The National H-index Ranking has become one of the benchmarks for assessing the scientific productivity of researchers and institutions at the international level. What determines a position in this ranking? Which actions help it to grow, and which, by contrast, hold progress back? Below we examine the key elements that shape the final result, together with the approaches that allow one to strengthen presence in the NHR.
H-index: why it matters before the NHR ranking update
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.
Interview with Islam Salikhanov
Scientific Publications sat down with Islam Salikhanov – a doctor and researcher from Kazakhstan who currently lives and works in Switzerland thanks to a doctoral grant. Alongside his research work, he has founded an online school of medical English and is an active populariser of science in the media space.
The role of scientific publications in the career of oil industry professionals
How exactly do academic papers benefit engineers and experts in the oil and gas sector? Why does a CV without publications increasingly fall short today, and how can a single article in an international journal open the door to global projects? All of this – in our new video.
How to avoid scams when publishing in Scopus?
Scopus is one of the most prestigious databases, and publication in it is a legal requirement for researchers in many countries. But how can you avoid scammers when publishing? Is fast publication a reality or a scam? How do fake journals operate? Find out more in our new video.
International collaboration: where to find colleagues from other countries?
Why do some scientists easily find foreign colleagues for joint publications, while others remain in isolation for years? This article examines where exactly to look for partners from other countries, which academic databases and scholarly platforms are suitable for initial contact, and how to use conferences effectively to expand one's network.
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