Mimicry in science?

Lutz Bornmann ()

Scientometrics, 2011, vol. 86, issue 1, No 13, 173-177

Abstract: Abstract Since bibliometric indicators have obtained a general acceptance in science policy and attained applied relevance in research evaluation, feedback effects on scientists’ behaviour resulting from the use of these indicators for science funding decisions have been reported. These adaptation strategies could be called mimicry in science. Scientists apply strategies that should enable them to comply to bibliometric accountability and to secure funds to their own research.

Keywords: Research evaluation; Mimicry; Scientific progress (search for similar items in EconPapers)
Date: 2011
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