13th International Conference on Webometrics, Informetrics, and Scientometrics (WIS) and the 18th COLLNET Meeting 2017

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The broad focus of this conference is on collaboration and communication in science and technology, science policy, quantitative aspects of the ‘science of science’, and the integration of qualitative and quantitative approaches in the study of scientific practices. The conference thus aims to contribute to evidence-based knowledge about scientific research and practices, which in turn may further provide input to institutional, regional, national and international policy-making around research and innovation.

Theoretical, methodological and applied aspects, for example:

A. Emerging issues in Scientometrics / Informetrics /Webometrics and History

  • Science Policy, Collaboration and History
  • Collaboration Studies for Science & Society
  • Collaboration, Knowledge Management & Industrial Partnership
  • Collaborative Bridge between Academic Research and Industry
  • Techniques for Collaboration Studies
  • Visualisation Techniques in Collaboration Studies
  • Quantitative Analysis of S&T Innovations
  • Informetrics Laws and Distributions, Mathematical Models of Communication or Collaboration
  • Nature and Growth of Science and of Collaboration in Science and its Relation with Technological Output
  • Evaluation Indicators
  • Collaboration in Science and in Technology from both Quantitative and Qualitative Points of View
  • Informetrics Laws and Distributions

B. Data Management

  • Data analytics and data mining
  • Open access management and its impact

C. Information Technology and Management

  • Information and Knowledge Measurement
  • Information Literacy Program
  • Technology & Innovations in Libraries and Impact Measurement
  • Development and Assessment of Digital Repositories
  • Economic Co-operation and Development
  • Historical and Comparative case studies related to Librarianship

Please, note that these examples listed above give a broad outline of the scope of the workshop theme but do not limit it.

 

Conference details

Date: Sunday 9th – Tuesday 11th July 2017

Venue: Kent Business School, Canterbury, UK

Registration:

  • Participant £200 (Full Conference plus Welcome Reception and Conference Dinner)
  • Student £75 (Full Conference plus Welcome Reception and Conference Dinner)
  • Partner £75 (Welcome Reception and Conference Dinner)

Accommodation: Double En-suite £68.75 per night; Single En-suite £42.95 per night

Register here

 

Call for papers

Oral Presentations

Please email your extended abstracts (3 pages) to:

Hildrun Kretschmer (kretschmer.h@onlinehome.de), John Mingers (J.Mingers@kent.ac.uk) and Steve Wenbin Liu (w.b.liu@kent.ac.uk). The extended abstracts will be peer reviewed by the Programme Committee.

The deadline for extended abstracts is March 15 2017. Acceptance of papers will be notified by April 15 2017. The deadline for the full paper (camera-ready version, maximum 10 pages including tables, figures, references) is June 15 2017.

Poster Presentations

Please email your poster abstracts (1 page) to:

Hildrun Kretschmer (kretschmer.h@onlinehome.de), John Mingers (J.Mingers@kent.ac.uk) and Steve Wenbin Liu (w.b.liu@kent.ac.uk).

The deadline for poster abstracts is June 1, 2017.

Important Dates

COLLNET 2017 registration begins on January 30 2017.

The deadline for extended abstracts is March 15 2017.

The deadline for poster abstracts is June 1, 2017.

The deadline for the full paper is June 15 2017.

COLLNET registration ends on July 1 2017.

About COLLNET

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COLLNET is a global interdisciplinary research network of scholars who study important aspects of collaboration in science and in technology. Learn more about COLLNET.

51 responses to “13th International Conference on Webometrics, Informetrics, and Scientometrics (WIS) and the 18th COLLNET Meeting 2017

    1. Hello Shivappa, Many thanks for your kind words, we look forward to seeing you at COLLNET 2017.

    1. Hello Shivappa, Many thanks for your kind words, we look forward to seeing you at COLLNET 2017.

  1. Congratulations to Prof Martin Meyer and his his team to organize COLLNET 2017. I wish a great success for COLLNET 2017.

    1. Many thanks for your kind comments. We look forward to welcoming you to the conference.

  2. THIS PLACE WOULD BE A VERY MEMORABLE FOR INDIAN PROFESSIONALS……PLEASE JOIN COLLNET 2017

    1. Many thanks for your kind comments. We look forward to welcoming you to the conference.

  3. Congratulation to Martin and his team. I wish them for a grand success. Hoping to see you all in Cantebury

    1. Many thanks for your kind comments. We look forward to welcoming you to the conference.

  4. Can I submit a 1 page abstract by June 1 if I want to present my poster? Also, when can I see your conference website?

        1. Many thanks for your kind comments. You should register for the conference after you receive your acceptance letter for your poster. We look forward to welcoming you to the conference.

