Comments on “Ranking researchers: Evidence from Indonesia” by Fry et al. (2023)

Dasapta Erwin Irawan, Juneman Abraham, Ilham Akhsanu Ridlo, Harya Dwi Nugraha, Ismail Suardi Wekke, Anis Fuad, Alfend Rudyawan and Cahyo Seftyono

Research Policy, 2023, vol. 52, issue 7

Abstract: The Fry et al. article suggests that productivity can be improved by ranking researchers on a platform, but this assumption overlooks the possibility that previous resource allocation may not have been inefficient. The proposed solution simply shifts resources towards measurable metrics, such as SINTA, without a clear understanding of its long-term effects. Therefore, it is important to consider potential trade-offs and be mindful of whether such policies are beneficial in the future.

Keywords: SINTA platform; Research assessment; Research evaluation; Ranking database; Low-middle income countries; Higher education; World class university (search for similar items in EconPapers)
Date: 2023
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DOI: 10.1016/j.respol.2023.104817

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