Is it possible to measure good science?

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Holding, A. N., McIntyre, K. R. and Lynch, P. 2022. Is it possible to measure good science? The FEBS Journal. pp. 1-7. https://doi.org/10.1111/febs.16674
AuthorsHolding, A. N., McIntyre, K. R. and Lynch, P.
Abstract

Metrics play a vital part in the valuation and funding of research for scientists worldwide. We review the challenges that metrics pose in providing a fair and equitable system for research funding. We highlight the attempts with declarations, including the San Francisco Declaration on Research Assessment (SF-DORA), to improve the research environment and specific impacts that metric choice can have on the evaluation and progression of Early Career Lecturers (ECLs). While there is much evidence that metrics will never be entirely satisfactory, we conclude there are opportunities that would benefit ECLs and reason for optimism for researchers.

KeywordsCOVID-19; early career; equity; funding ; impact; metrics; science
Year2022
JournalThe FEBS Journal
Journal citationpp. 1-7
PublisherJohn Wiley & Sons Ltd
ISSN1742-4658
Digital Object Identifier (DOI)https://doi.org/10.1111/febs.16674
Web address (URL)https://febs.onlinelibrary.wiley.com/doi/10.1111/febs.16674
Output statusPublished
Publication dates
Online29 Nov 2022
Publication process dates
Accepted03 Nov 2022
Deposited30 Nov 2022
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