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Armenian and Italian Academics Collaborate to Develop Advanced Research Evaluation System
This week, the Higher Education and Science Committee of Armenia hosted a significant meeting with represenattives from both Armenian and Italian academic institutions. The focus of the gathering was to discuss the results of Armenian-Italian joint project “Developing an Armenian research evaluation system based on a bibliometric approach” aimed at developing a new evaluation system for Armenian research based on a scientometric approach.
The meeting featured Professor Andrea D'Angelo from Italy's Tor Vergata University and Shushanik Sargsyan, head of the Scientific Information Analysis and Monitoring Center at the National Academy of Sciences of the Republic of Armenia (NAS RA). Central to their discussions were the results of a collaborative study, part of the above project.
During the meeting, Professor D'Angelo introduced the Fractional Scientific Strength (FSS) indicator, a specialized metric used to assess scientific output in STEM fields. This indicator, developed by Italian scientists Giovanni Abramo and Andrea D'Angelo, offers a refined method of evaluating research contributions. It assigns fractional values to the contributions of individual researchers or institutions involved in collaborative studies, providing a more accurate reflection of scientific productivity and impact.
This collaboration marks a significant step forward in modernizing how research is evaluated in Armenia. The FSS indicator will allow for a more detailed analysis of scientific output, particularly in STEM fields, and will enable us to better assess the contributions of Armenian researchers in the global scientific community.
Shushanik Sargsyan emphasized the importance of international collaborations like this in advancing Armenia's scientific infrastructure. “This project not only helps us improve our research evaluation system but also strengthens our ties with leading scientific institutions abroad. We are confident that these efforts will contribute to the growth and recognition of Armenian science on a global scale.”She also highlighted the challenges encountered during the study, particularly in obtaining complete data from Armenian scientific organizations. Despite these challenges, the research has provided valuable insights into the strengths and areas for improvement within Armenian universities. The ranking tables presented during the meeting were based on data collected from the international Web of Science database, as well as information provided by individual universities and research institutions.
The new evaluation system is expected to enhance the transparency and accuracy of research assessments in Armenia, ensuring that the scientific contributions of Armenian researchers are properly recognized both locally and internationally. By adopting the FSS indicator, Armenia hopes to elevate the standards of its scientific evaluations, aligning them with global best practices.
As this project continues to evolve, it is poised to play a crucial role in shaping the future of scientific research and evaluation in Armenia, particularly in the fields of science, technology, engineering, and mathematics (STEM).
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