Author: van Leeuwen, Thed

Source: Research Evaluation, Volume 17, Number 2, June 2008 , pp. 157-160(4)

Publisher: Beech Tree Publishing

Abstract:

This paper describes the results of a recent bibliometric study conducted in the Netherlands focusing on the level of the individual researcher, in relation to an academic reward system. In this study, the Hirsch-Index is compared with various bibliometric indicators and other characteristics of researchers, and its usefulness in particularly research assessment procedures is tested. We find a strong bias towards the research field(s) in which a researcher is active, thereby limiting the validity of this indicator for the specific interest of evaluation practices. Further analyses on a sample of scientists of various ages should test the sensitivity of the indicator towards age or length of career.

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Document Type: Research article

DOI: http://dx.doi.org/10.3152/095820208X319175

Publication date: 2008-06-01

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