Mimicry in science?

Authors:
Lutz Bornmann
Affiliations:
Social Psychology and Research on Higher Education, ETH Zurich, Zurich, Switzerland 8092
Venue:
Scientometrics
Year:
2011

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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.