Research Metrics

Research metrics are tools used to measure the quality and impact of academic and scientific work. Common metrics include citation counts, which indicate how often a researcher's work is referenced by others, and impact factors of journals, which reflect the average citations received by articles published in those journals. Other metrics, like the h-index, assess both the productivity and citation impact of a researcher. Overall, these metrics help evaluate the significance of research contributions, guiding funding decisions, academic promotions, and institutional reputations in academia and beyond.