CAPS uses collective intelligence and contributes to develop an open source and decentralized infrastructure for connecting citizens and the internet in a decentralized open architecture.
a centralized social network, take Google docs, a centralized group and document management system, take Youtube, a centralized media hosting facility.
2014), the core component of the CAPS world is made up of research projects for Grassroots Experiments and Pilots,
and soon their results will be assessed by individual panels of individual experts (annual reviews). There will also be an impact assessment in January 2014,
ownership and accountability Putting innovation at the core of the EU policy-making process cannot be only a declaration of intent.
TOWARDS EUROPE 2020 he word innovation lies increasingly at the core of the EU agenda.
2 a business panel on future European innovation policy that provided a set of recommendations from a business perspective on priorities for future EU innovation policy;
improving governance through accountability and coordination Putting innovation at the core of the EU policy-making process cannot only be a declaration of intent.
The Proper Balance Of Competition And Patent Law And Policy, 2003 available at http://www. ftc. gov/os/2003/10/innovationrpt. pdf. Presentations by Bruno van Pottelsberghe
All this should be supported by a sound Patent Information system allowing the applicants and the public to access patent documentation collections and monitor the prosecution of patent applications.
when considering the amount of funding that Europe is pouring into the R&d efforts of research and technology organisations (RTOS) and universities through framework programmes and other funds.
Due to complexities in the value chain of innovation and in core technologies CRTS are characterised by large amounts of enabling know-how not necessarily codified and not necessarily patented.
Alstom, Exxonmobil, General electric, Microsoft, Philips, Siemens and Vestas. The proposal for the creation of technology centers is provided in a concept paper titled Climate Change Technology Centers,
A vision for 2020, Report of the Expert Panel for the Review of the European Standardisation System, exp384, February 2010, available online at:
http://ec. europa. eu/enterprise/policies/european-standards/files/express/exp 384 express report final distrib en. pdf. The Expert Panel for the Review of the European Standardisation System (EXPRESS) comprised 30 individual
Common in open source IP environments. No financial compensation for technology providers. F) RAND Once the standard is set,
research organisations, C (2008) 1329,4 October. 84 GLOSSARY OF ACRONYMS Expert Panel for the Review of the European Standardisation System (EXPRESS)( 2010), Standardisation for a competitive and innovative Europe:
a vision for 2020, Report of the Expert Panel for the Review of the European Standardisation System, exp384, February (http://ec. europa. eu/enterprise/policies/european-standards/files/express
Microsoft 86 LIST OF TASK FORCE PARTICIPANTS, SPEAKERS AND INVITED GUESTS Mr. Peter Dröll Head of Unit DG ENTR European commission Peter.
Relations Manager Legal & Corporate Affairs EMEA Microsoft Belgium tofeehan@microsoft. com Mr. Antonio Hilario Garcia del Riego Head of Corporate Affairs
Hagehülsmann Innovation Manager Europe Microsoft andrehag@microsoft. com Mr. Jacques Hayward Special Advisor Veolia Environment jacques. hayward@veolia. com Mr
the need for communication and for information technologies and software support that communication. Information and communication technologies (ICT) have made possible new business models and even new business structures.
The core business is not always stable. Sometimes customer requirements change and suppliers, too, must change their business.
A dynamic business environment requires changes in core competencies. Core competence is one aspect of companies'business vision.
This vision usually moves as customer requirements and the business environment moves. It depends on the business as to how far ahead the vision states are targeted.
and the specialists have defined ICT as the hardware, software application programs, telecommunication networks and technical expertise that support information processing and communications activities at all levels of a company (Marchand et al. 2001).
Companies chosen business models are dependent on their core business. Companies, furthermore, have individual structures, locations, types of organization and so on.
IBM Systems Journal, 193,32 (1), 4-16.6. Kaplan, R.,Norton, D.-The Strategy-Focused Organization:
It can be accessed through the Europa server (http://europa. eu). Cataloguing data can be found at the end of this publication.
