scientometric

Scientometrics is the study of the measurement and analysis of science. It involves the quantitative analysis of scientific literature, including the study of scientific communication, the evaluation of scientific performance, and the mapping of scientific fields. Scientometrics is a multidisciplinary field that draws on various disciplines such as information science, bibliometrics, scientography, and webometrics.

The primary goal of scientometrics is to provide objective and quantitative measures of scientific activity, such as the number of publications, citations, and the impact of scientific research. It aims to identify trends, patterns, and gaps in scientific research, and to evaluate the performance of individual researchers, institutions, and countries.

Scientometric analysis can be conducted at different levels, including the level of individual researchers, research groups, institutions, countries, and scientific disciplines. It can also be applied to different types of scientific outputs, such as journal articles, conference papers, patents, and datasets.

Scientometrics has numerous applications, including the evaluation of research performance, the identification of research trends and gaps, the mapping of scientific fields, the assessment of the impact of scientific research, and the development of science policies. It is widely used by researchers, policymakers, and funding agencies to make informed decisions about scientific research and development.

Scientometrics is a rapidly evolving field, with new methods and tools being developed to address the challenges of big data and the increasing complexity of scientific communication. It plays a crucial role in the evaluation and communication of scientific knowledge, and in the development of evidence-based science policies.