Measuring Scholarly Productivity: A Primer for Junior Faculty. Part III: Understanding Publication Metrics

Measuring Scholarly Productivity: A Primer for Junior Faculty. Part III: Understanding Publication Metrics

There are approximately 78 indexed journals in the specialty of emergency medicine (EM), making it challenging to determine which is the best option for junior faculty. This paper is the final component of a three-part series focused on guiding junior faculty to enhance their scholarly productivity....

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Main Authors: Linda S. Murphy, Chadd K. Kraus, Shahram Lotfipour, Michael Gottlieb, James R. Langabeer II, Mark I. Langdorf
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: eScholarship Publishing, University of California 2018-10-01
Series:Western Journal of Emergency Medicine
Online Access:https://escholarship.org/uc/item/5ns181k3
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spelling doaj-529b42e132ea4755af726f645c5f9a682020-11-25T03:01:15ZengeScholarship Publishing, University of CaliforniaWestern Journal of Emergency Medicine1936-90182018-10-0119610.5811/westjem.2018.9.38213wjem-19-1003Measuring Scholarly Productivity: A Primer for Junior Faculty. Part III: Understanding Publication MetricsLinda S. Murphy0Chadd K. Kraus1Shahram Lotfipour2Michael Gottlieb3James R. Langabeer II4Mark I. Langdorf5University of California-Irvine Libraries, Reference Department, Irvine, CaliforniaGeisinger Health System, Department of Emergency Medicine, Danville, PennsylvaniaUniversity of California Irvine Health School of Medicine, Department of Emergency Medicine, Irvine, CaliforniaRush University Medical Center, Department of Emergency Medicine, Chicago, IllinoisUniversity of Texas McGovern School of Medicine, Houston, TexasUniversity of California Irvine Health School of Medicine, Department of Emergency Medicine, Irvine, CaliforniaThere are approximately 78 indexed journals in the specialty of emergency medicine (EM), making it challenging to determine which is the best option for junior faculty. This paper is the final component of a three-part series focused on guiding junior faculty to enhance their scholarly productivity. As an EM junior faculty’s research career advances, the bibliometric tools and resources detailed in this paper should be considered when developing a publication submission strategy. The tenure and promotion decision process in many universities relies at least in part on these types of bibliometrics. This paper provides an understanding of new, alternative metrics that can be used to promote scientific progress in a transparent and timely manner.https://escholarship.org/uc/item/5ns181k3
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Western Journal of Emergency Medicine
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