The use of peer review panels, to ensure a broader understanding of the research being assessed, as well as of its contribution to knowledge,
the complexity of knowledge has led to a diverse range of output formats, inter alia, audio 26 visual recordings, computer software and databases, technical drawings, designs or working models,
and including translations, software, encyclopaedia entries, research or technical reports, legal cases and maps. Drawing on the experience of rankings and existent research assessment exercises, Table 2 presents a comprehensive survey of the wide range of stakeholders and uses to
Many governments and universities strongly support the interconnection between teaching and research as one of the core principles of higher education.
Peer review Panels: Several case studies underscore the importance of peer review panels. The process helps ensure a broader understanding of the research
and its contribution to knowledge, including the importance of new disciplines and interdisciplinarity. In Finland, France, The netherlands and the UK, panels include international experts;
in Finland, France and The netherlands, this also involves visits to the university. Peer review panels are used also to assess the quality of research outputs and outlets of individual researchers for career promotion,
such as in Spain. Indicators: All systems use bibliometric indicators, although many balance this with other information about the research environment, research strategy and management,
master & doctorate research students Peer review Panels Self evaluation Reports IF you want to use research assessment to INCREASE REGIONAL/COMMUNITY ENGAGEMENT, then
Use holistic peer review assessment panels to benchmark performance against international comparators, assisted by simple output indicators.
Use knowledge clusters as unit of assessment by peer review panels; Data on output according to knowledge cluster perhaps using bibliometrics with focus on authors from different disciplines;
open source and open repositories is vital. Although the added value of these approaches including 58 their implications for scientific-scholarly practice
which was responsible with two other universities for the Evaluation 64 of Uppsala University, the Evaluation Committee for Estonian Departments of Russian Philology and the International Evaluation Panel for the Faculty of arts of Jyväskylä University.
She was Chair of the Research Quality Framework (RQF) Creative Arts Panel in 65 its developmental phase.
developing computer models of the atmosphere to improve weather forecasting, and examining the effects of the environment on human health or lifestyle.
non-refereed, extracts of paper) Edited volumes of conference proceedings Audiovisual recordings Computer software, databases Technical drawings, designs or working models Design (major works
research contributions to innovation and socioeconomic benefit, e g. research and technical reports, patents and plant breeder rights, computer software, designs and prototypes,
Since 2004, Google Scholar has provided a freely-accessible Web search engine that indexes the full text of scholarly literature across an array of publishing formats and disciplines.
Their importance is assessed through a combination of an objective and truly unique internal monitor based on citation relationships among journals with assessments by experts from the various fields.
One of the indicators applied in the internal monitor is nowadays known as the journal impact factor.
Moreover, it excludes the move towards open science or open source IT software or the embodied expertise of the social sciences. 9. 10.2 EMPLOYABILITY OF PHD GRADUATES Description:
The latter can be captured by involving key stakeholders and end-users directly in review panels or in written assessments.
with Panels appointed, Submission Specifications released in September 2007, and submission date set for April 2008.
discipline-appropriate assessment by 13 discipline-grouping panels of expert peers, including research end-users and international researchers;
Peer panels will not be required to read publications accessed via repositories but will rely instead on discipline-appropriate indicators.
Eight ERA Panels will replace the 13 RQF Panels. Universities will report on research outputs by Field of Research codes.
Following a complete cycle through the 8 panels over 3-4 years, the Government is likely to attach funding to outcomes.
and an on-site visit of a panel of internationally recognised experts of the discipline in question.
and the peer review panel) during the assessment process; an academic coordinator is nominated by the university authorities (usually from outside the country;
a panel of 10 experts is convened by the academic coordinator; each team has to prepare a self evaluation document, based on a common template:
89 1. 2. Presentation of the most important research results (2 pages max) 1. 3. Outlook on future research activities envisaged (1 page max.
teams are compiled by the Research Department and sent to the expert panel; based on the analysis of this compilation, each expert assesses each team on seven indicators,
a one-day on-site panel meeting is organized, attended by the 10 members of the panel, the team leaders,
two assessment reports are written by the coordinator and the members of the panel: 1. General report on the discipline("public")1. 1. Context 1. 2. The discipline and its teams 1. 3. The assessment methodology 90 1. 4. Conclusions of the members
of the panel 1. 5 Comments on the process of assessment 1. 6. Observations of the academic coordinator Annexes:
data collection on the teams, evaluation files, CVS of the members of the panel 2. Report on the teams("private")2. 1. The team 2. 2. The team's research activities
The panels were asked to give their written statements and quantitative grades not only on research quality,
undertaken by nine international panels (all panels visiting the University at the same time). The panels were asked to prepare written assessments
and to give grades (from 1 to 5) on the basis on the material submitted by the departments
The panels were asked to assess issues such as research leadership research strategy, including human resources strategy and the focus of research,
the panels were asked to focus on such indicators of future research potential as the Unit's vision and plans for the future,
3) expert panels comprised of eminent foreign scholars/scientists; 4) site-visits of one week duration;
to acquaint foreign researchers (experts serving on evaluation panels) with the research carried out and the researchers working at the university in question.
