Citation and Journal Metrics  

This guide covers tools that let you:

• view citation counts
• create an h-index
• manage your research profile
• identify journal impact measures

The numbers that are generated are not absolutes. They should be used in conjunction with other quantitative and qualitative measures.

 For some background about citation metrics see:

• Background readings from University of Queensland Library
• Maximizing the impacts of your research: a handbook for social scientists - produced by the London School of Economics Public Policy Group. Also read their blog.

This guide introduces you to the most commonly used author and journal metrics.

Research impact can be measured in a variety of ways. Author and journal metrics are two indicators that can be used. These can be used to track scholarly research, and support research grant and promotion applications.

View MyRI: Measuring your Research Impact, an online tutorial produced by a group of Irish academic libraries. It provides an excellent overview of author and journal metrics.

As part of the Academic Promotion application process for 2013, an individual citation report needs to be submitted.   The Research Quick Guides provide information about various citation metrics resources that may be useful to your application.

Your Academic Library Services Team can assist with providing citation information, for further information or to request an appointment please contact your Team.  An example of the type of information that can be provided can be seen on the Academic Promotion: Frequently Asked Questions  page.