The Use of Scientometric Indicators to Evaluate Publishing Activity in Modern Russia

Abstract

The accounting of scientific publications using scientometric indicators is analyzed in the context of evaluating the performance of the academic staff of Russian universities and associates of RAS research institutes and the way in which it is used by state and administrative structures. The evolution of the country’s attitude to scientometric indicators in recent decades is shown, the main drawbacks of the use of scientometric criteria are identified, and possible solutions to this problem are proposed.