OECD Science, Technology and Industry Working Papers

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1815-1965 (online)
DOI :
10.1787/18151965
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The Directorate for Science, Technology and Industry (STI) leads OECD research and policy work on knowledge-based sources of economic and social growth and, more specifically, on the translation of science and technology into innovation. It works in the subject areas of science, innovation, biotechnology, nanotechnology and industry, among others. OECD Science, Technology and Industry Working Papers cover this broad range of issues and consist of studies, both technical and analytical in nature, prepared by staff or outside consultants. It includes working papers, which are meant to share early knowledge and elicit feedback, and occasionally policy reports, which are officially declassified by an OECD Committee.
 

Bibliometric Indicators and Analysis of Research Systems

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Authors:
Yoshiko Okubo
Publication Date
01 Jan 1997
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No:
1997/01
Pages
71
DOI
10.1787/208277770603

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This report – linked to the technical documents of the OECD manuals for the measurement of R&D activities ("Frascati Family") – presents the essential elements of bibliometrics and its application to the analysis of research systems. Bibliometrics is based on the enumeration and statistical analysis of scientific output in the form of articles, publications, citations, patents and other, more complex indicators. It is an important tool in evaluating research activities, laboratories and scientists, as well as the scientific specialisations and performance of countries. The report, having set the background for the development of bibliometrics, presents the databases on which bibliometrics is built, as well as the principal indicators used. Twenty-five examples are presented at the end of the document, illustrating the various uses of bibliometric methods for analysing research systems. These indicators measure scientific output, by counting the number of papers; the impact of ...

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