Researchers are often required to demonstrate the impact of their research, such as in research grant and promotion applications.
Quality of research is indicated by metrics, which:
- typically measure publications such as articles, books and book chapters
- can be divided into author, article and journal metrics. There are also metrics that can assist in benchmarking (for example, within particular research fields or disciplines)
- include citation counts, journal impact factors, and h-index, amongst others
For guidance on impact and engagement for research in business and economics, including how to find specific research metrics via particular tools, visit the guide Research Impact for Business & Economics.
