The many faces of mobility: Using bibliometric data to measure the movement of scientists

Highlights：

• We present a novel taxonomy of mobility types of scientists based on bibliometric data.

• Four mobility classes are presented: not mobile researchers, directional travelers, non-directional travelers and migrants.

• Travelers are defined as those who have affiliation ties with more than one country, always maintaining a link with their country of origin.

• We present a brief analysis worldwide to illustrate the potential of these mobility classes to inform science policy.

• This taxonomy can be applied to several levels of analysis, demonstrating scientific mobility within nations, institutions, sectors or disciplines, as well as internationally.

摘要

•We present a novel taxonomy of mobility types of scientists based on bibliometric data.•Four mobility classes are presented: not mobile researchers, directional travelers, non-directional travelers and migrants.•Travelers are defined as those who have affiliation ties with more than one country, always maintaining a link with their country of origin.•We present a brief analysis worldwide to illustrate the potential of these mobility classes to inform science policy.•This taxonomy can be applied to several levels of analysis, demonstrating scientific mobility within nations, institutions, sectors or disciplines, as well as internationally.

论文评审过程：Received 9 March 2018, Revised 25 September 2018, Accepted 12 November 2018, Available online 27 November 2018, Version of Record 27 November 2018.