Bibliometrics – What are the Benefits and for Whom?
For scientists
- Verification of perception of own publications
- Description of science networks
- Remaining competitive
- Analysis of weak points
- Identification of possible cooperation partners
For scientific coordinators of scientific institutions, universities and faculties
- Verification of perception in the specialist community
- Comparison with institutions in similar fields: regionally, nationally, internationally
- Representation of cooperation between countries
- Representation of the discipline-specific development of institutions
- Support in allocating funds and filling vacancies
- Analysis of weak points in publication behaviour
- Information on position in the scientific community
- Identification of potential cooperation partners
For funding organizations within scientific institutions and research ministries
- Regional, national and international comparisons
- Assistance in allocating funds
- Protection from at times dubious reports in the press
For project management organizations
- Information on institutions and topics
- Information on the timeframe for processing topics
- Assistance during the approval process for research funding
- Science controlling
For journalists and editors
- Question: "Who is the best in the world of research?"
- Ranking lists for the press
- Participation in community discussions: research elite, top research, elite universities
For companies and business consultants
- Recognizing trends
- Pursuing own in-house research and development
Last Modified: 30.05.2022