DORA (San Francisco Declaration on Research Assessment)

The San Francisco Declaration on Research Assessment (DORA) is a movement advocating for fairer evaluation of scientific research. Instead of focusing mainly on journal-based metrics like the Impact Factor, DORA encourages assessing a researcher’s work through its quality, impact, and reproducibility. It aims to promote transparency, reduce bias, and recognize all meaningful contributions. By doing so, DORA seeks to improve how research is judged, leading to a more accurate and equitable system that values diverse types of scientific achievements.