idR offers overlay maps of science as a method to explore the degree of interdisciplinarity of a set of publications from Thomson Reuters Web of Science data or a Pajek vector file. The overlay technique visualizes the spread of publications over the global map of science, i.e. the structure of science as obtained from the [...]
Tags:Collaboration, Metrics, Research Impact
Fascinating post about measuring science: The Mismeasurement of Science by Michael Nielsen
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“. . . have you ever wondered who is actually citing you? Being cited by your colleagues and junior researchers in your department is one thing, but what if your academic hero cites your work? Imagine finding out that your paper was read and acknowledged by the leading researcher(s) in your field; would that not [...]
Elsevier now participates in CrossRef’s Cited-by Linking Service. The service allows CrossRef member publishers to display links on an article page to other articles that cite that particular document. Elsevier joins over 200 publishers that deposit references from their scholarly content and display citing links from CrossRef publishers back to that content. See the full [...]
Tags:Citation Analysis, Dissemination of Research, Research Impact
Interesting Nature editorial on measuring individual scientific achievement. “A poll of Nature’s readers suggests that feelings about metrics are mixed. Many researchers say that, in principle, they welcome the use of quantitative performance metrics because of the potential for clarity and objectivity. Yet they also worry that the hiring, promotion and tenure committees that control [...]
Tags:Impact Factors, Metrics, Research Impact
Google Scholar announced a new tool for searching within cited works to trace the impact of a work.
Tags:Authors at WU, Research Impact
STAR METRICS (Science and Technology in America’s Reinvestment – Measuring the EffecT of Research on Innovation, Competitiveness and Science) is a federal and university partnership which is developing an empirical framework to measure the outcomes of science investments and demonstrate the benefits of scientific investments to the public. The project is led by the National [...]
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Two interesting articles in Nature on demonstrating the impact of research: In the Public Eye “Society deserves to see a return on its investment in science, but researchers need help to make their case.” Science Funding: Science for the Masses “It makes scientists think more explicitly about how their work is connected to enhancing benefits [...]
What is the difference between the Impact score and the Significance score as part of the new enhanced review criteria for NIH applications? A clarification to the notice was issued in January 2010 announcing the development of a working group to develop additional guidance on this issue. For more information on Impact vs. Significance, see [...]
“Beyond citation analysis: a model for assessment of research impact” was recently published and describes a project whereby the authors examined the research impact of a large clinical trial study, the Ocular Hypertension Treatment Study (OHTS). The study found that using citation analysis as a sole tool was not sufficient, nor was it predictive of [...]
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