| topic | CNKI | Web of Science |
| Subject of performance evaluation | 0 | 0 |
| Principles of performance appraisal | 4 | 0 |
| Method of performance evaluation | 4 | 4 |
| Design of performance evaluation system | 20 | 0 |
| Influencing factors of performance appraisal | 13 | 5 |
| Object of performance evaluation | 1 | 0 |
| Economic consequences of performance appraisal | 3 | 4 |
| total | 45 | 13 |