Citation Analysis

The scientific community is governed by the "publish-or perish" principle. Therefore, academics are forced to publish their work as often as possible in renowned (peer-reviewed) journals in order to advance their careers. Quite often decisions about research funding are based on bibliometrical criteria (e.g. citation analysis).

Research data management

In research, experiments, measurements, simulations, etc. generate digital data. Certain standards and recommendations apply to the handling of this data, e.g. from the DFG and the respective discipline. In addition, third-party funding organisations expect statements in project proposals about the data management planned in the proposed project.

Open Access

Open Access has a long tradition at Ulm University. Since 1999, the kiz has operated the university's institutional repository: OPARU. By passing an Open Access resolution in 2012, the presiding board has been encouraging researchers to publish open access ever since.

Publication management

The service is made up of three components: Consultancy, the handling of university publications and the institutional repository (OPARU). It comprises all organisational elements that are necessary for the smooth running of a publication.

Advice is provided primarily to Ulm University academics on the possibilities of electronic publishing. The institutional repository (OPARU) provides the technical platform for electronic publications in a university context. The Publication Management Service Point has been set up as a personal point of contact for users.