Did you know that over 70% of researchers use social media to share their work? This shows how important social media is in 2024 for academics. It’s key to use social media well to get your research noticed. Now, in our digital age, using social media for research is a must. It helps researchers share their work, connect with others, and reach a wider audience.…
Did you know that only 47% of editors, CEOs, and digital executives feel hopeful about journalism in 2024? They worry about losing readers from social media1. Researchers need to learn how to share their work with more people. This article will cover how to get your research in the mainstream media in 2024. We’ll talk about finding out what journalists want and how to connect…
Did you know that MDPI journals make all articles open access? This means they are available worldwide right away under an open access license. This big change in Open Access Publishing helps spread research more widely. As scholarly communication changes, the Dutch government is supporting Open Science with €20 million a year until 2031. This will make Open Science the norm in research. The changes…
Did you know that managing your Google Scholar profile can increase your citations by up to 30%? This shows how important it is to keep your research profile up to date. It helps make your work more visible in the academic world. Today, having a strong profile on Google Scholar is key. It’s a major way to share and find scholarly work. By following the…
Did you know online attention can tell us more about a research paper than traditional citations? Reports show that about 830 out of 1,738 papers got altmetric scores. This shows a shift towards measuring research by social engagement1. Now, with digital platforms, knowing how your research affects society is key. Altmetrics offer a new way to evaluate research by tracking online actions on social media,…