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The Impact of the United States-China collaboration on China's Research Performance: Evidence From Nanotechnology Publication
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| Li Tang, Georgia Institute of Technology, tang006@gmail.com
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The impacts of international collaboration on research performance have been extensively explored in former research. In spite of its rich volumes, the findings are rather controversial. Analyzing the CVs of 77 Chinese nanotechnology scientists and their longitudinal publication records, this study found that Sino-US research collaboration has positive impact on China's research performance. This impact increases proportionately with year and is insensitive to subject category.
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The Benefits and Challenges of Participatory Tracking Systems for Monitoring Institutional Change.
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| Marc Brodersen, University of Colorado, Denver, marc.brodersen@ucdenver.edu
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| Kathryn Nearing, University of Colorado, Denver, kathryn.nearing@ucdenver.edu
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| Susan Connors, University of Colorado, Denver, susan.connors@ucdenver.edu
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| Bonnie Walters, University of Colorado, Denver, bonnie.walters@ucdenver.edu
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In this paper we discuss best practices in setting up and utilizing program monitoring systems to track the progress of organizational change initiatives in such a way that also promotes participatory evaluation practices. Effective and efficient use of these systems can help evaluators and other stakeholders systematically track progress in reaching a large number of specific organization goals, while maintaining the flexibility to respond to changing situations and emerging issues. Evaluation professionals are often called upon to assist organizations as they implement complex structural and systemic changes. Assisting with the monitoring of these organizational changes can be difficult and time consuming. However, when done properly, it can promote deeper thought about program goals, theories of change, and achievable outcomes. Working collaboratively with clients to establish and continually refine organizational benchmarks and measurable outcomes (indicators) not only fosters accuracy in the monitoring system, but also promotes stakeholder buy-in and collaboration.
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