Citation counts

Citation counts refer to the number of times a particular work, such as a research paper or book, is referenced by other authors in their own publications. A higher citation count generally indicates that the work is considered influential or significant in its field. Researchers and academics often use citation counts to assess the impact and relevance of a study, as well as to gauge the credibility of the author. In essence, it reflects how much other scholars build upon or acknowledge the original work in their own research.