Bibliometrics versus altmetrics: Researchers’ attitudes in Slovakia

Objective. The paper presents principal theoretical starting points and an overview of attitudes to altmetrics-based research evaluation among scientists various disciplines in Slovakia, more specifically comparison with traditional, bibliometric approaches. Design/Methodology/Approach. We used a questionnaire asked researchers from about their knowledge principle characteristics defining the altmetrics towards application bibliometrics approaches processes evaluation. covered wide range issues, predominantly associated interpretation perception importance alternative indicators, including factors influencing interpretation. In this analysis, we concentrate on those parts reflecting willingness respondents accept indicators as part research/science assessment. Results/Discussion. attitude assessment is not significantly negative Slovak if compare it other countries. citations are still respected indicator perceived tool for creating bonds within science. If they obsolete or insufficient, relates experience whose results aimed at non-academic target group active social phenomena problems. Due pragmatic reasons connected financing, however, registering generally accepted priority. Familiarity practical media were identified one environment both public academic media. Conclusions. Traditional methods, especially area evaluation, preferred over altmetrics. realize that kind attention captured by based comparable citation-based impact. Or, precisely, reflects different impact correspondence traditional world bibliographic remains be explored. Originality/Value. article original carried out community applying quantitative methods. It contributes previous studies acceptance community, special focus