Comments on ``Ranking researchers: Evidence from Indonesia'' by Fry et al. (2023)

Irawan, Dasapta Erwin and Abraham, Juneman and Ridlo, Ilham Akhsanu and Nugraha, Harya Dwi and Wekke, Ismail Suardi and Fuad, Anis and Rudyawan, Alfend and Seftyono, Cahyo (2023) Comments on ``Ranking researchers: Evidence from Indonesia'' by Fry et al. (2023). RESEARCH POLICY, 52 (7). ISSN 0048-7333

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Abstract

The Fry et al. article suggests that productivity can be improved by ranking researchers on a platform, but this assumption overlooks the possibility that previous resource allocation may not have been inefficient. The pro-posed solution simply shifts resources towards measurable metrics, such as SINTA, without a clear understanding of its long-term effects. Therefore, it is important to consider potential trade-offs and be mindful of whether such policies are beneficial in the future.The authors suggest that Fry et al. should broaden their sources and engage with stakeholders to gain a nuanced understanding of the local context and challenges confronting researchers in Indonesia. They also emphasize the importance of prioritizing research integrity over traditional metrics and rankings, aligning research funding allocation with national development priorities, and considering potential trade-offs when implementing policies such as the SINTA platform. This is the true cost of implementing rank-based and ingratiation-driven research curation system.

Item Type: Article
Uncontrolled Keywords: SINTA platform; Research assessment; Research evaluation; Ranking database; Low -middle income countries; Higher education; World class university
Subjects: R Medicine > R Medicine (General)
Divisions: Faculty of Medicine, Public Health and Nursing > Biomedical Sciences
Depositing User: Sri JUNANDI
Date Deposited: 31 Oct 2024 08:47
Last Modified: 31 Oct 2024 08:47
URI: https://ir.lib.ugm.ac.id/id/eprint/10201

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