Objectively measuring people, programs, and peers
When it comes to making important plans about the future direction of an institution, decision-makers need objective, meaningful data that helps them truly assess their institution’s research performance. And for benchmarking purposes, valid comparisons to peer institutions are a necessity, as is the ability to capture the overall picture of research output and impact.
Introduced at ALA Midwinter 2009, and available soon, InCites™ is a new, citation-based evaluation tool that delivers all these capabilities in one comprehensive resource, right on the Web. InCites supplies all the data and tools needed to produce targeted, customized reports. Users can conduct in-depth analyses or produce focused snapshots, using:
- Citation analytic reports and benchmark data derived from the multidisciplinary Web of Science®
- Customer-specific datasets and metrics
- Reporting functionality and visualization
InCites delivers the tools to:
- Track research performance by individual, department, and institution
- Compare performance against other institutions and against world and field benchmarks
- Monitor collaboration partners and frequency; track new collaboration opportunities
- Pinpoint influential and emerging researchers and departments
- Allocate funds accurately and intelligently
- Attract top faculty and funding sources
- Support accreditation activity with quantitative evidence
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