ISSI: The International Society for Scientometrics and Informetrics

History

The Society was founded at the International Conference on Bibliometrics, Informetrics and Scientometrics held in Berlin, 11–15 September in 1993. This conference was the fourth of a series of prominent biennial conferences that subsequently have been held under the auspices of the Society. The Society was incorporated with formal Articles of Association

Articles of Association

The Continental Association, often known simply as the "Association", was a system created by the First Continental Congress in 1774 for implementing a trade boycott with Great Britain...

 in 1994 in the Netherlands (Utrecht); Dr Hildrun Kretschmer was elected its first President. Nowadays Ronald Rousseau is the 7th elected president. Among its membership are scientists from over 30 countries.

Mission

The Society aims to encourage communication and exchange of professional information in the field of scientometrics

Scientometrics

Scientometrics is the science of measuring and analysing science. In practice, scientometrics is often done using bibliometrics which is a measurement of the impact of publications. Modern scientometrics is mostly based on the work of Derek J. de Solla Price and Eugene Garfield...

 and informetrics

Informetrics

Informetrics is the study of quantitative aspects of information. This includes the production, dissemination and use of all forms of information, regardless of its form or origin...

, to improve standards, theory and practice in all areas of the discipline, to stimulate research, education and training, and to enhance the public perception of the discipline. Members of the society perform theoretical and practical studies related, but not restricted, to research evaluation, diffusion of information, quantitative web studies and mathematical and statistical model

Statistical model

A statistical model is a formalization of relationships between variables in the form of mathematical equations. A statistical model describes how one or more random variables are related to one or more random variables. The model is statistical as the variables are not deterministically but...

ing of information processes.
Since 1987 (Diepenbeek, Belgium) the society (and its informal precursor) has been organizing a biennial international conference, which has visited all continents (except Africa, but the 2011 conference will be held in South Africa

South Africa

The Republic of South Africa is a country in southern Africa. Located at the southern tip of Africa, it is divided into nine provinces, with of coastline on the Atlantic and Indian oceans...

), in this way realizing an important part of its mission.
The Society has a discussion forum for its members.

ISSI Conferences

6th International Conference of the International Society for Scientometrics and Informetrics

1997, 16-19 June

The Hebrew University

Hebrew University of Jerusalem

The Hebrew University of Jerusalem ; ; abbreviated HUJI) is Israel's second-oldest university, after the Technion – Israel Institute of Technology. The Hebrew University has three campuses in Jerusalem and one in Rehovot. The world's largest Jewish studies library is located on its Edmond J...

 of Jerusalem,School of Library, Archive and Information Studies,
Jerusalem,ISRAEL
Organiser: Bluma Peritz (Israel)

Program Chair: Leo Egghe (Belgium)

7th International Conference of the International Society for Scientometrics and Informetrics

1999, 5-8 July

Universidad de Colima,

Colima, MEXICO

Organiser: César Macías-Chapula (Mexico)

Program Chair: Leo Egghe (Belgium)

8th International Conference of the International Society for Scientometrics and Informetrics

2001, 16-20 July

The University of New South Wales

New South Wales

New South Wales is a state of :Australia, located in the east of the country. It is bordered by Queensland, Victoria and South Australia to the north, south and west respectively. To the east, the state is bordered by the Tasman Sea, which forms part of the Pacific Ocean. New South Wales...

,

School of Information Systems

Management information system

A management information system provides information needed to manage organizations efficiently and effectively. Management information systems involve three primary resources: people, technology, and information. Management information systems are distinct from other information systems in that...

, Technology and Management,

Sydney, AUSTRALIA

Organiser: Mari Davis (Australia)

Co-Chair: Concepción S. Wilson (Australia)

Program Chair: Grant Lewison (UK)

9th International Conference of the International Society for Scientometrics and Informetrics

2003, 25-29 August

Chinese Association for Science, and Science & Technology Policy,

Beijing,CHINA

Organiser: Jiang Guohua (China)

Program Chair: Ronald Rousseau (Belgium)

10th International Conference of the International Society for Scientometrics and Informetrics

2005, 24–28 July

Karolinska Institute,

Stockholm, SWEDEN

Organisers: Olle Persson (Sweden), Irene Wormell (Sweden)

Program Chair: Peter Ingwersen (Denmark)

11th International Conference of the International Society for Scientometrics and Informetrics

2007, 25–27 June

Centre for Scientific Information and Documentation (CINDOC)

Spanish Research Council (CSIC)

Madrid, SPAIN

Organisers: Isabel Gómez (Spain), María Bordons (Spain), Isidro F. Aguillo (Spain)

Program Chair: Henk Moed (The Netherlands

Netherlands

The Netherlands is a constituent country of the Kingdom of the Netherlands, located mainly in North-West Europe and with several islands in the Caribbean. Mainland Netherlands borders the North Sea to the north and west, Belgium to the south, and Germany to the east, and shares maritime borders...

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12th International Conference of the International Society for Scientometrics and Informetrics

2009, 14–17 July

Federal University of Rio de Janeiro

Rio de Janeiro

Rio de Janeiro

Rio de Janeiro , commonly referred to simply as Rio, is the capital city of the State of Rio de Janeiro, the second largest city of Brazil, and the third largest metropolitan area and agglomeration in South America, boasting approximately 6.3 million people within the city proper, making it the 6th...

, Brazil

Organisers: Abel L. Packer (Brazil), Jacqueline Leta (Brazil), Ronald Rousseau (Belgium)

Program Chair: Birger Larsen, (Denmark), Jacqueline Leta (Brazil)

Publications

The Society publishes a quarterly newsletter (ISSI Newsletter) for its members, but contents become freely available after three months. All colleagues are invited to contribute to this newsletter.

It has further published some Festschrifts (freely available for all) and made the proceedings of the latest conferences (2003-2005-2007) freely available for its members. Also the proceedings of the first two conferences (1987 & 1989) are freely available.

Collaboration offered

Some ways in which the Society might cooperate with other societies include:

• Organizing joint workshops, symposia or pre-conference seminars
• Joint circulation of calls for papers, available research positions, and nominations for awards
• Offering a potential publication outlet for authors from other societies

External links

More information can be found on the Society’s website