Institutional operating figures in basic and applied sciences: scientometric analysis of quantitative output benchmarking.

ABSTRACT:

Background

Institutional operating figures and benchmarking systems are important features for the implementation of efficacy in basic and applied sciences. They are needed for research evaluation and funding policy. However, the current policy settings for research evaluation urgently need review since there may be imbalances present in many areas.

Methods

The present study assessed benchmarking of research output. By the use of large data bases research output was categorized and analyzed. Specific areas of major research activity were identified by comparing publication density on different organ systems and inter- and intrafield comparison was performed for selected countries.

Results

Novel density-equalizing mappings were constructed that illustrate trends of pub

SUBMITTER: Groneberg-Kloft B 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC2459159 | biostudies-literature | 2008 Jun

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature