Violet Innovation Grade Index (VIGI): A New Survey-Based Metric for Evaluating Innovation in Analytical Methods
Universidad de Valladolid · Universidad Isabel I · +2 more institutions
Abstract
The violet innovation grade index (VIGI) is a pioneering metric designed to evaluate the degree of innovation in analytical methods. This study introduces the VIGI tool (https://bit.ly/VIGItool) and demonstrates its application in assessing the innovative potential of various analytical techniques. VIGI integrates ten distinct criteria─sample preparation and instrumentation, data processing and software, white analytical chemistry and its derivatives, regulatory compliance, materials and reagents, miniaturization, automation, interdisciplinarity, sensitivity, and approach─providing a comprehensive evaluation that complements existing green, blue, and red metrics. Each method is assessed using a survey-based…
Citation impact
- FWCI
- 58.56
- Percentile
- 100%
- References
- 68
Authors
6- AFAdrián Fuente-BallesterosCorresponding
Universidad de Valladolid
- VMVíctor Martínez-Martínez
Universidad Isabel I
- AMAna M. Ares
Universidad de Valladolid
- SVS. Valverde
Universidad de Valladolid
- VSVictoria Samanidou
Aristotle University of Thessaloniki, Czech Academy of Sciences, Institute of Analytical Chemistry
Topics & keywords
- Metric (unit)
- Strengths and weaknesses
- Index (typography)
- Automation
- Computer science
- Scientific instrument
- Management science
- Data science
- Industry, innovation and infrastructure