Cite Score Metrics – Simplified Notes
1. h-index:
The h-index is defined as the maximum value of h such that the given author/journal has published
h papers that have each been cited at least h times.
Example: h-index = 10 means the author has 10 papers with ≥10 citations each.
2. g-index:
The g-index gives more weight to highly-cited articles.
It's the largest number such that the top g articles received together at least g^2 citations.
Advantage: Highlights highly-cited work.
Disadvantage: Not as widely accepted as h-index.
3. i10-index:
i10-Index = Number of publications with at least 10 citations.
Used only in Google Scholar.
Advantage: Very simple and easy to understand.
Disadvantage: Limited to Google Scholar.
4. Altmetrics:
Altmetrics include social media, blog mentions, news, and downloads as a measure of research impact.
They provide insight into the public attention and online usage of research.
Summary Table:
Metric | Measures | Strengths | Limitations
-----------|------------------------|---------------------------------|----------------------------
h-index | Citations per paper | Balances quality & quantity | Ignores highly-cited outliers
g-index | Total citation power | Emphasizes high-impact papers | Less known
i10-index | ≥10 cited publications | Simple to use | Limited to Google Scholar
Altmetrics | Online attention | Captures public engagement | Not citation-focused
