Strategies to Enhance Citation Counts and Improve Researchers' h-index

In today’s competitive research landscape, increasing citation counts and improving a scholar’s h-index are critical for enhancing academic visibility, professional recognition, and securing research funding. This webinar introduces researchers to evidence-based strategies for maximizing scholarly impact through improved research dissemination and visibility. Beyond publishing in reputable journals, researchers must engage in post-publication promotion, use bibliometric tools, and adopt AI-powered platforms to effectively share their work and expand academic reach. Participants will learn actionable techniques to increase citations, such as optimizing author profiles, using open access repositories, leveraging academic social networks, and enhancing discoverability through search engine-friendly practices. The session highlights best practices for managing an online research presence, tracking citation metrics, and fostering interdisciplinary and global collaboration to elevate one’s research profile and influence within the academic community.