Boosting academic impact: Citation enhancement strategies

Muhsin, Sayyed Mohamed and Md. Sawari, Mohd. Fuad (2024) Boosting academic impact: Citation enhancement strategies. IIUM Today.

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Abstract

To boost citations, scholars should focus on the following key steps: Publishing in High-Impact Journals: Choosing to publish in high-impact journals increases the visibility and reach of your work, making it more likely to be cited and recognised by the academic community. Collaborating with International Scholars: Working with international scholars can expand your research’s scope, increase exposure, and enhance the potential for interdisciplinary breakthroughs. Optimising Paper Visibility: Ensure that your paper’s title, keywords, and abstract are clear, concise, and searchable to improve discoverability in academic databases. Ethical Self-Promotion: Engage in ethical self-promotion by utilising social media platforms like LinkedIn, Twitter, and ResearchGate. Use academic platforms such as Google Scholar and Academia.edu, and consider publishing preprints to gain early visibility for your research. Citing Strategically: Be mindful of citing relevant and impactful works, which not only improves the quality of your paper but also increases the likelihood of reciprocal citations. Presenting at Conferences: Presenting your research at conferences helps disseminate your work to a broader audience and develops professional relationships within your field. Consistency in Publishing: Maintaining a regular publishing schedule is crucial for sustained academic growth and visibility, helping to build a strong academic profile over time. Timeliness and Global Relevance: Enhance the relevance of your research by addressing timely issues that have global or policy significance. Engaging with the Global South and focusing on research topics of widespread concern increases the impact of your work. Tracking and Measuring Impact: Keep track of your research’s impact through metrics such as citations, downloads, and social media engagement to understand how your work is influencing the academic community and beyond. Embrace Coopetition: Collaborating with competitors fosters shared value creation, leading to collective growth and innovation through diversity. This strategic collaboration can significantly increase citations by expanding research reach and enhancing visibility across academic networks. How to Embrace Coopetition: To effectively embrace coopetition, scholars should collaborate with competitors, engage in cross-institutional projects, and leverage open-access platforms. This approach represents a new frontier for strategic collaboration, fostering an environment of mutual growth and academic advancement.

Item Type:	Article (Electronic Media)
Uncontrolled Keywords:	Citation, Fiqh, IIUM, impact, academic
Subjects:	BPL Islamic education B Philosophy. Psychology. Religion > BV Practical Theology > BV1460 Religious Education K Law > KBP Islamic Law T Technology > T Technology (General)
Kulliyyahs/Centres/Divisions/Institutes (Can select more than one option. Press CONTROL button):	Kulliyyah of Islamic Revealed Knowledge and Human Sciences > Department of Fiqh and Usul al-Fiqh Kulliyyah of Islamic Revealed Knowledge and Human Sciences
Depositing User:	Dr. Sayyed Mohamed Muhsin
Date Deposited:	08 Oct 2024 11:31
Last Modified:	08 Oct 2024 11:31
URI:	http://irep.iium.edu.my/id/eprint/114903

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