There are different ways to showcase a researcher's impact, for example, quantitative measures include citation-based metrics like h-index, citation counts, field-weighted citation impact, etc., and alternative metrics to track influence in non-academic fields like mentions from social media and government policies. Research impact can also be demonstrated qualitatively in terms of social and cultural applications and measures of esteem.
Commonly used citation metrics include:
Below resources provide guidelines and suggestions of using citation metrics:
Alternative metrics are a measure of web-based scholarly interaction, especially in non-academic communities. They aim to measure such things as how often research is tweeted, blogged, downloaded or bookmarked, these metrics track:
There are other indicators of research quality or academic esteem. Measures of esteem may provide additional evidence of research quality and/or research capacity, to sit alongside traditional metrics. They may be relevant for competitive grant applications and academic promotions.
Pure can be used to keep a record of esteem measures and as such be used to enhance a researcher's public profile.
The below methods provide a more holistic view of research impact, capturing a broader range of contributions beyond just academic citations.
1. Professional Success
2. Case Studies
Detailed narratives on how specific research projects have led to real-world changes or advancements.
3. Usage Metrics
4. Societal Impact
5. Economic Impact
6. Educational Impact
7. Environmental Impact
Contributions to environmental sustainability and conservation efforts.