Yildiran, C; King, M (2025) A summary of Science Metrix's bibliometric assessment of the National Physical Laboratory's metrology research outputs (2013 - 2023). NPL Report. IEA 26

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Abstract

Science-Metrix was commissioned by the National Physical Laboratory (NPL) to conduct a bibliometric study on NPL’s publications output over 2013-2023. The analysis evaluated NPL's performance across five research fields: metrology, advanced manufacturing, data & digital, life science & health, and energy & environment, comparing it with 27 other National Metrology Institutes (NMIs). This paper focuses on the findings in metrology research. The key findings indicate that NPL ranked fourth in output volume among the 28 NMIs. Since 2021, a decline in metrology publications has been observed across most NMIs. NPL ranked second in international and public-private collaboration among NMIs and third in scientific impact, although a decline in scientific impact has been noted in recent years for both NPL and most NMIs. NPL placed in the top three among NMIs based on altmetric indicators and has shown a significant increase in citations by patents. Partnerships with NPL have enhanced global and industry engagement for its collaborators.

Item Type:	Report/Guide (NPL Report)
NPL Report No.:	IEA 26
Keywords:	bibliometrics, metrology, NMIs.
Divisions:	Strategy Directorate
Identification number/DOI:	10.47120/npl.IEA26
Last Modified:	06 Mar 2025 10:02
URI:	https://eprintspublications.npl.co.uk/id/eprint/10128