Towards a reference implementation for open scientometric indicators: the ROSI project

Abstract

The objectives of the BMBF funded project ROSI are to build a reference implementation for scientometric indicators based exclusively on open data sources and geared to the needs of researchers. For this purpose, various possible scientometric data sources were evaluated. On that basis a prototype was built, where scientometric indicators can be shown based on persistent identifiers. In parallel, interviews were conducted in which the wishes and reservations of researchers were collected. The first preliminary findings from the interviews and the prototype are presented and put up for discussion.