Publications by tag "Web of Science"

What determines a scientist’s academic reputation and professional growth? Scientometric indicators have long moved beyond simple statistics and become one of the criteria used to assess publication activity, appointment to academic posts and the awarding of degrees. This is what today’s article is about.

Psychiatrist, lecturer and PhD candidate in nutritional science and dietetics, Begimai discusses combining clinical practice with academic work. You will also learn why a practising doctor needs publications in scientific journals, and what lies behind her decision to continue her studies in a doctoral programme abroad.

How can a researcher prepare for the next National H-index Ranking update and avoid losing ground in the national table? In today's article, we look at which actions involving the h-index are worth taking before recalculation, and which will no longer be reflected in the current cycle. We also analyse the NHR update schedule and the typical mistakes that cost researchers their positions in the ranking.

How is the scientific consulting market changing in Azerbaijan, and what is Scientific Publications doing in response? In today's exclusive interview for BiG.Az, we discussed the key questions with the director of the Azerbaijani branch.

Why are Q2 and Q3 journals considered optimal for most scholars? How do they influence dissertation defence and grant applications? What role does a journal’s quartile play in attestation and competitions for academic positions? This is discussed in our new article.

It is not uncommon for researchers to aim to publish their articles exclusively in Q1-Q2 journals, as they regard this as a mandatory requirement. However, is a high quartile really a necessity? In which cases does it act as a mandatory criterion, and when is it merely an advantage? Find out more in our new video.