The Rise of Alternative Metrics (Altmetrics) for Research Impact Measurement
Nader Ale EbrahimAltmetrics are new metrics proposed as alternatives to
impact factor for journals as well as individual citation indexes
(h-index). Altmetrics uses online activities to measure the impact, buzz
and word of mouth for scientific information. It includes new methods
to measure the usage at citation level.
impact factor for journals as well as individual citation indexes
(h-index). Altmetrics uses online activities to measure the impact, buzz
and word of mouth for scientific information. It includes new methods
to measure the usage at citation level.
The Rise of Alternative Metrics (Altmetrics) for Research Impact Measurement
Nader Ale EbrahimAltmetrics are new metrics proposed as alternatives to
impact factor for journals as well as individual citation indexes
(h-index). Altmetrics uses online activities to measure the impact, buzz
and word of mouth for scientific information. It includes new methods
to measure the usage at citation level.
impact factor for journals as well as individual citation indexes
(h-index). Altmetrics uses online activities to measure the impact, buzz
and word of mouth for scientific information. It includes new methods
to measure the usage at citation level.