Clarivate launches guide for responsible measurement of research societal impact
The Institute for Scientific Information (ISI) at Clarivate has published the third report in its series on the societal impact of research: Clarivate Societal Impact Framework: A guide to responsible impact measurement. The document provides practical guidance for institutions to apply the Framework in a responsible and reproducible manner, with a focus on Web of Science Research Intelligence — Clarivate's new analytical platform.
The guide combines categorization driven by the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs), diverse data sources, and clear recommendations for interpretation, enabling institutions and researchers to demonstrate the real-world impact of their research beyond traditional citation-based metrics.
Among the Framework's core principles are: the use of indicators as signals, not as proof; the distinction between potential and observed impact; and the responsible aggregation of data into Societal Impact Profiles. The approach is particularly aligned with RBCIAMB's mission regarding indicators related to sustainable development.
