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Aggregate indicator title

Scientific impacts

Description

The scientific impact(s) of projects 

Domain

Science & Technology

Qualitative/Quantitative

Quantitative & Qualitative

Primary/Secondary data

Primary and Secondary data

Source of data

Not specified

Time series

Yes, ex ante and ex post 

Unit of measurement (observation)

Absolute values & nominal 

Unit of analysis

Project

Analytical level (logic model)

Output and outcome 

Links with indicators in other domains

N/A

Data collection method(s)

Not specified

Data collection item(s)
  • Does the project demonstrate an appropriate publication strategy, both in scientific and other media outlets? 
  • Are citizen scientists recognized in publications and if so, can they participate in the dissemination of results?
  • Did the project generate new research questions, projects or proposals?
  • Did the project contribute to any institutional or structural changes?
  • Does the project ease access to traditional and local knowledge resources?
  • Does the project contribute to a better understanding of science in society?
Indicator building
  • Scientific knowledge and publications
  • New fields of research and research structures
  • New knowledge resources
Availability of data

Low

Feasibility

Insufficient information to judge

Comments/caveats

The data collection items are incoherent and don't match items at the indicator building level

Source of indicator definition

Kieslinger et al. (2017; 2018)