Reframing evidence in evidence-based policy making and role of bibliometrics: toward transdisciplinary scientometric research

Yuya Kajikawa ()
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Yuya Kajikawa: Tokyo Institute of Technology

Scientometrics, 2022, vol. 127, issue 9, No 23, 5585 pages

Abstract: Abstract Bibliometric and scientometric analyses are widely in university headquarters, across multiple disciplines, in companies, and governments. Therefore, we need further research and expertise on how this analysis can be used in practice. In this study, we focus on the role of bibliometric analysis in evidence-based policymaking (EBPM). We divide the type of analysis into descriptive, predictive, and explorative analyses, and their different roles in EBPM processes. To discuss the role of scientometrics in EBPM, we illustrate a case of hydrogen energy technologies. We derive four propositions based on arguments on evidence and prerequisites for the analysis, that are necessary for: (1) strict distinction between policy evidence and policy reason, (2) application of relevant type of analysis to each unit process of policymaking, (3) multi-layered expertise including data and algorithms, domain knowledge, and understanding of policy context and social issues, and (4) a knowledge system to archive data, algorithms, and results. This paper contributes broadly to transdisciplinary bibliometric research, and specifically to scientometric research and science-based policymaking.

Keywords: Transdisciplinary research; Evidence-based policymaking; Science-based policy making; Science-policy interface (search for similar items in EconPapers)
Date: 2022
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