This paper builds on original work undertaken as part of a team of researchers intoPrivacy Impact Assessments (PIAs), defined as a systematic risk assessment tool thatcan be usefully integrated into decision-making processes. The team werecommissioned by the UK Information Commissioner’s...

This paper reports findings from a small number of interviews (six) with internationally-active information professionals and academics using a semi-structured interview instrument. The value of information, its identification, use and impact are discussed. Seven themes were explored within the...

One of the common dilemmas faced by developers of information communication technology (ICT) initiatives is how to go about identifying potential early adopters of their service. This article outlines background research into this area and details the approaches taken within the JISC-funded...

Small- and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) can makeuse of patent information (such as detailed technical descriptions ofinventions and inventors' and applicants' names) in various ways.Thediscussion is based primarily on a 1997 study of United Kingdom-based SMEs. Surveys were received from 390...

Inter-gender differences in research performance of Spanish National Research Council (CSIC) scientists in the area of biology and biomedicine are analysed by means of bibliometric indicators (SCI, 1996–2000). Productivity of both men and women increases with scientific category, and...

This paper reports on doctoral research being undertaken into journal submissions to the UK RAE, specifically for BMS (Business and Management Studies -- Unit of Assessment 43). Data gathered post-1996 and more recently post-2001 enables a longitudinal approach to be taken. Although only one...