Josiline Chigwada josyphiri@gmail.com @josyphiri +263733782906 Use of altmetric data in allocating research grants in research institutions Josiline Chigwada josyphiri@gmail.com @josyphiri +263733782906

Background

Introduction Approval Rejection

Objectives The study seeks to find out: How research grants are allocated in academic institutions. How altmetrics are used to allocate research grants in academic institutions. The challenges that are faced when using altmetrics in allocating research grants. The solutions that are offered

Methodology Data collection instruments Online questionnaire on survey monkey Interviews Web interactions Population (Purposive sampling) – 63 institutions A census of academic institutions in Zimbabwe Major research institutions in Zimbabwe Research board members who are part of the grant selection process

Findings

Allocation of research grants

Altmetric products in use Altmetric bookmarklet 1 Explorer for librarians IR badges Badges for researchers Explorer for institutions Explorer for publisher Altmetric badges for books

Use of altmetrics Allocate research grants COUNT Allocate research grants Track output of specific grants Identify emerging fields and scholars See how funded research has been received 1

Challenges and solutions Lack of awareness on altmetrics Create awareness Academic resistance on metrics Demonstrate the importance of altmetrics Citation tracking is not an issue Advocacy and marketing Lack of knowledge (Researchers and Librarians) Study how altmetrics work

Conclusion Research institutions are not using altmetrics in allocating research grants. The traditional method of allocating grants is still being applied in some institutions. Fear of metrics is still prevalent in some institutions. Creating awareness on the use of altmetrics is important.

Recommendations Altmetrics should be used in allocating research grants Need to work with academic institutions in Zimbabwe to promote altmetrics. Start with the free tools to entice the institutions

Extension of the study Extended the research to other research institutions worldwide Request to fill the questionnaire on survey monkey: https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/F9W7MRB

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