Declaration on Research Assessment 

SMRC Signs the San Francisco Declaration on Research Assessment ​

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​SMRC has officially signed the San Francisco Declaration on Research Assessment (DORA) — a global initiative to improve how research and researchers are evaluated. 

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By signing DORA, we commit to: 

• Focusing on the quality of research, not just where it’s published. 

• Moving beyond journal impact factors when assessing research or researchers. 

• Recognizing all research outputs, like datasets, software, and real-world impact — not just publications. 

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SMRC Commitment

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• Be transparent about how hiring, promotions, and funding decisions are made. 

• Emphasize the content and impact of the work, especially for early-career researchers. 

• Value a broad range of research outputs and their real-world influence. 

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SMRC Researcher Commitment 

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• Prioritize scientific content over publication metrics in evaluations. 

• Cite original research to give proper credit. 

• Use diverse metrics to show the impact of your work. 

• Advocate for fair and meaningful research assessment practices.