Bibliometrics and Scientometrics for Research Evaluation
We are happy to announce the fourth edition of the course Bibliometrics and Scientometrics for Research Evaluation to be organized in the US. The course is provided by Leiden University’s Centre for Science and Technology Studies (CWTS) in collaboration with the Galter Health Sciences Library at Northwestern University, Feinberg School of Medicine. CWTS, located in Leiden, the Netherlands, is a world-leading research center in the field of bibliometrics and scientometrics and an important provider of high-quality bibliometric statistics. Galter Library works closely with Northwestern University’s Clinical and Translational Science Institute (NUCATS) to provide support on evaluation and continuous improvement.
The course Bibliometrics and Scientometrics for Research Evaluation offers a deep insight into the use of citation analysis, bibliometric visualization, and other related tools for evaluating scientific research. Information on the course, including the course program, is offered below.
Aim
The course aims to provide participants with a thorough understanding of citation analysis and bibliometric visualization, focusing on their use in research evaluation. After completing the course, you will be able to:
- understand and interpret a wide range of publication- and citation-based statistics;
- use the VOSviewer software developed at CWTS in a proficient manner to create your own professional bibliometric visualizations; and
- reflect critically on proper and improper use of bibliometric and scientometric information in the evaluation of scientific research.
Audience
The course aims to serve a broad audience that includes anyone with a professional interest in citation analysis, bibliometric visualization, and other scientometric tools for research evaluation. The course is most beneficial for participants that already have some basic knowledge on bibliometrics and citation analysis.
In order to have optimal possibilities for interaction with the lecturers, the number of participants in the course is limited to 25. Participants are expected to bring their own laptop with them.
Course program
Day 1
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Scientometrics for research management and research evaluation
Research management and research evaluation, scientometric indicators, and citation analysis -
Citation analysis
Basic and advanced indicators -
Beyond citation analysis
Novel indicators (open access, gender, etc.) -
Bibliometric visualization
Creating co-authorship maps and citation-based maps using VOSviewer
Day 2
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Bibliographic data sources
Web of Science, Scopus, and Dimensions -
Bibliometric visualization
Creating term co-occurrence maps using VOSviewer -
Advanced analytics
Classification systems and strength, potential, risk (SPR) analysis -
Economic, health, and societal impact of research
Altmetrics, university-industry collaboration, patents, clinical guidelines, etc. -
Citation analysis
Counting methods
Day 3
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Journal indicators
Journal impact indicators (Impact Factor, CiteScore, SNIP, etc.) and their use in research evaluation -
University rankings
CWTS Leiden Ranking and responsible use of university rankings -
Responsible metrics
Leiden Manifesto for research metrics -
Bibliographic data sources
Open citations
Lecturers
The course is provided by the following lecturers:
Ludo Waltman PhD: Ludo is professor of Quantitative Science Studies and deputy director of CWTS. He is one of the developers of the popular VOSviewer software, He is also responsible for the CWTS Leiden Ranking. Ludo is Editor-in-Chief of Quantitative Science Studies, a recently established scientific journal in the field of scientometrics.
Ed Noijons PhD: As operational director of CWTS, Ed is responsible for applied bibliometric analyses carried out by CWTS. Ed has over 25 years of experience in bibliometric research and applied bibliometric projects. His research interests include structuring and mapping of science, with a focus on applications in science policy and research management.
Mark Neijssel MSc: As bibliometric consultant he is responsible for the development of the contract research activities for research performance studies, network analyses and science mapping studies and tailor-made training courses for CWTS' clients. All of these activities are fueled by the research conducted at the scientific institute.
The local organizers of the course are Kristi Holmes and Karen Gutzman from the Galter Health Sciences Library at Northwestern University.
Registration
To register for the course please use this booking form.
Contact
Please contact Mark Neijssel at m.neijssel@cwts.leidenuniv.nl if you have any questions about the course.