Learn how to transform your research into compelling policy briefs that drive change. Discover key strategies for Crafting Impactful Policy Briefs from Your Research in 2024.
The Role of Open Access in Boosting Research Impact: 2024-2025 Insights
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…
Building a Strong Research Profile on Google Scholar: 2024 Best Practices
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…
Altmetrics in 2024: Understanding the Social Impact of Your Research
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,…
Understanding the h-index: What It Means for Your Career in 2024
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…