Impact Metrics attempt to measure the importance of an article, journal, or research output of authors or institutions.
Impact Metrics go by other terms
- Scientometrics
- Bibliometrics
- Altmetrics
Research impact metrics are used to:
- Determine the importance of an individual or organization's research
- Influence hiring, career advancement, and funding.
- Determine which journals to publish your research
- Identify the leading researchers, collaborators, organizations, and topics in your field.
