Track

It is important to understand and show the impact of your published research. Metrics show how your research is being read, discussed, and applied within and beyond your field. 

There are many ways to demonstrate research impact and the sources of information will differ depending on your publications and disciplines. Traditional citation counts, Altmetrics, and discourse around how and where your research is being applied can all give an indication of the impact of your work and guide future publishing approaches. 

Author metrics

Consider the following indicators for tracking and evaluating the impact of your article:

  • Publication counts - the number of publications credited to a particular author
  • Citation counts - the number of times an article has been cited by other authors
  • H-index - a calculated indicator of a researcher's productivity and impact
  • Alternative metrics - mentions, likes, and shares on a variety of social platforms, online services, and websites
  • Web of Science Researcher Profile - includes your record of peer review, service on editorial boards, and research outputs found on Web of Science

Visit Engagement and Impact to learn how to recognise, record, and increase the impact of your research publications. 

UQ metrics

Measures of research impact are important for the University to demonstrate its performance on a global research stage. A strong reputation for research will attract new researchers, collaborative partners from industry and government sectors, and open additional research funding opportunities. 

The University of Queensland is involved in tracking metrics which influence key rankings, such as:

National rankings

World rankings