Science Evaluation and Status Creation

Science Evaluation and Status Creation
Author: Peter Edlund
Publisher: Edward Elgar Publishing
Total Pages: 209
Release: 2020-11-27
Genre: Political Science
ISBN: 1839106093

In this insightful book, Peter Edlund takes a status-based approach to theorizing the development of the European Research Council (ERC). Drawing upon rich empirical material, the author vividly details how the ERC was transformed from a funding organization into an authoritative status intermediary in European science.

Science Evaluation and Status Creation

Science Evaluation and Status Creation
Author: Peter Edlund
Publisher: Edward Elgar Publishing
Total Pages: 200
Release: 2020-11-28
Genre:
ISBN: 9781839106088

In this insightful book, Peter Edlund takes a status-based approach to theorizing the development of the European Research Council (ERC). Drawing upon rich empirical material, the author vividly details how the ERC was transformed from a funding organization into an authoritative status intermediary in European science. Edlund's innovate approach illustrates the ERC's path toward pre-eminence, building on a theoretical framework that the author uses to analyze evidence from Swedish and European contexts in an intriguing exploration of research funding allocated under the flagship Starting Grant scheme. Offering a field perspective on the multi-layered interactions between candidates and audiences within which the ERC was constructed as a status intermediary, this book redirects attention toward key antecedents that allow us to understand many of the extensive consequences generated by the ERC's funding. Blending theoretical models and empirical findings, Edlund's book will appeal to academics seeking advances in status theory. Practitioners and policymakers working with research funding will also benefit from its account of the historic development of the ERC and the consequences of its funding across Europe.

Science Evaluation and Its Management

Science Evaluation and Its Management
Author: Václav Pačes
Publisher: IOS Press
Total Pages: 302
Release: 1999
Genre: Political Science
ISBN: 9789051994384

Evaluation of scientific research, particularly of research which is supported by government funds, is a matter of growing concern in virtually every nation. It is no longer adequate to expect that the value of investments in research will be judged in long-term historical perspective. Resources are scarce and policy-makers are looking for ways to assure that these resources are used in the most effective way. From the life-or-death evaluations of academic research institutes in the post-communist countries to the Government Performance and Results Act(GPRA) in the United States, research evaluation has become a topic of utmost importance in science policy. Evaluation often has substantial consequences for researchers and research institutions, including restructuring, shifting of priorities, budget reductions, or evenclosures. Therefore it is essential that evaluation is done systematically and objectively, with methodologies that can be understood and trusted by those concerned. This book is based on a NATO Advanced Research Workshop, co-organized by the Academy of Sciences of the Czech Republic and the American Association for the Advancement of Science. It describes a range of the most up-to-date methods of science evaluation and the experience with their implementation in many countries. This book can be of interest to researchers, policy-makers, practitioners of science evaluation and many others interested in science policy.

A Framework for K-12 Science Education

A Framework for K-12 Science Education
Author: National Research Council
Publisher: National Academies Press
Total Pages: 400
Release: 2012-02-28
Genre: Education
ISBN: 0309214459

Science, engineering, and technology permeate nearly every facet of modern life and hold the key to solving many of humanity's most pressing current and future challenges. The United States' position in the global economy is declining, in part because U.S. workers lack fundamental knowledge in these fields. To address the critical issues of U.S. competitiveness and to better prepare the workforce, A Framework for K-12 Science Education proposes a new approach to K-12 science education that will capture students' interest and provide them with the necessary foundational knowledge in the field. A Framework for K-12 Science Education outlines a broad set of expectations for students in science and engineering in grades K-12. These expectations will inform the development of new standards for K-12 science education and, subsequently, revisions to curriculum, instruction, assessment, and professional development for educators. This book identifies three dimensions that convey the core ideas and practices around which science and engineering education in these grades should be built. These three dimensions are: crosscutting concepts that unify the study of science through their common application across science and engineering; scientific and engineering practices; and disciplinary core ideas in the physical sciences, life sciences, and earth and space sciences and for engineering, technology, and the applications of science. The overarching goal is for all high school graduates to have sufficient knowledge of science and engineering to engage in public discussions on science-related issues, be careful consumers of scientific and technical information, and enter the careers of their choice. A Framework for K-12 Science Education is the first step in a process that can inform state-level decisions and achieve a research-grounded basis for improving science instruction and learning across the country. The book will guide standards developers, teachers, curriculum designers, assessment developers, state and district science administrators, and educators who teach science in informal environments.

Social Science Research

Social Science Research
Author: Anol Bhattacherjee
Publisher: CreateSpace
Total Pages: 156
Release: 2012-04-01
Genre: Science
ISBN: 9781475146127

This book is designed to introduce doctoral and graduate students to the process of conducting scientific research in the social sciences, business, education, public health, and related disciplines. It is a one-stop, comprehensive, and compact source for foundational concepts in behavioral research, and can serve as a stand-alone text or as a supplement to research readings in any doctoral seminar or research methods class. This book is currently used as a research text at universities on six continents and will shortly be available in nine different languages.

