Strengthening the coverage of third world science: the final report of the Philadelphia Workshop and of the discussions preceding and following that workshop

Main Authors: Moravcsik, Michael, International Task Force for Assessing the Scientific Output of , n/a
Format: Report NonPeerReviewed application/pdf
Bahasa: eng
Terbitan: , 1985
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Online Access: http://eprints.rclis.org/14386/1/Strengthening_Third_World_Science_Coverage_1985.pdf
http://eprints.rclis.org/14386/
Daftar Isi:
  • Inclusion of third world science in databases is highly variable. It is estimated that only about half of the scientific output of third world countries that meets international standards for excellence is included in the Scientific Citation Index. Catalytic programs are suggested in 5 areas, ranging from further research to steps for consciousness-raising requiring minimal investment, to steps requiring more resources.