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Publication Metrics: Best Practices

Best Practices

Enhance the impact of your research!

     Present preliminary findings at conferences or workshops.

     Publish methods and negative findings to facilitate research efficiency and reproducibility.

Scholars @ Duke

Keeping your Scholars@Duke profile up to date is important – it is one of the first things that will come up when people search for your name or your research, and it is also used for university web sites, reporting, and can even be used to update your CV or biosketch. It is easy to do, and best if you check your profile and update it regularly.

Use these tips to keep your publications current in Scholars@Duke. You can manage your publications in the Elements system, which automatically populates your Scholars publications.

Get Out There & Promote Yourself!

ORCID

ORCID

ORCID provides a persistent digital identifier that distinguishes you from every other researcher and, through integration in key research workflows such as manuscript and grant submission, supports automated linkages between you and your professional activities ensuring that your work is recognized.

Scholars at Duke

Scholars @ Duke

Scholars@Duke features the research, scholarship and activities of Duke faculty members and academic staff. A research discovery system, Scholars@Duke displays web profiles that summarize a person's roles at Duke and displays their connections with colleagues. Visitors can search for faculty members by name, keyword or subject area or anything on their profile.

Boost Your Altmetrics

People tend to cite, tweet, blog, bookmark, and view work that they can access online. So start sharing your work online! Post your work, join in on the conversation, and network with colleagues.