Altmetric

Altmetric is a system that tracks and measures the attention academic research receives outside of traditional citations. It looks at social media mentions, news articles, blog posts, and other online platforms to gauge how widely and in what context research is being discussed. This helps researchers, institutions, and the public see the broader impact and reach of scholarly work. In essence, Altmetric provides a more comprehensive view of the influence and relevance of research in today’s digital age, complementing traditional metrics like journal impact factors.