A Textbook of Sports Science : TEST, EVALUATION, ACCREDITATION, MEASUREMENTS And STANDARDS ( TEAMS )

A Textbook of Sports Science : TEST, EVALUATION, ACCREDITATION, MEASUREMENTS And STANDARDS ( TEAMS )
Author: DR. DEVINDER K. KANSAL
Publisher: K.K. Publications
Total Pages: 608
Release: 2021-07-23
Genre: Education
ISBN:

CONTENTS IN BRIEF PREFACE & ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS vii PART - I: INTRODUCTION 19-77 Chapter-1: Philosophy of Testing 21 Chapter-2: Need for Sports Science to Develop Sports Excellence 36 Chapter-3: Measuring Physical Education Component is Lifeline of All Education 52 Chapter-4: History of Test and Measurement 68 PART - II: TEST CONSTRUCTION 78-143 Chapter-5: Test Classification 80 Chapter-6: Criteria of Good Test 88 Chapter-7: Construction of Psychomotor Tests 104 Chapter-8: Construction of Knowledge Tests 116 Chapter-9: Construction of Affective Tests 126 Chapter-10:Test Administration 131 PART - III: PHYSICAL TESTS 144-185 Chapter-11: Anthropometric Tests 145 Chapter-12: Testing Health Markers 164 PART - IV: PSYCHOMOTOR TESTS 186-373 Chapter-13: Introduction to Psychomotor Testing 188 Chapter-14: Muscular Strength & Endurance Testing 198 Chapter-15: Cardio-Pulmonary Endurance 212 Chapter-16: Flexibility Tests 231 Chapter-17: Muscular Power Tests 244 Chapter-18: Agility Tests 252 Chapter-19: Balance and Its Tests 260 Chapter-20: Tests of Speed Reaction Time and Coordination 272 Chapter-21: Physical Activity: Cognition and Testing 284 Chapter-22: Physical and Motor Fitness Testing 298 Chapter-23: General Motor Ability Testing 307 Chapter-24: Team Games Skill Testing 317 Chapter-25: Individual Games Skill Testing 348 PART - V: MEASUREMENTS 374-418 Chapter-26: Measurements of Champions 375 Chapter-27: Measurement of Behaviour Change and Sport for All 385 Chapter-28: Measurement and Sports Talent Selection 397 Chapter-29: Measurement and Sports Excellence 411 PART-VI: STATISTICS, EVALUATION, ACCREDITATION & STANDARDS 419-536 Chapter-30: Introduction to Statistical Tests 421 Chapter-31: Data Distribution and Central Tendency 429 Chapter-32: Variability Testing 446 Chapter-33: Normal Probability Curve 454 Chapter-34: Diagrammatic Representations of Data 458 Chapter-35: Evaluation Fundamentals 478 Chapter-36: Accreditation and Standards 494 Chapter-37: Grading : ASummative Evaluation 514 PART - VII : REFERENCE SECTION 537-608 BIBLIOGRAPHY : 538-552 APPENDIXES : 553 - 584 GLOSSARY : 585-595 INDEX : 596-601 EPILOGUE : 602 EPILOGUE A: Standards for Sports Universities’ Departments (illustrated) : 603 EPILOGUE B: Standards for Sports Universities’ Courses (illustrated) : 604 ABOUT THE AUTHOR : 606 Readers Opinions & Suggestions Form for Improvements in the Next Edition : 607

Restoration of Aquatic Ecosystems

Restoration of Aquatic Ecosystems
Author: National Research Council
Publisher: National Academies Press
Total Pages: 580
Release: 1992-01-01
Genre: Technology & Engineering
ISBN: 9780309045346

Aldo Leopold, father of the "land ethic," once said, "The time has come for science to busy itself with the earth itself. The first step is to reconstruct a sample of what we had to begin with." The concept he expressedâ€"restorationâ€"is defined in this comprehensive new volume that examines the prospects for repairing the damage society has done to the nation's aquatic resources: lakes, rivers and streams, and wetlands. Restoration of Aquatic Ecosystems outlines a national strategy for aquatic restoration, with practical recommendations, and features case studies of aquatic restoration activities around the country. The committee examines: Key concepts and techniques used in restoration. Common factors in successful restoration efforts. Threats to the health of the nation's aquatic ecosystems. Approaches to evaluation before, during, and after a restoration project. The emerging specialties of restoration and landscape ecology.

Advances in Urban Engineering and Management Science Volume 2

Advances in Urban Engineering and Management Science Volume 2
Author: Rashwan Khalil
Publisher: CRC Press
Total Pages: 529
Release: 2022-12-12
Genre: Technology & Engineering
ISBN: 1000802353

Advances in Urban Engineering and Management Science contains the selected papers resulting from the 2022 3rd International Conference on Urban Engineering and Management Science (ICUEMS 2022). Covering a wide range of topics, the Proceedings of ICUEMS 2022 presents the latest developments in: (i) Architecture and Urban Planning (Architectural design and its theory, Urban planning and design, Building technology science, Urban protection and regeneration, Urban development strategy, Ecological construction and intelligent control, Sustainable infrastructure); (ii) Logistics and supply chain management (Warehousing and distribution, Logistics outsourcing, Logistics automation, Production and material flow, Supply chain management technology, Supply chain risk management, Global service supply chain management, Supply Chain Planning and Inventory Management, Coordination and collaboration of supply chain networks, Governance and regulatory aspects affecting supply chain management); (iii) Urban traffic management (Smart grid management, Belt and Road Development, Intelligent traffic analysis and planning management, Big data and transportation management). The Proceedings of ICUEMS 2022 will be useful to professionals, academics, and Ph.D. students interested in the above-mentioned fields. Emphasis was put on basic methodologies, scientific development and engineering applications. ICUEMS 2022 is to provide a platform for experts, scholars, engineers and technical researchers engaged in the related fields of urban engineering management to share scientific research achievements and cutting-edge technologies, understand academic development trends, broaden research ideas, strengthen academic research and discussion, and promote the industrialization cooperation of academic achievements. Experts, scholars, business people and other relevant personnel from universities and research institutions at home and abroad are cordially invited to attend and exchange.