In: Studies in Communication Sciences, 2019, vol. 19, no. 1, p. 7-23
In this paper, we present the evolution of Swiss Media and Communication Studies over the last decade by summarizing the main results from a project funded by the Swiss University Conference (2008–2017). We give an overall picture of the growth in the field (in terms of student numbers, resources and activities), look at diversity in terms of topics (two clusters are identified and ...
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In: Communications, 2015, vol. 40, no. 3, p. 267-293
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In: Scientometrics, 2016, vol. 109, no. 3, p. 2279–2301
This paper presents an analysis of resource acquisition and profile development of institutional units within universities. We conceptualize resource acquisition as a two level nested process, where units compete for external resources based on their credibility, but at the same time are granted faculty positions from the larger units (department) to which they belong. Our model implies that the...
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In: Research Evaluation, 2011, vol. 20, no. 1, p. 73-88
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In: Communications, 2015, vol. 40, no. 3, p. 267-293
In this study we empirically map the field of media and communication studies (MCS) by focusing on relationships between cognitive dimensions (such as research topics and approaches) on the one hand and material dimensions (such as funding and institutionalization) on the other. Our analysis, which focuses on the field of MCS in Switzerland, identifies two clusters of research institutions...
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In: Medien und Kommunikationswissenschaft, 2012, vol. 60, no. 1, p. 80-101
Evaluationen und Rechenschaftspflicht für Forschende nehmen im Hochschulumfeld zu; gerade in Feldern der Geistes- und Sozialwissenschaften stoßen die klassischen Instrumente – oft auf der Basis bibliometrischer Analysen – auf Grenzen, da sie wichtige Eigenschaften der Felder, wie z. B. die Ausrichtung auf das lokale und sprachregionale Umfeld, die hohe Lehrbelastung oder das Gewicht der...
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In: Qualität in der Wissenschaft (QiW), 2010, no. 4, p. 98-105
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