Is there any alternative to the gamification of academic metrics?
Is there any alternative to the gamification of academic metrics?
Dan K Pearson
November, 28, 2024
Summary
Daniel Pearson explores the challenges within academic publishing, highlighting issues such as citation manipulation, coercive citations, and the citation black market. These practices undermine the true impact of research, as metrics based on publications overshadow meaningful outcomes. Pearson discusses how the current system pressures researchers to prioritize prestige over public engagement. He emphasizes the need for a cultural shift in academia, where engagement and social impact are valued alongside traditional metrics. By examining academics committed to public outreach and creative research translation, Pearson suggests a path toward a more purposeful and socially impactful academic environment.
Reference
Pearson, D. K. (2024, November 28). Is there any alternative to the gamification of academic metrics? LSE Impact of Social Sciences Blog. https://blogs.lse.ac.uk/impactofsocialsciences/2024/11/28/is-there-any-alternative-to-the-gamification-of-academic-metrics/