Scientometric Analysis of the Faculty of Natural Sciences University of Ss. Cyril and Methodius in Trnava

Abstract

The purpose of scientometric analysis is to provide qualitative and quantitative evaluation of the scientific work. It is being performed by statistical analysis of the publishing activity—addressing individual researchers, institutions or even whole countries. The quality of a scientific publication is derived from the number of citations. The amount of references to a paper determines its popularity, quality and its impact on scientific progress. The goal of this thesis is to carry out qualitative and quantitative analysis of the publishing activity of the academic staff members affiliated to Faculty of Natural Science, University of Ss. Cyril and Methodeus in Trnava during 2000–2016.