This LibGuide is aimed at all members of the University of Oulu interested in analysing publications or publishing.
The University of Oulu is committed to the responsible use of publication metrics, which is taken into account throughout this guide. In this guide, you will find available databases, services, and visualizing tools. A brief introduction to bibliometric indicators and reporting bibliometric analysis is also included. A detailed table shows how to use the Bibliometric Services of the Library for varying needs.
On this page the terms publication metrics, altmetrics and datametrics are shortly defined.
Publication metrics refers to the quantitative analysis of publications resulting in statistical data. In spoken language the term bibliometrics is often used. Publication metrics focuses on the number of publications and citations they have received. These are also the basis of so-called impact indicators. Publication metrics can be applied not only to scientific publications, but also to professional publications and publications for the general public, as well.
Publication metrics are used for many purposes such as recruitment processes, research strategies and assessment of research of organizations.
For more information on the subject, see the Finnish national guide to publication metrics
Altmetrics explores the visibility of publications and the attention they receive in social media and research networks. Examples of altmetrics are number of downloads, mentions in news, tweets, and likes. During the past five years altmetrics has been used besides bibliometrics but it is not yet officially used in the research assessment of organizations.
For more information on the subject, see the Finnish national guide to publication metrics
Although datametrics is still in development, it is receiving increased attention. Datametrics explores the numbers of published and open research data (actual data sets or metadata) and citations received. Data reuse and downloads are also explored, as well as attention in social media.
Datametrics tools are avilable but they are not yet very widely used in Finland. Many Finnish research organizations harvest research metadata from both Finnish and international repositories into their CRIS systems for follow-up and reporting.
For more information on the subject, see the Finnish national guide to publication metrics
Impact and visibility of research data in the Library´s Research Data LibGuide
The source of this guide is the Finnish national guide to publication metrics (KJMO), which has been produced in collaboration between Finnish publication metrics experts.
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