Comparing Finnish universities’ publication profiles using multidimensional field-normalized indicators

In this study we use eight field-normalized indicators to analyze Finnish universities’ publication profiles across major fields of arts and sciences, and possible changes in publication profiles in 2016-2021. Our data consists of 241,575 publications (publication years 2016–2021) from the national VIRTA publication information service. Results indicate that the Finnish universities differ considerably in their publication profiles in Science communication, Bibliodiversity, Multilingualism, Domestic publishing, Domestic collaboration, International collaboration, Research performance and Open Access. Our indicators show the variety of organizations’ research and publishing profiles as well as the variety of overall organizational landscape. Use of comprehensive data and multidimensional indicators of publication profiles could inform and support strategic planning and monitoring of research performing organisations.