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Guide to altmetrics and research impact beyond traditional citations
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# Altmetrics Guide
Understand and use alternative metrics (altmetrics) to measure the broader impact and reach of research outputs beyond traditional citation counts.
## What Are Altmetrics?
Altmetrics capture the online attention and engagement that research receives across diverse platforms. Unlike citation-based metrics (which can take years to accumulate), altmetrics provide near-real-time signals of how research is being discussed, shared, and used.
| Source Category | Examples | What It Measures |
|----------------|----------|------------------|
| Social media | Twitter/X, Facebook, Reddit, Weibo | Public discussion and sharing |
| News & blogs | Mainstream media, science blogs | Media coverage and science communication |
| Policy documents | Government reports, clinical guidelines | Policy relevance |
| Reference managers | Mendeley, Zotero readership | Academic readership and interest |