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Research software as a new key performance indicator for evaluation in the Helmholtz Association

Year: 2025

Type: article

Abstract: The important role of research software in science is being increasingly recognized. Nevertheless, there is still a lack of adequate recognition of research software as an independent outcome of scientific work. Although there are already a number of initiatives to anchor research software in research assessment, there are still no uniform criteria with regard to the necessary quality assurance. This paper presents a possible approach for a quality indicator that has been developed in the Helmholtz Association. First experiences with an initial version of this indicator are discussed, the application of the new quality indicator is illustrated using examples and ideas for a possible automation of the review process for research software are outlined. The paper aims to contribute to the discussion on how research software can be suitably integrated into general research assessment.

Source: Publication Database GFZ (GFZ German Research Centre for Geosciences)

DOI: 10.14279/eceasst.v85.2697

Authors: Juckeland, Guido, Dransch, Doris, Fritzsch, Bernadette

Institutions: Helmholtz-Zentrum Dresden-Rossendorf, GFZ Helmholtz Centre for Geosciences

Language: English

Topic: scientometrics and bibliometrics research

Subfield: Statistics, Probability and Uncertainty

Field: Decision Sciences

Domain: Social Sciences

Open Access status: green

OpenAlex ID: W7115565261

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