Measuring changes in publication patterns in a context of performance-based research funding systems: the case of educational research in the University of Gothenburg (2005–2014)

摘要: We present a novel way to frame discussion of changes in publication patterns that occur context performance-based research funding systems (PRFSs). Adopting an approach derived from social epistemology, we foreground the dialectical nature knowledge. This allows us relate PRFS and show tensions emerge between relatively diverse fields with practices bibliometric indicators within PRFSs reinforce singular view goals. Specifically, highlight employment result fixed hierarchy among communication media may be at odds goals subjected PRFSs. These ideas are illustrated empirical analysis field educational University Gothenburg (GU; 2005–2014) Sweden. contrast observed implicit priorities national institutional operate this since 2009. Findings indicate move away traditions used characteristic research: growth number journal articles is greater than book chapters, while reports on declining slope. In relation PRFSs, conclusive judgement desirability hardly achievable. If one adopts aims PRFS, performance appears enhanced. sides views many researchers, then some trends might indication undesirable changes.