Objective : To understand how scientific "performances" are evaluated and the limits of their use.To know which indicators are commonly used.

Description : Bibliometric indicators (h-index, impact factor…) are commonly used to evaluate research “production”.
During the next Rendez-vous de l’info of the UNIGE Library, discover the calculation methods, the applications and the limitations of these indicators.

Audience: Researchers, academic teachers, PhD students, Post-doc researchers, UNIGE collaborators.

Prerequisites : None.

Format :

• 1h30 long practical workshop. (15 participants/session)
• Takes place in our training lab with PC's. Participants can bring their own laptop
• In english if needed

Program:

• Indicators for journals
• Indicators for articles
• Indicators for researchers
• Limitations and biases of statistical evaluation and in particular of these indicators

When and where : Wednesday 10th May 2023, 12h15-13h45 Schmidheiny library

Registration required (see registration form below)

Topics: Bibliometrics, indicators, scientific journal, Impact Factor, altmetrics