Research metrics
Metrics have become a fact of life in many - if not all - fields of research and scholarship. It is not only used to evaluate the quality of a journal, but it can also be used to determine the quality of your research and the impact you are making in your field.
In this series of modules, we walk you through some of the key players in metrics.
We explain the importance of each metric, where you can find them and most importantly how to use them responsibly.
What you will learn
- An introduction to an array of research metrics
- Insights into why they are important
- Top tips on how to use them responsibly
Modules in Research metrics
CiteScore for early career researchers
What if we told you there is a transparent metric out there that can help you evaluate high-quality journals in a free and open space?
Introduction to Journal Impact Factor & H-index
You have finally overcome the exhausting process of a successful paper publication and are just thinking that it’s time to relax for a while.
Why you should know about SNIP & SJR
These metrics might not be as well-known as the others – but they are equally important.
Introduction to PlumX
PlumX metrics provides insights beyond the traditional citation metrics: it looks into ways people interact with individual pieces of research output (articles, conference proceedings, book chapter
What journal acceptance rates really mean
Rejection hurts...especially in the research world, where you pour all the hardwork and energy into your paper.