Schneider JW "An outline of the bibliometric indicator used for performance-based funding of research institutions in norway " European Political Science 8(3):364-378, September 2009

[Eugene Garfield]

E-mail Addresses: jws at db.dk   

TITLE : An outline of the bibliometric indicator used for performance-based 
funding of research institutions in norway 

Author(s): Schneider JW (Schneider, Jesper W.)  

Source: EUROPEAN POLITICAL SCIENCE    Volume: 8    Issue: 3    Pages: 364-
378    Published: SEP 2009    

Times Cited: 1     References: 35     Citation Map      

 Abstract: 
This article outlines and discusses the bibliometric indicator used for 
performance-based funding of research institutions in Norway. It is argued 
that the indicator is novel and innovative as compared to the indicators 
used in other funding models. It compares institutions based on all their 
publication-based research activities across all disciplines. Specific 
incentives are given to researchers to focus their publication behaviour on 
the most 'prestigious' publication channels within the different fields. 
Such aims necessitate a documentation system based on high-quality data, 
and require differentiated publication counts as the basic measure. 
Experience until now suggests that the indicator works as intended. 

Document Type: Proceedings Paper  
Language: English  
Author Keywords: bibliometric indicators; performance-based funding; 
research institutions; publication counts  
KeyWords Plus: CO-AUTHORSHIP; SCIENCE; IMPACT; CONSEQUENCES  

Reprint Address: Schneider, JW (reprint author), Royal Sch Lib & Informat 
Sci, Fredrik Bajers Vej 7K, DK-9220 Aalborg, Denmark  

Addresses: 
1. Royal Sch Lib & Informat Sci, DK-9220 Aalborg, Denmark   
E-mail Addresses: jws at db.dk   

Publisher: PALGRAVE MACMILLAN LTD, BRUNEL RD BLDG, HOUNDMILLS, BASINGSTOKE 
RG21 6XS, HANTS, ENGLAND   

IDS Number: 486FQ  
ISSN: 1680-4333  
DOI: 10.1057/eps.2009.19  

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