摘要：AbstractThe paper investigates the role of scientific network in knowledge production in chemistry field for the Italian Universities, considering the models of research and teaching evaluation, the intangibles report and the network analysis approach. The analysis shows relevant correlations between the features of network, scientific performance of human resources in teaching and research processes and provides an overview of Italian Universities activity within the knowledge production in Chemistry. The study utilizes a multidimensional statistical analysis and considers the Italian academic researchers, taken from 2001 to 2007, in Chemistry field, chosen for its particular relevance for bibliometric indicators.
