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Measuring Research Impact Using Bibliometrics Constance Wiebrands Manager, Library Services
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Citation Information Web of Science Scopus Publish or Perish Google Scholar Amazon book search Other databases internal cites only eg. Science Direct
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Applications National publication, exposure and bias Collaboration between researchers within and across disciplines Mapping influential researchers in a field Describing the nature of literature used in a discipline Comparing output of individuals, research centres, and institutions (ERA)
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WoS journal coverage Science Citation Index~6,900 Social Science Citation Index~1,940 Arts & Humanities Citation Index~1,330 American & English language bias
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Scopus journal coverage 16,500 peer reviewed journals 350 book series 3.6m conference papers 1996 – (1823-1996 without references) Articles in press Science & social science strength Latin America, Asia Pacific & Europe – 50%
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National publication counts
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Comparisons SCIMAGO – open access journal & country rankings
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Influence and networks: from the past
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… and forward in time
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Comparing journals
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Publish or Perish Author, article, journal analyses Citations Citations per year Documents Cites per document h-index G-index http://www.harzing.com/resources.htm#/pop.htm
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Scopus: Journal Analyzer
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Journal impact factors & h-index Journal impact factor equation (eg. 2009) Cites in 2008 to articles published in 2007 + 2008 Number of articles published in 2007 + 2008 Journal Citation Reports Science Edition Highest impact factor = 74 Social Science Edition Highest impact factor = 16
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Assumptions Scientific activity can be measured through publications All citations have been used All units of analysis are equal A relationship exists between them But: Diplomatic citing Diplomatic non-citing Window dressing Self citing Avoiding responsibility for an argument Incorrect citations And:Disciplinary differences
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Excellence in Research for Australia ERA ▫ Research outputs - 6 years Journal articles, books, book chapters, conference papers, non- traditional research outputs (creative works) ▫ Volume Total number of research outputs ▫ Research income ▫ Esteem Editorial work, membership of academies, fellowships ▫ Applied Patents, registered designs, research commercialisation http://www.arc.gov.au/era/default.htm
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