Stimulated in large part by the advent of the Internet, research productivity in many academic disciplines has changed dramatically over the last two decades. However, the assessment system that governs professional success has not kept pace, creating a mismatch between modes of scholarly productivity and academic assessment criteria. In this…

Scientific synthesis has transformed ecological research and presents opportunities for advancements across the sciences; to date, however, little is known about the antecedents of success in synthesis. Building on findings from 10 years of detailed research on social interactions in synthesis groups at the National Center for Ecological Analysis…

Presented is a review and assessment of the quality of contemporary scientific publications utilizing citations analysis as an attempt to measure the quality of current scientific productivity. (SL)

An analysis of education, employment, and productivity of women in science today suggests ways to increase their contributions to tomorrow. Today's research in science education identifies specific changes in science curricula and teaching; practices in other countries suggest improvements in the marketplace. (Author/JN)