altmetrics

Altmetrics, short for alternative metrics, refers to a new way of measuring the impact and reach of research beyond traditional academic citations. Instead of focusing solely on how often a paper is cited in other research, altmetrics includes data from social media, news articles, blogs, and online communities. This broader perspective helps to capture how research is shared, discussed, and applied in various fields, offering insights into its influence and relevance in real-time. Altmetrics reflects the changing landscape of scholarship and its engagement with society.