@article{bibcite_4406,
  keywords = {English Language Teaching, English Proficiency, Language Policy, Publication Output, Writing Skill},
  author = {Sonia M. R. Vasconcelos and Martha M. Sorenson and Jacqueline Leta},
  title = {A new input indicator for the assessment of science \& technology research?},
  abstract = {Traditional input indicators of research performance, such as research funding, number of active scientists, and international collaborations, have been widely used to assess countries{\textquoteright} publication output. However, while publication in today{\textquoteright}s English-only research world requires sound research in readable English, English proficiency may be a problem for the productivity of non-native English-speaking (NNES) countries. Data provided by the Brazilian National Research Council (CNPq) containing the academic profile of 51,223 Brazilian researchers show a correlation between English proficiency and publication output. According to our results, traditional input indicators may fall short of providing an accurate representation of the research performance of NNES developing countries.},
  year = {2009},
  journal = {Scientometrics},
  volume = {80},
  pages = {217-230},
  month = {2009-07-01},
  issn = {1588-2861},
  url = {https://doi.org/10.1007/s11192-008-2082-z},
  doi = {10.1007/s11192-008-2082-z},
  language = {en},
}