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Top 10 U.S. research institutes in the Nature Index 2024: Check out the full list here

A top journal is retracting research about, of all things, how to make science more trustworthy.

Clarivate have released their annual list of Highly Cited Researchers - https://lnkd.in/grnCUJsX Highly Cited Researchers are those who have demonstrated significant and broad influence in their field(s) of research. Each researcher selected has authored multiple Highly Cited Papers™ which rank in the top 1% by citations for their field(s) and publication year in the Web of Science™ over the past decade. However, citation activity is not the sole selection indicator. This list, based on citation activity is then refined using qualitative analysis and expert judgment of evidence of community-wide recognition from an international and wide-ranging network of citing authors. Of the world’s population of scientists and social scientists, Highly Cited Researchers are 1 in 1,000. We are pleased to report two University of Leicester researchers have made this year's list - Congratulations to Chris Brightling and Melanie Davies!

𝗠𝗼𝘀𝘁 𝗖𝗶𝘁𝗲𝗱 𝗥𝗲𝘀𝗲𝗮𝗿𝗰𝗵𝗲𝗿𝘀 𝗼𝗳 𝟮𝟬𝟮𝟰: 𝗖𝗵𝗶𝗻𝗮 𝗶𝘀 𝗖𝗹𝗼𝘀𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝗚𝗮𝗽 𝘄𝗶𝘁𝗵 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝗨𝗦𝗔 The 2024 analysis by Clarivate Analytics highlights 6,636 scientists who have made a significant impact in their fields over the past decade with numerous highly cited publications. Here are some interesting facts 👇 : ◾ Of these, 2,507 are from the USA, and 1,405 are from China. ◾ China now accounts for 20 percent of the researchers listed, a substantial rise from 8 percent in 2018. ◾ The USA remains the leader with 36 percent, although its share has decreased from 43 percent in 2018. ◾ The UK ranks third with 563 scientists, followed by Germany in fourth with 332. Click here to read the full article: https://lnkd.in/ePGXguxi

🌟 Exciting News! Highly Cited Researchers™ 2024 List Announced by Clarivate 🌟 Thrilled to see the release of the 2024 Highly Cited Researchers™ list by Clarivate – a testament to the incredible work of researchers shaping the future of science, technology, and innovation. This year, 6,636 researchers from over 1,200 institutions across 59 countries and regions have been recognized for their extraordinary influence and contribution to advancing knowledge globally. 📊 Highlights from the 2024 report: United States continues to lead with 2,507 researchers (36.4% world share), though its share has declined from 43.3% in 2018. Mainland China sees a remarkable rise, now contributing 1,405 researchers (20.4% of the total), more than doubling its share since 2018. Leading organizations include Tsinghua University (92), Chinese Academy of Sciences (308), and the U.S. National Institutes of Health (90), among others. Diverse fields are represented, from biotechnology to information technology, with notable contributors like DeepMind, Google, Microsoft, AstraZeneca, and Roche Holding. The 2024 list reflects a global shift in research influence, with significant contributions from Asia and Europe alongside the U.S. This evolving landscape underscores the importance of collaboration, integrity, and innovation in addressing societal challenges. A heartfelt congratulations to all the researchers who made the list! Your dedication inspires us all to push the boundaries of what’s possible. 🔗 Explore the full list and learn more about the trends shaping global research: https://lnkd.in/es29N5sv #ResearchImpact #Innovation #HighlyCitedResearchers2024 #GlobalScience

There is way to much emphasis on metrics and CV-based evaluation for funding and hiring decisions, and not enough about the actual research done and proposed. We need to take our time to really look at the science, and not waste them on inventing metrics as a seemingly rational and unbiased quality measure. Numbers can never provide a true summary of the quality of the science done and/or proposed, and new ideas will be missed in this way all to often. But this of course means that we have to go through the actual papers carefully, and not only look at the names and impact factors of the journals in which they are published…

We estimated regression models that included simultaneously the publication counts from the four databases. The results of the unrestricted growth of science calculations show that the overall growth rate amounts to 4.10% with a doubling time of 17.3 years. As the comparison of various segmented regression models in the current study revealed, models with four or five segments fit the publication data best. We demonstrated that these segments with different growth rates can be interpreted very well, since they are related to either phases of economic (e.g., industrialization) and/or political developments (e.g., Second World War). In this study, we additionally analyzed scientific growth in two broad fields (Physical and Technical Sciences as well as Life Sciences) and the relationship of scientific and economic growth in UK. The comparison between the two fields revealed only slight differences. The comparison of the British economic and scientific growth rates showed that the economic growth rate is slightly lower than the scientific growth rate. https://lnkd.in/gsEuXDXc

Recent movements (sponsored by the EU) for changing research assessment advocate more emphasis on peer review. This policy proposal neglects the economics of research assessment. Research institutions (especially resource-poor ones) face sharp costs in terms of researchers' time for peer review. Conversely, appropriate quantitative metrics serve as a public good and can empower resource-poor institutions. https://lnkd.in/eEUrv5en

Information access is critical in addressing misinformation about science. People want accurate scientific information, but when it is not available to them, they will turn to whatever information they can get. Misinformation about science can originate from a broad range of individual and organizational sources or mediums—and is spread both deliberately and unintentionally. A new report from the National Academies offers recommendations toward proactive, structural solutions that increase the supply, visibility, and access to reliable science information. Access the report: https://ow.ly/77gO50UuY2F #Science #Researchers #STEM