The Cajal effect: bibliometric analysis of the Ramón y Cajal program at the University of Granada

Authors

  • Daniel Torres-Salinas Grupo EC3 y EC3metrics Spin off, Universidad de Navarra
  • Evaristo Jiménez-Contreras Grupo EC3 y EC3metrics Spin off, Universidad de Granada, Facultad de Comunicación y Documentación

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.3989/redc.2015.1.1127

Keywords:

University of Granada, research, Ramón y Cajal Programme, bibliometric indicators, scientific policy

Abstract


We analyze the contribution of the Ramón y Cajal Program to the scientific output of the University of Granada. We present the situation of Ramón y Cajal researchers at the University of Granada within the national context and analyze their output and impact according to the Web of Science. The results show that 79% of the Ramón y Cajal researchers obtained permanent positions at the University of Granada. Although representing only 4% of the research staff, they submitted 10% of papers. They produce an average of 2.29 articles per year compared with an average of 0.66 articles per year produced by the rest of the University’s PhD staff. Ramón y Cajal researchers publish in higher impact journals and have higher citation averages. Finally, we conclude thet fewer teaching responsibilities and the rigorous evaluation process of the Ramón y Cajal Program, are factors that determine the best performance of this reserch collective.

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Published

2015-03-30

How to Cite

Torres-Salinas, D., & Jiménez-Contreras, E. (2015). The Cajal effect: bibliometric analysis of the Ramón y Cajal program at the University of Granada. Revista Española De Documentación Científica, 38(1), e075. https://doi.org/10.3989/redc.2015.1.1127

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