Elsevier acquires Science-Metrix Inc., provider of research analytics services and data
New York, December 19, 2018
Elsevier, the information analytics business specializing in science and health, has acquired Science-Metrix Inc., a research evaluation firm that provides science research evaluation and analytics to assess science and technology activities. Headquartered in Montréal, Canada, Science-Metrix is known for high-quality and independent bibliometric analysis and research evaluation.
“Science-Metrix was an early adopter of Elsevier’s abstract database Scopus and has worked closely with Elsevier for more than 10 years,” said Dr. Éric Archambault, Chief Executive Officer and founder of Science-Metrix. “I’m excited that now with Elsevier, we’ll be even stronger and better positioned to develop better performance measurement tools for our customers.”
Science-Metrix works for governmental, educational, nonprofit and private organizations that perform scientific research or deal with funding and management of science and technology. Its services enable evidence-based decision-making, strategic planning and outcome assessment processes for governments, international organizations, universities, scientific societies, publishers and technology companies.
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