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Prof. Uri Kirsch

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Kirsch Uri . Israel Research Status – What the Indices Really Describe? Haifa Israel: Samuel Neaman Institute, 2016. https://www.neaman.org.il/EN/Il-Research-Status-What-Indices-Really-Describe

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Israel Research Status – What the Indices Really Describe?(2229KB)

Research evaluations by qualitative indices involve various advantages – but also many limitations and deficiencies. Despite their importance, these evaluations are controversial, and often – misunderstood. The main object of this study is to contribute to the understanding of the evaluations, particularly to consider the question – are they describe correctly the reality? Approaches and issues related to research evaluations are described, results and processes describing the research status of Israel and its universities –  are discussed. The main conclusion is that – although the present status is still respected – in recent years there is a clear decline in their status.