If I understood correctly, for this to work the author must have created a personal profile and made that profile public.Ygggdrasil said:
The H index is a metric used to measure the impact and productivity of a researcher's work. It takes into account both the number of publications and the number of citations for each publication. It is important because it provides a more comprehensive evaluation of a researcher's impact compared to just looking at the number of publications or citations alone.
The H index is calculated by first arranging a researcher's publications in descending order based on the number of citations. The H index is then the highest number where the number of publications with at least that number of citations is equal to or greater than the number itself. For example, if a researcher has 10 publications with at least 10 citations each, their H index would be 10.
Yes, Google Scholar provides an option to view the H index of any author. However, the accuracy of the H index may vary as it relies on the data indexed by Google Scholar, which may not be complete or up-to-date.
To find the H index of an author using Google Scholar, go to the Google Scholar homepage and click on the "Advanced Search" option. In the author field, enter the name of the author and click on the search button. The H index will be displayed next to the author's name in the search results.
Yes, the H index may not be an accurate measure for early-career researchers or those in fields with lower citation rates. It also does not take into account the quality or impact of individual publications. Therefore, it should be used in conjunction with other metrics and qualitative evaluations when assessing a researcher's impact.