Some researchers are wary of citing their own work in new papers, believing it might be seen as manipulation or an artificial inflation of their metrics. How justified are these concerns, and does self-citation really affect the h-index? Read on to find out.
Mistakes that slow down the growth of the h-index
Despite wanting to increase their Hirsch index and boost their standing in the academic community, many researchers make mistakes that actually slow it down instead. So what causes this negative effect, and how can you plan your activities wisely to improve the indicator? Read on to find out.
The Hirsch Index: how to calculate your indicator correctly?
Many researchers wonder why their h-index in Scopus, Web of Science and Google Scholar may differ. How can this indicator be calculated manually? What data are required to do so? Read on to find the answers to these questions.
How do citations affect a researcher’s scientometric indicators?
An important component of a researcher’s academic activity is monitoring the number of citations received by their publications. Which of an author’s scientometric indicators are affected by the citation rate, and how exactly do they change? Read our article.
What influences a researcher’s h-index and how can it be increased?
Scientometric indicators play an important role in a scientist’s work. One of the key indicators is the h-index, which reflects an author’s publication activity and scientific impact. What influences the Hirsch index and how can it be increased? We explain this in our article.
Author’s scientometric indicators: what is important to know?
Scientometric indicators are important for assessing a researcher’s publication activity and the impact of their work on the academic community. Which indicators should an author pay attention to? We explain in our article.
