h-index

The h-index is a way to measure a researcher’s impact based on their published work and how often that work is cited by others. Specifically, an h-index of 10 means the researcher has at least 10 papers that have each been cited at least 10 times. It balances productivity (number of publications) with influence (citation count), providing a single number to reflect significant scholarly contribution. A higher h-index indicates a more influential and widely recognized researcher in their field.