and editorial assignments), budget and external funding The assessment was conducted by 21 international peer review panels (altogether 148 experts:
Panel members received all relevant materials ahead of the site visit, including information on the Finnish university system and research policy.
the Panel Chair finalized it afterwards. For quantitative evaluation a scale of 7 to 1 was used.
Site visits of the panels: May-November 2005. Publication of results on the university web site: 1 march 2006 (Summary Report, Individual Evaluation Reports.
The evaluation committees (or panels) are comprised of seven to ten members each; each committee has a chair.
99 10.6 GERMANY-FORSCHUNGSRATING (CONDUCTED BY WISSENSCHAFTSRAT Executive Summary The German Science Council Rating carried out a pilot study based on peer review, information from departments, metrics and a reviewers'panel.
other research products, e g. databases, software; third-stream projects; prizes (chemistry: work-done-at principle;
In very few cases a set of core journals was established to identify important publications, which were given then more weight.
The results of the Initiative were based on the assessment universities'plans for the future undertaken by an international panel.
These were reviewed by internationally appointed panels of experts. The reviews of the Graduate schools and the Clusters were discussed in the‘Expert Commission,
and the Ministry also can monitor better the processes and implement the allocation of changing subsidy by norms.
DVDS etc would do much better and be far cheaper to produce. Any increase in sales would be offset by the cost of advertising it
Members of the disciplinary panels established by CIVR used at least 2 independent opinions from international experts,
to be submitted to the Panels for evaluation. In particular, each University was asked to submit 0, 5 products per Full Time Equivalent researcher covering the last three years;
Each areas was assigned to a Panel, with a Chairman and a number of experts between 5 and 9 units (151 in total),
or more external evaluations into a unique score and submitted to the overall panel for the consensus. The evaluation was published only after consensus. First evaluation was carried out on research products for the period 2001-2003.
Only in one case (economics) a strong debate was reported within the Evaluation Panel, based on conflict between a view supporting international publications as the exclusive valuable research output,
RAE 2008-Peer review with panels meeting to determine a collective view on the quality of research for each submitted unit of assessment in each higher education institution.
Postscript and Powerpoint files are clearly related to academic activities.''Methodology, incl. time-frame, resources, costs, technologies:
'‘Access to the Web information is done mainly through search engines. These intermediaries are free, universal, and very powerful even when considering their shortcomings (coverage limitations and biases, lack of transparency, commercial secrets and strategies, irregular behaviour).
Search engines are important for measuring visibility and impact of university's websites. There are a limited number of sources that can be useful for Webometric purposes:
7 general search engines (Google*,Yahoo Search*,Live (MSN) Search*,Exalead*,Ask (Teoma), Gigablast and Alexa) and 2 specialised scientific databases (Google Scholar*and Live Academic.
the four indicators were obtained from the quantitative results provided by the main search engines as follows: Size (S). Number of pages recovered from four engines:
Adobe 132 Acrobat(.pdf), Adobe Postscript(.ps), Microsoft word(.doc) and Microsoft Powerpoint(.ppt). ) These data were extracted using Google and merging the results for each filetype after log-normalising in the same way as described before.
Scholar (Sc. Google Scholar provides the number of papers and citations for each academic domain.
These results from the Scholar database represent papers, reports and other academic items. The four ranks were combined according to a formula where each one has a different weight:
Webometrics Rank (position)= 4*Rankv+2*Ranks+1*Rankr+1*Ranksc'Dissemination, incl. how much information is available regarding data and methods:
'‘The only source for the data of the Webometrics Ranking is a small set of globally available, free access search engines.
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