Elsevier acquires Science-Metrix

Canadian firm specialises in bibliometric analysis and research evaluation.


Science-Metrix is a research evaluation firm that provides science research evaluation and analytics to assess science and technology activities.

Science-Metrix works for governmental, educational, not for profit and private organisations that perform scientific research or deal with funding and management of science and technology. Its services enable evidence-based decision-making, strategic planning and outcome assessment processes for governments, international organisations, universities, scientific societies, publishers and technology companies.

As part of the acquisition Elsevier has also acquired 1science, a business started in 2015 to develop research intelligence products.

For more information about Science-Metrix, visit the website.

For more information about the acquisition, visit the Elsevier website.