Evaluation in the European Commission: For Accountability or Learning?

2015 ◽  
Vol 6 (1) ◽  
pp. 35-46 ◽  
Author(s):  
Steven Højlund
Keyword(s):  
European Commission ◽  
Evaluation System ◽  
Past Experience ◽  
Policy Learning ◽  
Legal Accountability ◽  
The Evaluation System

The article accounts for the development of the European Commission's evaluation system. The article shows how internal and external developments shape an evaluation system aiming for both accountability and policy learning. In 58 interviews, several justifications for the evaluation system emerge, including four types of accountability as well as an evaluation system constructed to facilitate learning from past experience. In the system's commencement, financial and legal accountability overshadow the focus on policy learning that was perceived to be in contradiction with the two former. However, the article also demonstrates that accountability and policy learning are not necessarily opposed to each other.

scholarly journals Credit and Recognition for Contributions to Data-Sharing Platforms Among Cohort Holders and Platform Developers in Europe: Interview Study

10.2196/25983 ◽  
2022 ◽  
Vol 24 (1) ◽  
pp. e25983
Author(s):  
Thijs Devriendt ◽  
Pascal Borry ◽  
Mahsa Shabani
Keyword(s):  
European Union ◽  
Content Analysis ◽  
European Commission ◽  
Data Sharing ◽  
Evaluation System ◽  
Semistructured Interview ◽  
Epidemiological Research ◽  
Share Data ◽  
International Projects ◽  
The Evaluation System

Background The European Commission is funding projects that aim to establish data-sharing platforms. These platforms are envisioned to enhance and facilitate the international sharing of cohort data. Nevertheless, broad data sharing may be restricted by the lack of adequate recognition for those who share data. Objective The aim of this study is to describe in depth the concerns about acquiring credit for data sharing within epidemiological research. Methods A total of 17 participants linked to European Union–funded data-sharing platforms were recruited for a semistructured interview. Transcripts were analyzed using inductive content analysis. Results Interviewees argued that data sharing within international projects could challenge authorship guidelines in multiple ways. Some respondents considered that the acquisition of credit for articles with extensive author lists could be problematic in some instances, such as for junior researchers. In addition, universities may be critical of researchers who share data more often than leading research. Some considered that the evaluation system undervalues data generators and specialists. Respondents generally looked favorably upon alternatives to the current evaluation system to potentially ameliorate these issues. Conclusions The evaluation system might impede data sharing because it mainly focuses on first and last authorship and undervalues the contributor’s work. Further movement of crediting models toward contributorship could potentially address this issue. Appropriate crediting mechanisms that are better aligned with the way science ought to be conducted in the future need to be developed.

scholarly journals Credit and Recognition for Contributions to Data-Sharing Platforms Among Cohort Holders and Platform Developers in Europe: Interview Study (Preprint)

2020 ◽  
Author(s):  
Thijs Devriendt ◽  
Pascal Borry ◽  
Mahsa Shabani
Keyword(s):  
European Union ◽  
Content Analysis ◽  
European Commission ◽  
Data Sharing ◽  
Evaluation System ◽  
Semistructured Interview ◽  
Epidemiological Research ◽  
Share Data ◽  
International Projects ◽  
The Evaluation System

BACKGROUND The European Commission is funding projects that aim to establish data-sharing platforms. These platforms are envisioned to enhance and facilitate the international sharing of cohort data. Nevertheless, broad data sharing may be restricted by the lack of adequate recognition for those who share data. OBJECTIVE The aim of this study is to describe in depth the concerns about acquiring credit for data sharing within epidemiological research. METHODS A total of 17 participants linked to European Union–funded data-sharing platforms were recruited for a semistructured interview. Transcripts were analyzed using inductive content analysis. RESULTS Interviewees argued that data sharing within international projects could challenge authorship guidelines in multiple ways. Some respondents considered that the acquisition of credit for articles with extensive author lists could be problematic in some instances, such as for junior researchers. In addition, universities may be critical of researchers who share data more often than leading research. Some considered that the evaluation system undervalues data generators and specialists. Respondents generally looked favorably upon alternatives to the current evaluation system to potentially ameliorate these issues. CONCLUSIONS The evaluation system might impede data sharing because it mainly focuses on first and last authorship and undervalues the contributor’s work. Further movement of crediting models toward contributorship could potentially address this issue. Appropriate crediting mechanisms that are better aligned with the way science ought to be conducted in the future need to be developed.

