Yes, there are several alternative metrics to the h-index, each with its own advantages and limitations. Some of these include:
- i10-index: Measures the number of publications with at least 10 citations. - g-index: Gives more weight to highly-cited papers. - Eigenfactor Score: Assesses the overall influence of a journal based on citation networks. - Altmetrics: Evaluates the impact of research based on social media mentions, downloads, and other online engagement metrics.
These metrics can provide a more nuanced view of a researcher's impact, especially in fields like histology where the nature of research and publication practices may vary.
