Year: 2024
Type: article
Abstract: Studies on research quality criteria and their application have largely not defined the concept of ‘research quality’. This reluctance to define and theoretically position the concept of research quality consigns empirical research to remain descriptive and makes methodological decisions more difficult. This paper aims to propose a theoretical approach to research quality by presenting a definition, grounding it in social theory, illustrating its applicability and exploring its methodological consequences for empirically investigating notions of research quality held by members of scientific communities.
Source: Research Evaluation
Author: Jochen Gläser
Institutions: Stellenbosch University, Technische Universität Berlin
Language: English
Subfield: Statistics, Probability and Uncertainty
Field: Decision Sciences
Domain: Social Sciences
Open Access status: hybrid
Estimated APC paid: $3,489
OpenAlex ID: W4403482516