Articles on Knowledge Value Mapping
Knowledge value mapping (KVM) is a conceptual tool for discussing and understanding the role of scientific research as an intricate system of relationships among institutions, groups, practitioners, and consumers that give rise to social impacts.
Following are some articles from the KT Library that address this topic. NCDDR staff reviewed a number of articles, developed a brief abstract, and assigned ratings based on strength of evidence, readability, and consumer orientation. For more information on these ratings, see KT Library Descriptor Scales.
Bozeman, B., & Rogers, J. D. (2002). A churn model of scientific knowledge value: Internet researchers as a knowledge value collective, Research Policy, 31, 769-794. Full-text retrieved May 3, 2007: http://www.rvm.gatech.edu/bozeman/rp/read/r5.pdf 
Abstract: Bozeman and Rogers propose the "churn" theory in the value of knowledge. The theory represents a shift from the value of knowledge being based on the economic marketplace to its being based on the use (and potential use) of the knowledge. The authors contend that knowledge has no value until it is put to use. Therefore, scientific and technical work that produces many uses, thus creating new knowledge and uses, is considered to be most valued. Such knowledge is generated by "knowledge value collectives," consisting of people with varying objectives as well as individuals outside of the scientific community working across fields, disciplines, and institutions. Therefore, research should focus on the capacity of "knowledge value collectives" to produce scientific and technical knowledge with widespread uses. Also available in this collection is a companion article entitled, "Public Value Mapping of Science Outcomes: Theory and Method." Note that companion articles are available in this collection entitled, "Public Value Mapping of Science Outcomes: Theory and Method" (Bozeman, 2003) and "Theoretical Consideration of Collaboration in Scientific Research" (Rogers, 2000).
Evidence: 1 - Author(s) opinion
Consumer Orientation: C - No data
Readability: III - High (Grade 12 or above)
Bozeman, B. (2003).
Public Value Mapping of Science Outcomes: Theory and Method: A Monograph of the public value mapping project of the Center for Science, Policy and Outcomes. Full-text
retrieved April 10, 2007: http://www.cspo.org/home/cspoideas/know_flows/Rock-Vol2-1.pdf
Abstract: Bozeman describes "public value mapping" (PVM), a theory and method for determining the impact of scientific research on social outcomes, which is applicable to any large-scale program with a scientific mission. Bozeman presented PVM as a tool for determining the factors impacting social outcomes and includes key questions in the article. In addition, the author noted that PVM is based on the churn model of knowledge value and is best understood in terms of "knowledge value collectives" which consist of people with varying objectives as well as individuals outside of the scientific community working across fields, disciplines, and institutions. Companion articles are available in this collection entitled, "A Churn Model of Scientific Knowledge Value: Internet Researchers as a Knowledge Value Collective" (Bozeman & Rogers, 2002) and "Theoretical Consideration of collaboration in Scientific Research" (Rogers, 2000).
Evidence: 1 - Author(s) opinion
Consumer Orientation: C - No data
Readability: III - High (Grade 12 or above)
Loveridge, R. (1997). Social science as social reconstruction: A celebration of discontinuity or a test of the resilience of belief? Human Relations, 50(8), 879-884. Abstract with link to fee-based full-text retrieved May 3, 2007: http://hum.sagepub.com/cgi/reprint/50/8/879com/cgi/content/citation/50/8/879
Abstract: Loveridge, the editor of this special 50th year anniversary issue of the journal Human Relations, traces social science scholarship and its impact from the mid- to late 20th century. In the decades after World War II, a social science theory known as "Organizational Behavior" was applied to the management and social administration of organizations. Loveridge advocates rethinking these basic assumptions and convictions on which many institutions still base their practice. This issue of Human Relations explores the issue in specific contexts, such as the United Nations, international media and non-governmental organizations. The article may be of interest to researchers with interest in knowledge value mapping, since it examines the relationship between and among research, practice, and values.
Evidence: 1 - Author(s) opinion
Consumer Orientation: C - No data
Readability: III - High (Grade 12 or above)
Rogers, J. D. (2000). Theoretical consideration of collaboration in scientific research. In J.S. Hauger and C. McEnaney (Eds.). Strategies for Competitiveness in Academic Research (Chapter 6). Full-text retrieved April 12, 2007: http://www.aaas.org/spp/rcp/str6.pdf
Abstract: Rogers examines the interactions between the individual researchers and the factors that impact their research (e.g. policies of the university). Rogers endorses the concepts of "knowledge value collectives," consisting of people with varying objectives as well as individuals outside of the scientific community working across fields, disciplines, and institutions. He recommends the "knowledge value framework" as the basis to assess the impact of research because it takes into consideration the persons outside of the immediate research environment that affect the interpretation and use of the scientific work. Companion articles are available in this collection entitled, "A Churn Model of Scientific Knowledge Value: Internet Researchers as a Knowledge Value Collective" (Bozeman & Rogers, 2002) and "Public Value Mapping of Science Outcomes: Theory and Method" (Bozeman, 2003).
Evidence: 1 - Author(s) opinion
Consumer Orientation: C - No data
Readability: III - High (Grade 12 or above)