Being a "Highly Cited Researcher" has gone from a sign of having impact as a researcher to a potential indicator of misconduct.

"Manipulations have been so obvious and large that, in 2024, over 2,000 researchers were removed from a HCR list containing some 6,600 names." - Lauranne Chaignon

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Kudos to the European Research Council (#ERC, @ERC_Research):

"To keep up with the times, the focus on journal publication #metrics should be dropped, in favour of achievements that give a more rounded picture…In line with @coarassessment's recommendations, the ERC’s new rules shifted away from the traditional listing of research posts held and papers published, to a four-page narrative curriculum vitae."
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The European Research Council has changed how it evaluates applicants. Here’s why

Science|Business plans to roll out a newsletter tailored for research and innovation professionals. This article provides a sneak peek into the kind of information you may expect in the coming weeks, ahead of a full launch this spring.

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