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The Institute for Scientific Information (ISI) builds on the work of Dr. Eugene Garfield – the original founder and pioneer of information science. Named after the company he founded – the forerunner of the Web of ScienceTM – ISI was reestablished in 2018 and serves as a home for analytic expertise, guided by his legacy and adapted to respond to technological advances.

Our global team of industry recognized experts focuses on the development of existing and new bibliometric and analytical approaches, whilst fostering collaborations with partners and academic colleagues across the global research community.

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Clarivate Societal Impact Framework: A guide to responsible impact measurement Clarivate Societal Impact Framework: A guide to responsible impact measurement

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Research categorization and the value of structured data  Research categorization and the value of structured data 

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Research collaboration in a changing world Research collaboration in a changing world

December 2025

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Unpacking Societal Impact Profiles: From data to decisions Unpacking Societal Impact Profiles: From data to decisions

August 2025

Unpacking Societal Impact Profiles: From data to decisions

Read three real-world examples of how research managers can use Web of Science Research Intelligence to spotlight strategic strengths, flag potential risks, benchmark against peers and guide performance decisions

G20 research and innovation scorecard 2025 G20 research and innovation scorecard 2025

July 2025

G20 research and innovation scorecard 2025

Read the key findings from ISI analysts to discover valuable insights into global research trends, collaboration dynamics and scientific impact.

The top 50 universities powering global innovation  The top 50 universities powering global innovation 

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The top 50 universities powering global innovation

This report analyzes the critical role of research in shaping global industrial innovation and societal impact, using data and expert insights derived from academic research and patent citations.

A responsible  framework for evaluating the societal impact of research A responsible  framework for evaluating the societal impact of research

September 2024

A responsible framework for evaluating the societal impact of research

Research and Development (R&D) plays a critical role in driving economic growth by fostering innovation, improving productivity and addressing societal challenges.

The annual G20 scorecard - Research Performance 2024 The annual G20 scorecard - Research Performance 2024

July 2024

The annual G20 scorecard - Research Performance 2024

Gain a deeper understanding of research and innovation capabilities across the globe

Research impact in society and the economy Research impact in society and the economy

June 2024

Research impact in society and the economy

Discover the transformative impact of digital health on medical care, society and the global economy with our latest Global Research Report from the Institute for Scientific Information (ISI)™.

China’s research landscape China’s research landscape

October 2023

China’s research landscape

This new report from ISI charts the exceptional research trajectory that China has followed over the last 40 years.

The annual G20 scorecard - Research performance 2023 The annual G20 scorecard - Research performance 2023

August 2023

The annual G20 scorecard - Research performance 2023

The Institute for Scientific Information (ISI)™ releases an annual G20 scorecard that summarizes and compares the research and innovation capabilities of the G20 economies, known for their significant investments in education, research and technology.

Unpacking research profiles: Moving beyond metrics Unpacking research profiles: Moving beyond metrics

June 2023

Unpacking research profiles: Moving beyond metrics

This is the second report from the Institute for Scientific Information on the value of shifting from simple metrics of research activity and performance to visually more informative profiles.

Insights: Coronaviruses - A 21st-century research phenomenon Insights: Coronaviruses - A 21st-century research phenomenon

May 2023

Insights: Coronaviruses - A 21st-century research phenomenon

In this report, attention is drawn to the phenomenal increase in coronavirus research this century and how this compares to other contemporary pandemics.

U.S. research trends: The impact of globalization and collaboration U.S. research trends: The impact of globalization and collaboration

April 2023

This report from the Institute for Scientific Information (ISI)™ draws on Web of Science™ data to shed light on the trajectory of research in the U.S. over the last 15 years.

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Clarivate Societal Impact Framework: A guide to responsible impact measurement

APR 26, 2026
Measuring the societal impact of research is increasingly important. This article explains how the Clarivate Societal Impact Framework, developed by the Institute for Scientific Information and implemented in Web of Science Research Intelligence, supports more responsible, transparent analysis by combining structured categorization, diverse data sources and clear guidance on interpretation.

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The ISI team

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David Pendlebury

David Pendlebury

Head of Research Analysis, Institute for Scientific Information

Dmytro Filchenko

Dmytro Filchenko

Senior Director, Research & Analytics

Gordon Rogers

Gordon Rogers

Lead Data Scientist, Institute for Scientific Information

Jonathan Adams

Jonathan Adams

Chief Scientist, Institute for Scientific Information

Milovan Kovač

Milovan Kovač

Nandita Quaderi

Nandita Quaderi

Senior Vice President, Clarivate & Editor-in-Chief, Web of Science

Ryan Fry

Ryan Fry

Lead Data Scientist, Institute for Scientific Information

Tina Jablanovic

Tina Jablanovic

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