Informatics Research Evaluation, 2025 Revised Report

Evaluation enhances research quality and impact but must follow established principles, discipline-specific criteria, and responsible methodologies to be effective. This report expands on the 2008 and 2018 Informatics Europe reports, aligning with the CoARA Agreement on Reforming Research Assessment (CoARA, 2022). It provides updated recommendations on key topics such as responsible bibliometrics, the evaluation of artefacts, Open Science, interdisciplinary research, and the role of AI in assessment. The report underscores the unique nature of Informatics, the importance of selective conferences, the growing relevance of open archives and overlay journals, and the necessity of transparent, criteria-driven evaluation. It also highlights that quantitative metrics should never replace expert judgment and that AI should enhance, not replace, human evaluators. This update guides researcher evaluations while ensuring fairness, accuracy, and alignment with the evolving Informatics research landscape.