Understanding the h-index: What It Means for Your Career in 2024

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…