Journal article
The publishing imperative: the pervasive influence of publication metrics
Learned Publishing, Vol.19(4), pp.277-290
2006
Abstract
This article summarizes the effects of the increasing global trend towards measuring research quality and effectiveness through, in particular, publication‐based metrics, and its effects on scholarly communication. Such metrics are increasingly influencing the behaviour patterns of administrators, publishers, librarians, and researchers. Impact and citation measures, which often rely solely on Thomson Scientific data, are examined in the context of university league tables and research assessment exercises. The need to establish alternate metrics, particularly for the social sciences and humanities, is emphasized, as is an holistic approach to scholarly communication agenda.
Details
- Title
- The publishing imperative: the pervasive influence of publication metrics
- Authors
- Colin Steele (Corresponding Author) - Australian National UniversityLinda Butler (Author) - Australian National UniversityDanny Kingsley (Author) - Australian National University
- Publication details
- Learned Publishing, Vol.19(4), pp.277-290
- Publisher
- John Wiley & Sons Ltd.
- DOI
- 10.1087/095315106778690751
- ISSN
- 1741-4857
- Organisation Unit
- Library Services; University of the Sunshine Coast, Queensland
- Language
- English
- Record Identifier
- 99658173602621
- Output Type
- Journal article
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