We are pleased to share two comprehensive slide decks designed to support the implementation of…
Guidance on the responsible use of quantitative indicators in research assessment
This document provides guidance on the use of several indicators (sometimes called metrics) used in research assessment: the Journal Impact Factor and other measurements of journals, citation counts, h-index, field-normalized citation indicators, and altmetrics. Five principles guide the use of these metrics: be clear, be transparent, be specific, be contextual, and be fair.
A Practical Guide to Implementing Responsible Research Assessment at Research Performing Organizations
“A Practical Guide to Implementing Responsible Research Assessment at Research Performing Organizations” provides action-oriented guidance, resources, and illustrative examples, for research performing organizations (RPOs) who are looking to shape and deliver responsible research assessment (RRA) practices. This includes RPOs who are looking to create an RRA strategy, organizations wanting to reform existing practices, and organizations simply wanting to take steps towards more holistic and inclusive approaches to research assessment.
What is the h-index and what are its limitations? Or: Stop using the h-index
These short educational videos in animated and talking head formats provide an introduction to the…
Quantitative Methods in Research Evaluation Citation Indicators, Altmetrics, and Artificial Intelligence
This book critically analyses the value of citation data, altmetrics, and artificial intelligence to support…
Recognising Open Science practices in higher education staff assessment
This resource compiles questions about open scholarship that pertain to assessment of research, education, outreach,…
Recognising Open Science practices in higher education staff assessment
This resource compiles questions about open scholarship that pertain to assessment of research, education, outreach,…
Modernizing Scholarship for the Public Good: An Action Framework for Public Research Universities
For over 150 years, public research universities have advanced public interest through education, innovation, and…
Worksheet for Values-based Academic Assessment
This worksheet was created as a guide for academic institutions and departments to aid in…
DORA-compliant measures of research quality and impact to assess the performance of researchers in biomedical institutions: Review of published research, international best practice and Delphi survey
This paper reviewed existing literature and international best practices and established consensus by Delphi survey…