The effect of Russian University Excellence Initiative on publications and collaboration patterns

Nataliya Matveeva, Ivan Sterligov, Maria Yudkevich

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Abstract

The Russian University Excellence Initiative (Project 5-100) was initiated by the Government in 2013 to strengthen the positions of leading Russian universities at the global academic market (passive into active). We estimate the effect of this project on university publication activity with a special focus on the changes in the research output structure expressed in changes of quality and collaboration patterns. To do so, we use an econometric analysis of longitudinal data applying a linear growth model with mixed effects, with different characteristics of the research output as dependent variables. The dynamics of research collaborations were examined through university affiliations. We demonstrate that there is a significant positive effect of Project 5-100 on quantitative university research performance. That is, participating universities demonstrate a substantial, steady increase in publications measured in total numbers and per capita. We also show that the project has had a positive effect on publications in highest and lowest quality journals as well as on multi-Authored publications. Participating universities have increased the number of publications (especially in high-quality journals) written in co-Authorship with other organizations.

Original languageEnglish
Article number101110
JournalJournal of Informetrics
Volume15
Issue number1
DOIs
StatePublished - Feb 2021
Externally publishedYes

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Keywords

  • Research collaboration
  • Research performance
  • Research universities
  • Russia
  • Scientometrics
  • University excellence initiatives
  • Web of science

ASJC Scopus subject areas

  • Computer Science Applications
  • Library and Information Sciences

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