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Mapping Australia's basic research in the medical and health sciences
1Research Evaluation and Policy Project, Research School of Social Sciences, Australian National University, Canberra, ACT. paulb@coombs.anu.edu.au
The Medical Journal of Australia
|January 7, 1998
Summary
Australian medical research demonstrates high international visibility, particularly within the Science Citation Index. Research from the Australian Association of Medical Research Institutes (AAMRI) shows significantly higher citation rates than the national average.
Area of Science:
- Medical and Health Sciences
- Bibliometrics
- Research Impact
Background:
- The Science Citation Index (SCI) by the Institute for Scientific Information is a key measure of international research visibility.
- Australia's contributions to basic medical research are indexed within the SCI.
- Assessing the international "visibility" of Australian medical research is crucial for understanding its global impact.
Purpose of the Study:
- To evaluate the international visibility of Australian basic medical research using SCI data.
- To identify the primary sources of highly cited Australian medical research.
- To compare the citation rates of research from different Australian sectors, focusing on AAMRI institutions.
Main Methods:
- Analysis of Australian publications in medical and health sciences journals indexed by the SCI.
- Mapping the institutional sources of highly cited Australian medical research articles.
- Citation analysis to compare research impact across different sectors.
Main Results:
- Australian medical research exhibits high international visibility within the SCI.
- Highly impactful research originates from diverse sectors, including research institutes, universities, and hospitals.
- Institutions within the Australian Association of Medical Research Institutes (AAMRI) are significant contributors to high-impact research.
- AAMRI-affiliated research is cited at a rate approximately 67% higher than the Australian average for medical and health sciences.
Conclusions:
- Australian basic medical research possesses substantial international "visibility".
- AAMRI member institutions are key drivers of high-impact medical research in Australia.
- Targeted support for AAMRI institutions could further enhance Australia's global research standing.