Abstract
In this paper we investigate the position of a review network within a research specialty; the network of scholars who write reviews of their colleagues' work. This is one of the voluntary activities that researchers perform as a prerequisite for the functioning of the invisible college. We compare this network to other networks within the specialty, and this allows us to distinguish various roles: stars, influentials, members, supporters and juniors. As scholars are characterized by different role-configurations, the invisible college becomes stratified. We discuss the implications for the development of a referee factor and review factor, norms for refereeing and reviewing, and the development of systems-based research evaluations.
| Original language | English |
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| Publication date | 1 Jan 2007 |
| Number of pages | 11 |
| Publication status | Published - 1 Jan 2007 |
| Event | 11th International Conference of the International Society for Scientometrics and Informetrics, ISSI 2007 - Madrid, Spain Duration: 25 Jun 2007 → 27 Jun 2007 |
Conference
| Conference | 11th International Conference of the International Society for Scientometrics and Informetrics, ISSI 2007 |
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| Country/Territory | Spain |
| City | Madrid |
| Period | 25/06/2007 → 27/06/2007 |
Keywords
- Invisible colleges
- Mapping knowledge domains
- Peer review
- Subject specialties