For every scientist and researcher, publishing their own research in such well-known databases as Scopus and Web of Science plays an important role in their work. What are these publications for? Why are such publications important?
The article discusses the significance of increasing the citation level of scientific papers and methods for achieving this goal. Citation plays a key role in assessing the impact and importance of research within the scientific community.
The article examines the features of the Hirsch index (h-index) metric — a popular tool for measuring the scientific impact of a researcher. It analyzes the methodology of calculating the h-index and its application in assessing academic productivity. The advantages and limitations of this metric are highlighted, as well as the influence of various factors on its value.