DORA

Last updated on Jul 13, 2021

Definition: The San Francisco Declaration on Research Assessment (DORA) is a global initiative aiming to reduce dependence on journal-based metrics (e.g. journal impact factor and citation counts) and, instead, promote a culture which emphasises the intrinsic value of research. The DORA declaration targets research funders, publishers, research institutes and researchers and signing it represents a commitment to aligning research practices and procedures with the declaration’s principles.

Related terms: <a href='/glossary/generalizability/'>Generalizability</a>, <a href='/glossary/journal-impact-factor/'>Journal Impact Factor</a>, <a href='/glossary/open-science/'>Open Science</a>

References: Health Research Board (n.d.), & https://sfdora.org/

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