Reconciling quality and quantity

Abstract

"In FEAST’s previous Discussion Papers we have demonstrated a series of bibliometric methodologies useful for policy-makers to quickly attain a grasp of their country’s international research positioning and relative performance. This paper extends these concepts by applying several measures at once in order to demonstrate more clearly, from a broad country-level perspective, those countries with which Australia gains a comparative advantage by collaborating. This technique allows for policy-makers to target only those countries that provide a clear justification for doing so, in particular by combining quality measures with output volumes." - page 2