Bibliometrics: Tracking research impact by selecting the appropriate metrics
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UAM. Departamento de BiologíaPublisher
Medknow PublicationsDate
2016-01-22Citation
10.4103/1008-682X.171582
Asian Journal of Andrology 18.2 (2016): 296-309
ISSN
1008-682X (print); 1745-7262 (online)DOI
10.4103/1008-682X.171582Editor's Version
http://dx.doi.org/10.4103/1008-682X.171582Subjects
Article-level metrics; Bibliometrics; Citation counts; H-index; Impact factor; Research databases; Research impact; Research productivity; Traditional metrics; Biología y Biomedicina / BiologíaNote
Artículo escrito por un elevado número de autores, solo se referencian el que aparece en primer lugar, el nombre del grupo de colaboración, si le hubiere, y los autores pertenecientes a la UAMRights
© 2016 AJA, SIMM & SJTUEsta obra está bajo una licencia de Creative Commons Reconocimiento-NoComercial-CompartirIgual 4.0 Internacional.
Abstract
Traditionally, the success of a researcher is assessed by the number of publications he or she publishes in peer-reviewed, indexed, high impact journals. This essential yardstick, often referred to as the impact of a specific researcher, is assessed through the use of various metrics. While researchers may be acquainted with such matrices, many do not know how to use them to enhance their careers. In addition to these metrics, a number of other factors should be taken into consideration to objectively evaluate a scientist′s profile as a researcher and academician. Moreover, each metric has its own limitations that need to be considered when selecting an appropriate metric for evaluation. This paper provides a broad overview of the wide array of metrics currently in use in academia and research. Popular metrics are discussed and defined, including traditional metrics and article-level metrics, some of which are applied to researchers for a greater understanding of a particular concept, including varicocele that is the thematic area of this Special Issue of Asian Journal of Andrology. We recommend the combined use of quantitative and qualitative evaluation using judiciously selected metrics for a more objective assessment of scholarly output and research impact
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Gosalbez Berenguer, José Jaime
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