Publishing statistics, research policy and strategy
This course aims to give participants insight into institutional bibliometric analyses, and how these can be used as part of the research management process.
Main content
Aims and content: Bibliometric analysis is a quantitative method which can be used to analyse production and useage of scientific publications. These anlayses can be used to map publishing activities at institutions or within certain subject areas, as well as give insight into co-authorship and "impact". This course aims to give participants insight into institutional bibliometric analyses, and how these can be used as part of the research management process. The analyses presented are based mainly on data from the national research information system (CRISTIN) and commercial citation databases.
Outcomes
Knowledge:
- Has an overview of how bibliometric analysis is organised in Norway and at UiB
- Has knowledge of the most common bibliometric indicators, and their limitations
- Is familiar with principles of responsible use of bibliometrics in evaluations
- Is familiar with how these statistics can be used for research managament
Skills:
- Can access and use data about UiBs publishing (https://bibliometri.w.uib.no/)
- Can use basic search and analytical features in Web of Science
Language: Norwegian or English
Duration: 3 hours
Web-based resources: Resource page about bibliometric analysis and services at the University Library
Course provider: University Library
Target group: Administrative staff, leaders, and others who make use of data for analytical or managament purposes.