A new input indicator for the assessment of science &; technology research? |
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Authors: | Sonia M R Vasconcelos Martha M Sorenson Jacqueline Leta |
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Affiliation: | 1.Science Education Program/Medical Biochemistry Institute/Federal University of Rio de Janeiro (UFRJ),Ilha do Fund?o, Rio de Janeiro,Brazil |
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Abstract: | Traditional input indicators of research performance, such as research funding, number of active scientists, and international
collaborations, have been widely used to assess countries’ publication output. However, while publication in today’s English-only
research world requires sound research in readable English, English proficiency may be a problem for the productivity of non-native
English-speaking (NNES) countries. Data provided by the Brazilian National Research Council (CNPq) containing the academic
profile of 51,223 Brazilian researchers show a correlation between English proficiency and publication output. According to
our results, traditional input indicators may fall short of providing an accurate representation of the research performance
of NNES developing countries. |
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