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Journal Article

Assessing and Communicating the Value of Biomedical Research: Results From a Pilot Study

The pilot demonstrated not only the usefulness of examining the impact of research from the perspectives of a range of stakeholders but also, notably, the extent and variety of the benefits that accrue from research.

Oct 27, 2017
Commentary

Funders Using Bibliometrics Should Keep It Simple

Avoiding information overload is crucial for research grant decisions. The right guidance and training to panel members can help them make the most of bibliometrics as an evaluation tool to assist their decisions on research funding.

Sep 15, 2017
Journal Article

Journal Article

Comparative Scientometric Assessment of the Results of ERC Funded Projects: Alternative Metrics Report (D7)

The altmetric analysis examined social media visibility and usage in online bibliographic management tools (Mendeley) of ERC-funded papers.

Jul 12, 2017
Journal Article

Journal Article

Comparative Scientometric Assessment of the Results of ERC Funded Projects: Bibliometric Assessment Report (D5)

The bibliometric analysis examined the research productivity and scientific impact of ERC-funded researchers, as well as patterns of collaboration and interdisciplinarity.

Jul 7, 2017
Journal Article

Journal Article

How Do NIHR Peer Review Panels Use Bibliometric Information to Support Their Decisions?

This paper examines various aspects of the use of bibliometric information by members of award selection panels, based on interviews with ten panel members from three NIHR panels, alongside analysis of the information provided to those panels.

Jun 27, 2017
Report

Report

100 Metrics to Assess and Communicate the Value of Biomedical Research: An Ideas Book

This report presents 100 ideas for metrics that can be used assess and communicate the value of biomedical research to wider audiences including patients, providers, administrators, and legislators.

Nov 3, 2016
Report

Report

Mapping UK mental health research funding and its contribution to global funding: A refined analysis for the UK context

This briefing provides an analysis across the UK of government support for mental health research, with a particular emphasis on the UK Department of Health. This analysis builds on the project -- Mapping the global mental health research system.

Oct 21, 2016
Commentary

Who's Funding Mental Health Research Worldwide?

The size and diversity of mental health research is significant, but it remains a loosely defined field in which funders tend not to spell out what counts as mental health. An outline of the current state of mental health research funding worldwide helps to address the huge challenges of mental illness.

Aug 17, 2016
Research Brief

Research Brief

Project Ecosystem: A global map of mental health research funding

This brief summarizes a study mapping the global funding of mental health research from 2009 to 2014. It built a bottom up a picture of who the major funders are, what kinds of research they support and how their strategies relate to one another.

Jun 22, 2016
Report

Report

Bibliometric Analysis of Mental Health Research: 1980–2008

This report presents the findings of a bibliometric study of mental health research papers published from 1980 to 2008.

May 26, 2016
Report

Project Ecosystem: Mapping the global mental health research funding system

This study maps the global funding of mental health research between 2009 and 2014. It builds from the bottom up a picture of who the major funders are, what kinds of research they support and how their strategies relate to one another.

Mar 25, 2016
Report

Report

Bibliometric analysis of highly cited publications of biomedical and health research in England, 2004–2013

This report presents a bibliometric analysis of biomedical and health research in England, 2004-2013. It is intended to support the shortlisting and selection of the National Institute for Health Research Biomedical Research Centres in England.

Dec 15, 2015
Report

Report

A Review of the Dementia Research Landscape and Workforce Capacity in the United Kingdom

This report, commissioned by the Alzheimer's Society, aims to inform funding and capacity-building efforts in UK dementia research by examining the current research and workforce landscape, and associated strengths and gaps.

Sep 14, 2015
Report

Report

A Review of the Dementia Research Landscape and Workforce Capacity in the United Kingdom: Extended Summary

This extended summary provides an overview of the findings of a report commissioned by the Alzheimer's Society. It aims to inform funding and capacity-building efforts in UK dementia research by examining the current research and workforce landscape.

Sep 14, 2015
Report

Report

Developing a research impact performance management system for The Research Council, Oman: Final Report

This report sets out our approach and findings in developing a research impact performance management system for The Research Council (TRC), Oman.

Aug 11, 2015
Report

Report

A bibliometric analysis of research by the Cambridge Neuroscience Strategic Research Initiative: Extended Summary

This report summarises the key findings of a bibliometric analysis of researchers affiliated with the Cambridge Neuroscience Strategic Research Initiative at the University of Cambridge with a view to informing the future direction of the initiative.

Jul 6, 2015
Journal Article

Journal Article

The Agency for Healthcare Research and Quality's Children's Health Research Portfolio

Describes and assesses the potential impact of the Agency for Healthcare Research and Qualitys childrens health activities and related publications.

Jan 1, 2008
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Sarah Parks

Senior Analyst
Education Ph.D. in computational biology, University of Cambridge; M.Phil. in computational biology, University of Cambridge; B.A. in mathematics, University of Cambridge
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Salil Gunashekar

Research Leader
Education Ph.D. in wireless communications engineering, University of Leicester; M.Sc. in information and communications engineering, University of Leicester; M.Sc. in informatics, University of Delhi; B.Sc. (Honours) in physics, University of Delhi (St Stephen's College)