Study on Echo Fidelity of Radar Simulator

2014 ◽  
Vol 687-691 ◽  
pp. 1117-1120
Author(s):  
Yin Hui Xu ◽  
Fu Zhi Wang ◽  
Yi Long Liu ◽  
Da Zhi Zeng
Keyword(s):  
Numerical Calculation ◽  
Evaluation System ◽  
Calculation Methods ◽  
Simulation Fidelity ◽  
Research Status ◽  
Similarity Calculation ◽  
Radar Echo ◽  
Echo Simulation ◽  
Radar Simulator ◽  
The Evaluation System

Echo fidelity is an important characteristic of radar simulator and it influences accuracy and reliability of radar test directly. This paper introduces the research status of simulator fidelity and sort out the definition and property of radar echo simulation fidelity. Then we propose the numerical calculation methods for individual indicators, including similarity calculation, dissimilarity computing and interval changes three parts. Finally, on the basis of the evaluation system, we propose two calculation methods for entirety fidelity, they are weighted numerical calculation and umbrella figure methods.

The evaluation system in the degree course in medicine

1993 ◽  
Vol 14 (S7) ◽  
pp. 575-578
Author(s):  
A. Bonetto ◽  
E. S. Curtoni
Keyword(s):  
Evaluation System ◽  
The Evaluation System

Evaluation Indexes of Sand Liquefaction Analysed by Rough Set

2011 ◽  
Vol 243-249 ◽  
pp. 3087-3091
Author(s):  
Nian Ping Liu ◽  
Hong Tu Wang ◽  
Zhi Gang Yuan
Keyword(s):  
Rough Set ◽  
Groundwater Level ◽  
Analytical Method ◽  
Evaluation System ◽  
Evaluation Index ◽  
Determination Method ◽  
Sand Liquefaction ◽  
Evaluation Indexes ◽  
Result Show ◽  
The Evaluation System

Sand liquefaction is a problem of complex evolution of the disaster, there is no accurate way to judge at present, this study put forward an analytical method to improve and optimize the evaluation system of sand liquefaction based on rough set. The significance of indexes are confirmed by calculating rough dependability between indexes and result for appraisement, the result show that SPT blow count has the greatest impact on the evaluation system, the groundwater level has greater impact, followed by the sand depth, epicenteral distance and duration. The proposed approach overcame the subjectivity of traditional weight determination method, so it is more objective and accurate, and it is reasonable and effective to optimize the evaluation index of sand liquefaction.

Research on Horizontal Well Development Effect Assessment in Super-Low-Abundance Thin Reservoir

2012 ◽  
Vol 524-527 ◽  
pp. 1261-1265
Author(s):  
Bin Nie ◽  
Yue Tian Liu ◽  
Ting Jing Zhang
Keyword(s):  
Evaluation System ◽  
Horizontal Well ◽  
Comprehensive Evaluation ◽  
Fuzzy Comprehensive Evaluation ◽  
Evaluation Approach ◽  
Analysis Process ◽  
Statistical Analysis Method ◽  
Well Development ◽  
Thin Reservoir ◽  
The Evaluation System

Based on the actual production data, this paper selected some evaluation parameters and established reasonable evaluation criterion for the horizontal well development effect in the ultra low-abundance and thin zone reservoir by using statistical analysis method，reservoir engineering analysis process and reservoir numerical simulation technology .In addition, a development effect evaluation system specially for the horizontal well development effect in the ultra low-abundance and thin layer reservoir was build up with the fuzzy comprehensive evaluation approach. Finally, the evaluation system were applied in several low-abundance and thin reservoir blocks. It was shown that the evaluation system can scientifically estimate the development effect of this kind of reservoir and has a practical application value.

Discuss on Green Building Materials and Related Issues

2011 ◽  
Vol 280 ◽  
pp. 165-170
Author(s):  
Shi Jin Wang
Keyword(s):  
Sustainable Development ◽  
Life Cycle ◽  
Evaluation System ◽  
Building Materials ◽  
Green Building ◽  
Future Trend ◽  
Life Cycle Model ◽  
Cycle Model ◽  
Green Building Materials ◽  
The Evaluation System

Green building materials as an important factor plays important role in the promote sustainable development. However, at present a unified understanding on the green building materials in China have not been formed,the evaluation system of green building materials is not perfect.In this paper,the concept and features of green building materials are discussed deeply,and life cycle model is used to evaluate the green building materials.The status and future trend of green building materials are discussed too.

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