SYoS project

Four articles on SYoS and TOBI published in Qualität in der Wissenschaft 4/2024

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Cover page of the journal Qualität in der Wissenschaft, issue 4/2024

Cover page of the issue 4/2024 of the journal Qualität in der Wissenschaft dedicated to the topic “Bibliometrics in Focus”

We are pleased to announce that the latest issue of the journal Qualität in der Wissenschaft has just been published. Issue 4/2024 is dedicated to the topic “Bibliometrie im Fokus” (Bibliometrics in Focus) and features four articles published in English on SYoS and its sister project Towards Open Bibliometric Indicators (TOBI): Mutz, R., Johann, D. … Read more

Promoting the responsible use of scientometrics in Switzerland

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Three persons discussing an image of a complex network.

Whether we like it or not, scientometric indicators and data are inevitably important for assessing the research performance of countries, institutions, departments, research groups and individual researchers. This not only applies to the science landscape of international research, but also to higher education institutions (HEI) in Switzerland. Correct usage of these indicators and data requires proper contextualisation and interpretation; however, they are often used inappropriately. Careless use of these indicators and data is problematic as it can lead to misinterpretation and ultimately to poor decisions.