Mapping the Contributions of John Mayne: Bridging the Gaps Between Evaluation, Auditing, and Performance Monitoring

Abstract

The late John Mayne’s contribution to evaluation was significant. This article maps his written contributions to evaluation. The authors analyze the number and types of publications produced by John Mayne from 1981 to 2020. They also identify the main themes in his authorship, and how they evolved over time. They further identify his most notable publications and use standard citation metrics to assess his academic impact. Finally, they take stock of his publications record and academic impact and conclude that his contribution to the evaluation community was significant and comparable to other thought leaders in the field of evaluation.