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. 2016 Nov-Dec;32(6):401-411.
doi: 10.1016/j.profnurs.2016.05.005. Epub 2016 May 18.

Understanding Research Impact: A Review of Existing and Emerging Tools for Nursing

Erin N Wimmer  1 , Melissa L Rethlefsen  2 , Christy Jarvis  2 , Jean P Shipman  2
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Understanding Research Impact: A Review of Existing and Emerging Tools for Nursing

Erin N Wimmer et al. J Prof Nurs. 2016 Nov-Dec.

Abstract

Researchers and educators are required to show the impact they have in their field when they apply for promotion or extramural funding. There are several tools available for nursing faculty to consult as they build a research impact profile. This article highlights both traditional and more novel tools, the impact metrics they calculate, and why the tools are particularly relevant to the field of nursing.

Keywords: Altmetrics; Citation analysis; Citation tools; Impact factor; Impact metric tools; Research impact; Research metrics.

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