Bibliometrics
The University Alliance Ruhr (UA Ruhr) aims to highlight its collective research strength and further promote collaboration among the three universities. Bibliometric analyses evaluate publication and citation data and provide well-founded information on research output, academic collaborations, and the development of joint research associations and initiatives. They highlight research networks and make it possible to track the scientific visibility and reception of the UA Ruhr’s research at national and international levels.
The University Alliance Ruhr (UA Ruhr) understands bibliometrics as a tool to support research, research management, and strategic decision-making. As a member of the Coalition for Advancing Research Assessment (CoARA), the UA Ruhr shares the view that research assessment should be based on a variety of approaches, with bibliometric analyses making an important, but not exclusive, contribution. Quantitative analyses and indicators should always be considered in their respective academic context and interpreted responsibly. They can usefully complement qualitative assessments and expert judgement, thereby contributing to the evaluation and strategic development of joint research activities.
Our Services
We support researchers and institutes at the UA Ruhr with bibliometric analyses for:
- Research Centers and the College for Social Sciences and Humanities
- Research Communities
- MERCUR projects
- Other inter-university institutes and collaborative research projects
Contact
Are you in need of a bibliometric analysis or consultation within the UA Ruhr? Please feel free to contact us at: bibliometrie@uaruhr.de
Further information on the bibliometric services and the respective on-site contacts can be found on the websites of the three university libraries.