    1. Many thanks for your kind comments. We look forward to welcoming you to the conference.

    1. Many thanks for your kind comments. We look forward to welcoming you to the conference.

  5. Sir,
    Kindly inform the Single room “Accommodation” nearest to conference venue, in walking distance.
    With regards
    Sangam

  6. Thank you for sharing information comprehensively. I hope you had a grand success in the conference. Please share when is the next conference and what are the subjects which are going to be covered.

    1. Many thanks for your good wishes. The details of the next COLLNET conference will be revealed at the end of the 2017 COLLNET conference. We look forward to welcoming you to COLLNET 2017.

  7. Sir,
    I am attending collnet 2017.Kindly suggest me nearest hotel/accommodation to conference venue .

    1. Hello Jay, thanks for your message. Country isn’t a required field, so there is no need to worry. We look forward to COLLNET 2017.

  8. I have registered for the conference.Reserved accommodation,booked air tickets.Reaching London Airport on 8th evening,Kindly inform how to reach conference venue and accommodation at Kent University through Train/bus.
    -Sangam

    1. Many thanks for your question Sangam. We would advise taking the tube to St.Pancras International Station, then catching a train to Canterbury West Station. From here you can catch a bus or take a taxi to the University of Kent Campus, which is only a short ride away. Your accommodation is in Turing College: https://www.kent.ac.uk/maps/canterbury/canterbury-campus/building/turing-college. The conference takes place in the Sibson building on Parkwood Road, the building is clearly signposted around the campus. We look forward to welcoming you to COLLNET 2017.

    1. Many thanks for your message Steve. We are aiming to produce an initial programme by 15th of June. We look forward to welcoming you to COLLNET 2017.

  9. Sir,
    My booking information:
    University of Kent
    Invoice: Booking reference 40915: Invoice reference:K22181
    Single En-Suite Room – Saturday 8th July to Tuesday 11th July 2017 four nights.
    Paid – 200 pound +42.95 (4days) total =371.80.
    Hope it is within the campus near to conference venue.Kindly check my reservation.
    Thanks.With regards
    Shivappa Sangam , Dharwad India

    1. Many thanks for your question Sangam. We would advise taking the tube to St.Pancras International Station, then catching a train to Canterbury West Station. From here you can catch a bus or take a taxi to the University of Kent Campus, which is only a short ride away. Your accommodation is in Turing College: https://www.kent.ac.uk/maps/canterbury/canterbury-campus/building/turing-college. The conference takes place in the Sibson building on Parkwood Road, the building is clearly signposted around the campus. We look forward to welcoming you to COLLNET 2017.

  10. I have to attend COLLNET 2017. Presently I am out of country and will back in 26th June 2017. I may request you to kindly grant me permission to get registration on 26th June 2017.

    1. Hello Salek, many thanks for your message. We have asked the conference organisers if this is ok, and we will get back to you when we have an answer. Many thanks.

  11. Sir,
    Still I don’t know the name of my accommodation.Just I received Booking reference 40915: Invoice reference K22181.Single En-Suite Room 8-11July 2017 four nights.Kent University.Kindly inform ,name of the hostel and room number and how to reach from London Airport (LH).
    With regards
    Shivappa Sangam India

    1. Many thanks for your question Sangam. We would advise taking the tube to St.Pancras International Station, then catching a train to Canterbury West Station. From here you can catch a bus or take a taxi to the University of Kent Campus, which is only a short ride away. Your accommodation is in Turing College: https://www.kent.ac.uk/maps/canterbury/canterbury-campus/building/turing-college. The conference takes place in the Sibson building on Parkwood Road, the building is clearly signposted around the campus. We look forward to welcoming you to COLLNET 2017.

    1. Hello, many thanks for your message, I am trying to resolve the issue with the conference office. We will be in touch as soon as we can.

  12. I have been trying to register repeatedly over the last several hours, but I cannot access the page. Neither did I get any response to my query about a refund. The rooms all appear to have been booked already. Sorry to keep troubling you.

    1. Hello, many thanks for your message, I am trying to resolve the issue with the conference office. We will be in touch as soon as we can.

  13. Thanks/ I tried to register again today. After filling in all details including credit card details I was taken to a student payments site which required student ID etc. Kindly check about this.

  14. I wish the conference a grand success, Really we have missed it. Dear Professor Sangam Sir and Ravichandran Rao sir can we expect the next 14th International Conference on Webometrics, Informetrics, and Scientometrics (WIS) and the 19th COLLNET Meeting 2018 in our India.

  15. Congratulations for organizing such a great event. I missed the opportunity to attend the same. I have information that COLLNET-2017 was attended by many participants from various countries (like China, Japan, Korea, US & European countries) attended this conference. Can I get a copy of the Conference report or similar document or link so that the same can be updated for the COLLNET archival purpose?

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