Citations

 Some research matures slowly, gaining recognition over years and shaping a field in lasting ways. Other work experiences rapid early attention, driven by trends, tools, or timely relevance. Bibliometric indicators do not judge quality; they help us interpret patterns of influence across time, scale, and communities.

🔹 Three metrics. Three narratives of scholarly impact.
1️⃣ h-index — Sustained Influence
The h-index reflects a balance between productivity and consistent citation performance. An h-index of h means that h publications have each received at least h citations.
Why it matters: It rewards steady, long-term influence and discourages overreliance on a single highly cited paper. However, it is slow to change and may undervalue early-career researchers or breakthrough work with delayed recognition.
2️⃣ i10-index — Visibility Threshold
The i10-index counts the number of publications cited ten times or more.
Why it matters: It offers a simple snapshot of how many works achieved basic visibility. While easy to interpret, it provides limited insight into citation depth or distribution and is best viewed as a supplementary indicator.
3️⃣ g-index — Impact Concentration
The g-index gives greater weight to highly cited papers, capturing whether a researcher’s top work carries substantial influence.
Why it matters: It complements the h-index by recognizing citation intensity and breakthrough contributions.
📌 Key message: No single metric defines impact. Meaningful evaluation emerges only when metrics are read together—contextualized by discipline, career stage, and the nature of the research itself.

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