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asked at 08 Nov, 2023 13:32 in CitationEthics , SelfCitation

By Renu

Exploring the ethical boundary between legitimate self-citation and citation manipulation for metric inflation.

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asked at 17 Mar, 2024 13:33 in CitationNetworks , ResearchLandscapeMapping

By Vineet

Leveraging citation network analysis and other bibliometric methods for strategic research planning and partnership development.

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asked at 21 Nov, 2023 13:33 in CiteScore , JournalImpactFactor

By Fern G

Clarifying the distinct methodologies and uses of different journal-level bibliometric indicators.

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asked at 13 Feb, 2024 13:34 in ResearchPerformance , UniversityRankings

By Shilpa A

Assessing the validity and limitations of using publication and citation data to rank academic institutions.

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asked at 12 Dec, 2023 13:35 in CitationBursts , TrendPrediction

By Rachna M

Exploring the use of citation analysis and related metrics for forecasting emerging areas of scientific interest.

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asked at 17 Jul, 2023 13:36 in DORA , MetricCritique

By Riya N

Understanding the key academic and ethical critiques against the overuse of quantitative metrics in evaluating scholars and their work.

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asked at 11 Jun, 2024 13:37 in AuthorIdentity , ORCID

By Vineet

Practical steps for managing and curating one's online scholarly identity to ensure accurate attribution and metric calculation.

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asked at 19 Jul, 2023 13:38 in ResourceConstraints , UnaffiliatedResearch

By Sonam Bhatia

Navigating the practical challenges of performing credible academic research outside of a university system.

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asked at 05 Apr, 2024 13:39 in LibraryAccess , OpenAccessMovement

By Jyoti

Finding legal and affordable pathways to the paywalled scholarly literature necessary for research.

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asked at 05 Aug, 2024 13:39 in AffiliationBarrier , GrantFunding

By Rahul Kohli

Assessing the feasibility and strategies for securing competitive research funding without an institutional host.

9 Views 0 Votes 1 Answers
asked at 07 Nov, 2023 13:40 in AcademicCredibility , ReputationBuilding

By Keerthi Gupta

Developing a recognized scholarly identity and network without the backing of a university's prestige.

12 Views 0 Votes 1 Answers
asked at 05 Apr, 2024 13:41 in AltAcademicCareers , ResearchConsulting

By Aamir

Exploring viable professional trajectories that utilize scholarly skills and outputs outside the tenure-track system.

20 Views 0 Votes 1 Answers
asked at 05 Mar, 2024 13:42 in CoverLetter , PeerReviewProcess

By Renu

Navigating manuscript submission, revision, and communication with editors and reviewers from an unaffiliated position.

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asked at 16 Nov, 2023 13:43 in Mentorship , PhDSupervision

By Itjarz

Exploring the possibilities and formal pathways for mentoring early-career researchers without a university position.

9 Views 0 Votes 1 Answers
asked at 09 Aug, 2023 13:43 in AcademicIsolation , IntellectualCommunity

By Princy

Developing strategies to remain an active participant in scholarly conversations and communities without a departmental home.

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