Abstract Purpose The “Norwegian model” has become widely used for assessment and resource allocation purposes. This paper investigates why this model has becomes so widespread and influential. Approach A theoretical background is outlined in which the reduction of “uncertainty” is highlighted as a key feature of performance measurement systems. These theories are then drawn upon when revisiting previous studies of the Norwegian model, its use, and reactions to it, in Sweden. Findings The empirical examples, which concern more formal use on the level of universities as well as responses from individual researchers, shows how particular parts—especially the “publication indicator”—are employed in Swedish academia. The discussion posits that the attractiveness of the Norwegian model largely can be explained by its ability to reduce complexity and uncertainty, even in fields where traditional bibliometric measurement is less applicable. Research limitations The findings presented should be regarded as examples that can be used for discussion, but one should be careful to interpret these as representative for broader sentiments and trends. Implications The sheer popularity of the Norwegian model, leading to its application in contexts for which it was not designed, can be seen as a major challenge for the future. Originality This paper offers a novel perspective on the Norwegian model by focusing on its general “appeal”, rather than on its design, use or (mis)-use.

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点点安慰：瑞典的挪威模式的吸引力

摘要目的“挪威模式”已被广泛用于评估和资源分配目的。本文研究了这种模式为何如此广泛和具有影响力的原因。方法概述了一个理论背景，其中强调降低“不确定性”是性能测量系统的关键特征。然后，在回顾瑞典对挪威模型的先前研究，使用和反应时，将借鉴这些理论。研究结果这些经验性案例涉及在大学层面更正式地使用以及个别研究人员的回应，这些案例显示了瑞典学术界如何使用特定的部分，尤其是“出版指标”。讨论认为，即使在传统文献计量法不太适用的领域，挪威模型的吸引力在很大程度上可以通过其降低复杂性和不确定性的能力来解释。研究局限性提出的发现应视为可用于讨论的示例，但应谨慎解释，以代表更广泛的观点和趋势。启示挪威模式的巨大普及，导致其在非设计环境中的应用，可以看作是未来的主要挑战。原创性本文通过关注挪威的总体“吸引力”，而不是其设计，用途或（滥用）用途，为挪威模式提供了新颖的视角。研究局限性提出的发现应视为可用于讨论的示例，但应谨慎解释，以代表更广泛的观点和趋势。启示挪威模式的巨大普及，导致其在非设计环境中的应用，可以看作是未来的主要挑战。原创性本文通过关注挪威的总体“吸引力”，而不是其设计，用途或（滥用）用途，为挪威模式提供了新颖的视角。研究局限性提出的发现应视为可用于讨论的示例，但应谨慎解释，以代表更广泛的观点和趋势。启示挪威模式的巨大普及，导致其在非设计环境中的应用，可以看作是未来的主要挑战。原创性本文通过关注挪威的总体“吸引力”，而不是其设计，用途或（滥用）用途，为挪威模式提供了新颖的视角。导致其在非设计环境中的应用，可以看作是未来的重大挑战。原创性本文通过关注挪威的总体“吸引力”，而不是其设计，用途或（滥用）用途，为挪威模式提供了新颖的视角。导致其在非设计环境中的应用，可以看作是未来的重大挑战。原创性本文通过关注挪威的总体“吸引力”，而不是其设计，用途或（滥用）用途，为挪威模式提供了新颖的视角。