Below is a selection of tools that can help researchers track citation metrics.
- The open access journals for the Nature Publishing Group - has developed Loop the Frontiers Research Network, which combines an open access publication venue with research networking.
- Account holders can follow peers and view statistics on article views / downloads.
- Google Scholar can provide PIs regular updates on who is citing their publications.
- Researchers can also graph their number of citations over time and compute several publication metrics.
- ResearchGate allows registered users get statistics about the number of views, downloads, and citations of their papers.
- Researchers can also follow their peers and receive updates when the individuals they are following publish new articles.
- The Library offers a Researcher Training Program. The program includes several short "self-serve" modules that focus on publishing, managing research data, and managing your research profile.