Powerful numbers: Exemplary quantitative studies of science that had policy impact

AbstractMuch scientometric research aims to be relevant to policy, but such research only rarely has a notable policy impact. In this paper, we examine four exemplary cases of policy impact from quantitative studies of science. The cases are analyzed in light of lessons learned about...

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Main Authors: Diana Hicks, Kimberley R. Isett
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: The MIT Press 2020-01-01
Series:Quantitative Science Studies
Online Access:https://direct.mit.edu/qss/article/1/3/969/96091/Powerful-numbers-Exemplary-quantitative-studies-of