16th International Conference on Webometrics, Informetrics and Scientometrics (WIS) & 21st COLLNET Meeting on October 23-26, 2020 at University of Peradeniya, Sri Lanka : Last Date 05/06/20

It is our great pleasure to Welcome you to the 16^th International Conference on Webometrics, Informetrics and Scientometrics (WIS) & 21^st COLLNET Meeting which will be held from 23 to 26 October 2020 in the University of Peradeniya, Sri Lanka. COLLNET 2020 is a forum to bring forth recent developments in all aspects of Webometrics, Informetrics , Scientometrics, Science Policy, Research Evaluation, Research Collaboration and related areas, with an objective of formulating strategies to solve emerging challenges of the twenty-first century. It also aims to bring together leading Academics, Scientists, Librarians, Statisticians, Science Policy Makers, Research Scholars and Research Students to exchange and share their experiences and research findings on various aspects of those areas. Besides, it provides an opportunity to foster international collaborations among Scientists, Academicians, Librarians and policy makers to promote Webometrics, Informetrics and Scientometrics as a key technology. The COLLNET 2020 will be marked by the presence of many events, including workshops, receptions, industry presentations, panel discussions and tours. Looking forward to meeting you in COLLNET 2020 at the University of Peradeniya, Sri Lanka- Resplendent Island.

Scope

The main objective of this conference is laid on scientific collaboration, quantitative aspects of communication in science, technology and science policy, the science of science as well as the integration of qualitative and quantitative approaches in evaluative contexts. In particular, the conference aims to contribute to evidence-based knowledge about scientific research and practices, which, in turn, is expected to further provide input to institutional, regional, national and international policy-making in research and innovation.

We welcome contributions on theoretical, methodological and applied topics covered by the conference, which will comprise the following issues.

• New research trends in Science of Science
• Mathematical Models of Communication and Collaboration
• Models and measurement of scholarly and wider scientific communication
• Altmetrics & social-media metrics
• Gender and diversity
• Mobility and migration of scientists
• Citation analysis and Collaborative studies

• S&T policy and strategies
• New methods in research assessment
• Quantitative and qualitative assessment: bibliometrics and peer review
• Quantitative analysis of S&T innovation
• Patent analysis and the science–technology linkage
• Cloud-based technology
• Academic Social Media Network

 Mapping of science and visualization techniques

• Mapping and visualization of the cognitive structure of science
• Community and topic detection
• Analysis of complex networks
• International and cross-disciplinary collaboration network