Responsible use of publication metrics at the University of Oulu

Bibliometric support at the University of Oulu

Information specialists at the library provide bibliometric services. The team performs bibliometric analyses free of charge to support decision-making in faculties, research units and research groups. They also provide guidance, counseling and training.  Bibliometrics helpdesk: bibliometriikka@oulu.fi 

Below is a table listing the recommendations for the use of bibliometric services

Type of publication analysis Request analysis from the Bibliometric Services Produce bibliometric analysis by yourself. Consulting Bibliometric Services is recommended
Recruiment processes: tenure, professors x  
Recruiment processes: other research and teaching positions   x
Recruiment processes: evaluators x x
Grant applications:especially large project funding x  
Grant applications: other (x)  
Funding allocation x  
Strategy work x x
Awards x  
Evaluation of publishing channels (x) x
Project/yearly reporting (x) x
Analysis of research topics (x) x
Analysis of research collaboration (x) x
Visibility of researcher and research (x) x
Analysis to support article writing   x
Researcher profiles and IDs   x

(x) Performed by Bibliometric Services if resources allow

Bibliometric Services in Patio

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Finnish national guide to publication metrics

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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