This gives a comprehensive set of information on Webometric indicators for achieving higher ranks in university ranking systems. There is no doubt, whether we like or not rankings have gained much importance in the society and particularly in the higher education sector. Universities are being pressurized to strictly adhere to quality service and outputs and thus it emerges a need to go up in the ranking systems. Consequently, a number of ranking systems evolved to compare and contrast the world university performances. With the rapid changes in the area of university Web sites; there have been several studies carried out relevant to Webometric rankings of universities in all most all countries.
Table of Contents
- Evolution of Webometric Studies
- What is ranking?
- Ranking Universities on Web based methods
- Webometric ranking of world Universities (WRWU)
- Comparison of WRWU with other university ranking methods
- Deficiencies in Webometric Rankings of World Universities
- Topographies Affected on University Web Site Performance
- How to improve web engagement of University Staff
Objectives and Key Themes
This document explores the concept of Webometrics, particularly its application in ranking academic institutions. The study examines the evolution of Webometric studies, different ranking methods, and the deficiencies of Webometric rankings. It also discusses the factors influencing university website performance and provides strategies for improving web engagement among university staff.
- Evolution of Webometric Studies
- Ranking Academic Institutions based on Web Information
- Analysis of Webometric Ranking Methods
- Deficiencies in Webometric Rankings
- Factors Influencing Website Performance
Chapter Summaries
- Evolution of Webometric Studies: This chapter traces the development of Webometric research, focusing on the shift from link structure analysis to a broader range of quantitative web-based measurements. The emergence of "Webometrics" as a field of study is discussed, along with its significance in evaluating university performance.
- What is ranking?: This chapter provides a definition of ranking and explores its role in evaluating academic institutions. It also delves into the different methods used for ranking universities, highlighting their strengths and limitations.
- Ranking Universities on Web based methods: This chapter focuses on specific methods for ranking universities based on web-based information. The "Webometrics Ranking of World Universities" (WRWU) is introduced as a key example of this approach.
- Webometric ranking of world Universities (WRWU): This chapter provides a detailed analysis of the WRWU method, including its underlying methodology and its objectives. The chapter discusses the strengths and weaknesses of this ranking system.
- Comparison of WRWU with other university ranking methods: This chapter compares the WRWU with other prominent university ranking methods, such as the Academic Ranking of World Universities (ARWU) and the Times Higher Education World University Rankings (THE). It highlights the similarities and differences between these ranking systems.
Keywords
Key terms and concepts explored in this study include Webometrics, university rankings, website performance, web indicators, link structure analysis, quantitative web-based measurements, and the "Webometrics Ranking of World Universities" (WRWU). These terms are central to understanding the methodology and implications of evaluating academic institutions based on web information.
- Quote paper
- Chaminda Jayasundara (Author), E.M.C. Edirimanna (Author), 2012, Webomatic Ranking: Grading Academic Institutions on Web Based Information, Munich, GRIN Verlag, https://www.grin.com/document/262564
