Title: Bibliometrics as a pathway to (future) research strategies.Case study – seeking research excellence
Abstract: Prioritizing quantity of publications over quality by many
researchers is an unintended effect of the national evaluation
in Czech Republic. Simple journal-level indicators behind the
evaluation procedures over-simplify the complex view at
research performance. Many research organizations accepted
these indicators for internal analysis and assessment of the
quality of research. In opposition to this trend, Masaryk
University progressed in implementing qualified bibliometrics
with professional tools and approaches into decision-making
procedures and strategies at all levels. In the poster, we
demonstrate sample analyses and their outputs at the Masaryk
University, especially the exercise of identifying research
excellence and focus areas. We used two approaches. Firstly,
“bottom-up” approach, deduction of impactful research topics by
analysing citation data in the whole publication record
together with a validation of highly cited publications of MU
authors in their other production. Besides this, we
unsuccessfully tested application of CWTS microfields for
identifying impactful topics by pre-defined keywords. As a
“top-down” approach, we reviewed and consulted results of our
analysis with vice-deans for research before making final
decision. Results of both approaches matched very well.
Identification of excellent research topics is now being used
for official university marketing and web presentation.
University environment accepted bibliometrics stepwise as a
useful research-supporting tool and accepted emphasis on
individual excellence. Important discussions started about
research performance and demand for further bibliometric
monitoring.
Publication Year: 2017
Publication Date: 2017-10-11
Language: en
Type: article
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