h-index

Research & Scholarship

A metric of a researcher's productivity and citation impact, balancing number of publications with how often they are cited.

h-index is a metric of a researcher's productivity and citation impact, balancing number of publications with how often they are cited.

Related Terms
Citation Index
A database that measures how often research outputs are cited, such as Scopus or Web of Science.
Publication
The dissemination of original research findings through peer-reviewed journals, conference proceedings, books or book chapters.
Industrial Consultancy & Sponsored Research (IC&SR)
An institutional function, common at technology and research universities, that manages engagement with industry and external funding agencies, overseeing sponsored research and consultancy.
NSF (National Science Foundation)
A major US federal agency that funds research and education in science and engineering.
Patent
A legal right granted by a government giving an inventor exclusive control over an invention for a limited period in exchange for public disclosure.