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The CSIR achieved outstanding performance with regard to its objective of strengthening the SET base, when measured
against targets set for its Key Performance Indicators (see Table 4). Significant progress was made with both the quality
and quantity of research outputs. The success in this area was supported by numerous active and successful research
partnerships.
Table 4: Strengthening the SET base and performing relevant R&D
Strategic Focus Area Key Performance Indicator 2010/11 Target 2010/11 Actual
R&D outputs Publication equivalents 466 576
New technology demonstrator equivalents 31 37
Strategic research alliances
Value and number of collaborative R&D
R226.0m
R242.7m
activities with a value exceeding R1.5m
53
70
Value and number of collaborative research
R133.7m
R186.3m
projects with TEIs
110
150
Research productivity
The total number of publication
equivalents increased by nearly 15% in
2010/11 compared to the previous
year. Figure 5 shows the consistent
growth of publication equivalents
output over the past five years. The
CSIR continues to place emphasis on
the quality and quantity of research
outputs, especially in scientific journals
that undergo a rigorous peer-review
process and have good citation
indices. The number of articles
published in accredited journals has
shown a steady increase over the
years and in the last year increased by
nearly 12%; from 266 in 2009/10
to 297 in 2010/11. Similarly, articles
published in ISI journals with an impact
factor greater than 2 increased to
42.5% of all published articles.
Figure 5: Five-year trend of publication equivalent output
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Publication equivalents
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