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Weekly News Digest
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Clarivate Rolls Out a Framework for Evaluating the Societal Impact of Research
Clarivate “announced the development of a comprehensive framework for evaluating the societal impact of research. The approach has been outlined in a new report published … by the Institute for Scientific Information (ISI) to address the growing demand for demonstrating the benefits of research and development (R&D) investments across various sectors of society.”The report, “A Responsible Framework for Evaluating the Societal Impact of Research,” shares the outline of “a responsible and robust foundation for evaluation that goes beyond traditional scholarly output and includes a wide range of data sources. The new framework will be incorporated into the forthcoming Web of Science Research Intelligence platform.” The framework addresses challenges such as recognizing the diversity of societal needs, balancing qualitative and quantitative approaches, and navigating the long length of time between research discoveries and their societal applications. For more information, read the press release.
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