Seminar Series: Prof. Han Woo Park

We are thrilled to invite you to the upcoming hybrid session of the Research Seminar Series at the Asia School of Business, featuring Professor Han Woo Park.

Seminar Title: 'Scholarly Communication And Research Evaluation: Reflections From My Experience As Chief Editor Of Quality & Quantity'

Event Details:

🗓 Date: Tuesday, 12 August, 2025

⏰ Time: 12:30 PM – 1:30 PM

📍Venue: CR-W2-03, Level 2, Asia School of Business

Zoom link (Hybrid):

Meeting ID: 943 4318 1390

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About the speaker:

Dr. Han Woo Park is a Professor in the Dept. of Media & Communication as well as Interdisciplinary Graduate Programs of Digital Convergence Business and East Asian Cultural Studies, and a head of research lab called Big Local Big Pulse at YeungNam University (since 2003), Republic of Korea. He is a founder of Cyber Emotions Research Institute and established the World Association for Triple Helix and Future Strategy Studies (WATEF). His research focuses on the use, impact, and role of online media and/or biggish data in extending academic, governmental, and business communications in social, scientific, cultural, and innovative activities. He is currently Chief Editors for Journal of Contemporary Eastern Asia and Quality & Quantity. He was recently named the founding editor-in-chief of Scienceasset.com's Web3 global journal ROSA. In May 2023, he was elected a distinguished Fellow by the International Communication Association.

Abstract:

In this talk, Prof. Park will reflect on the evolving nature of scholarly communication and the role of research evaluation. Drawing from his experience as Chief Editor of Quality & Quantity, he will discuss key trends in peer review, journal metrics, and editorial practices. Prof. Park will also explore the tension between quality and quantity in academic publishing, and the implications for scholars and institutions. The presentation will include thoughts on global disparities in academic recognition and the potential for reform. Furthermore, he will introduce the “helix-based space and circulation” (HSC) concept to examine the dynamics of scientific knowledge exchanges and scholarly communications. The HSC will include “playful academism”—a new name for digital academic interaction.

We look forward to your participation in this insightful research seminar.

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