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…
Did you know that up to 14% of scientific studies might be faked? This fact shows how vital it is to keep ethics in mind when doing research. This is especially true for the h-index, a key way to measure a researcher’s impact. Looking into academic integrity and how we publish research, we see the h-index’s big role. It’s not just a number; it shows…
Explore the significance of the h-index in Academic Evaluations and how it shapes the assessment of scholarly influence and research metrics.
Explore the latest technology and tools to track and enhance the h-index, elevating your academic research impact effectively.