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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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