Research performance evaluation of scientists: A multi-attribute approach

Abstract

In this paper, we highlight the fact that we cannot find a perfect index to evaluate output completely fairly and reasonably, and the research evaluation is a multi-attribute problem. This paper studies the method of multi-attribute comprehensive evaluation of scientists. Firstly, this paper chooses appropriate bibliometric indicators to evaluate research output. Following this, TOPSIS method is used to make a comprehensive research evaluation. Numerical examples are made regarding the purpose of testing the feasibility of the evaluation indicators and the evaluation method. Compared with traditional evaluation approaches on research performance, multi-attribute evaluation is more comprehensive and persuasive. It can overcome one-sidedness and reduce the bias of single indicator effectively.