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 that tracking citations is key for scholars? Tools like Scopus and Google Scholar help researchers see how often their work gets cited. It usually takes 6-9 months for these citations to show up, showing why tracking research impact is crucial1. As the academic world changes, understanding how to measure research impact is more important than ever. The tools and techniques for 2024-2025…
Did you know an author with an h-index of 20 has published at least 20 papers? Each paper must be cited at least 20 times. This metric, created in 2005 by physicist Jorge E. Hirsch, is key for measuring research output and impact in academia. It’s vital as we head into 202413>. The h-index looks at both how much you publish and how important your…
Did you know that 80% of early career researchers feel pressured to publish in top journals? This is because their careers depend on impact factors (IF). Many universities require applicants to have a first-author publication in a leading journal1. Now, the focus is moving to new metrics for 2024, aiming to better measure research impact. Beyond the Impact Factor: Alternative Metrics for Measuring Research…
In a surprising revelation, a recent study found that even after a scientific paper is retracted due to misconduct, it continues to receive citations at an alarming rate. The analysis, published in the Proceedings of the National Academy of, showed that retracted papers experienced a decrease in citation frequency from about 5 citations before retraction to only 2 after, while non-retracted control papers maintained a…