Eine interdisziplinäre Forschungsfeldklassifikation für die Wissenschaft.

In 2020, a cooperative project at the Humboldt-Universität zu Berlin and the German Centre for Higher Education Research and Science Studies (DZHW) developed a research field classification to categorize problem-related and interdisciplinary research in Germany. The aim of this classification is to improve the reporting of research information by offering a complement to discipline-oriented subject classifications, e.g. in the context of the Research Core Dataset (Kerndatensatz Forschung) – a standard for reporting on research and research activities. The research field classification is sought to reflect the changing research landscape. The classification was intellectually developed by using a card sorting method and considering existing research classifications, field lists and current research projects. The extensive involvement of stakeholders in the development of the classification is intended to increase its acceptance and facilitate use in diverse settings. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]