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Towards Evaluating the Research Impact made by Universities of Applied Sciences

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  • Sarah K Coombs
  • Ingeborg Meijer

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Given the mandate of Universities of Applied Sciences (UASs) to create an impact on society, the evaluation of their research impact is of great importance. And yet, the methodology for evaluating this impact appear less explicitly in research literature then other forms of research. The purpose of this article is to present a literature-based analysis to discover from the complex world of existing theories and frameworks what criteria, assumptions and requirements are relevant for evaluating the impact of applied research. This article will also discuss the relevancy of frameworks currently used for research impact evaluation and the potential they have for operationalising, enriching and supporting the current national evaluation framework used by Dutch UASs. Finally, this article will conclude that the recommendations necessitate the creation of a new framework where the context and process of practice-based research and their stakeholders are included.

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  • Sarah K Coombs & Ingeborg Meijer, 2021. "Towards Evaluating the Research Impact made by Universities of Applied Sciences," Science and Public Policy, Oxford University Press, vol. 48(2), pages 226-234.
    • Handle: RePEc:oup:scippl:v:48:y:2021:i:2:p:226-234.
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    1. Chen Chen & Cheng Zhe & Zheng Yueyang & Xiong Xiong & Tong Xiao & Xingfu Lu, 2023. "Evaluation of Scientific Research in Universities Based on the Theories for Sustainable Competitive Advantage," SAGE Open, , vol. 13(2), pages 21582440231, June.
    2. Minhui Li & Nian Ruan & Jinyuan Ma, 2022. "Organizational Innovation of Chinese Universities of Applied Sciences in Less-Developed Regional Innovation Systems," Sustainability, MDPI, vol. 14(23), pages 1-21, December.
    3. Aridi, Anwar & Querejazu, Daniel & Zuniga, Pluvia, 2021. "Knowledge transfer activities and conditions for impact in Bulgarian public research institutions: A survey-based diagnostic," MERIT Working Papers 2021-026, United Nations University - Maastricht Economic and Social Research Institute on Innovation and Technology (MERIT).

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