Archive · 11 Jun 2025
Indian Researchers Call for Fair Research Assessment
Researchers in India want a better way to be judged for their work.
Right now, they're often graded on how many papers they publish and how many times those papers are cited.
A survey shows many think this isn't fair.
They want a system that looks at other things too, like how their research helps society and if they work well with others.
They want assessments that are open and transparent, and that focus on the impact their work has on the world.
A big publisher, Springer Nature, is helping to make these changes happen.
A Springer Nature survey reveals Indian researchers seek more balanced research assessments.
21% of Indian researchers are assessed entirely by quantitative metrics.
49% of Indian respondents want a balanced mix of quantitative and qualitative criteria.
Indian researchers prioritize contributions to national good and global challenges.
Springer Nature supports responsible research assessment globally and in India.
- Who
- Indian researchers
- What
- Researchers in India want more balanced and responsible research assessments.
- When
- June 11, 2024 (based on article publication)
- Where
- India
- Why
- To improve fairness, transparency, and reward real-world impact.
- Survey Organization
- Springer Nature
- Survey Focus
- Research Assessment
- Location of Survey
- India (and globally)
- Percentage Assessed by Quantitative Metrics (India)
- 21%
- Percentage Favoring Balanced Assessments (India)
- 49%