The Problem of Evidence in SSH Research Evaluation
The Problem of Evidence in SSH Research Evaluation
Author(s): Lai MaSubject(s): Bibliography, Information Architecture, Library operations and management, Electronic information storage and retrieval, Methodology and research technology, Evaluation research
Published by: Vytauto Didžiojo Universitetas
Keywords: Evidence; Bibliometrics; Societal impacts; SSH research evaluation; Epistemology of research evaluation;
Summary/Abstract: This paper poses questions about the epistemology of research evaluation by examining the different kinds of evidence and by explicating the epistemological assumptions of using non-intersubjective evaluation criteria in research evaluation. It is argued that the over-emphasis on the wrong kinds of evidence can lead to erroneous assumptions about people and disciplines which in turn lead to undesirable changes in research practices and knowledge production. It is also argued that some issues in SSH research evaluation are rooted in epistemological assumptions that have led to the use of methodologies deprived of intersubjective understanding..
Journal: Darbai ir dienos
- Issue Year: 2020
- Issue No: 73
- Page Range: 53-63
- Page Count: 11
- Language: English