Altmetrics – beyond the bibliometrics: a new tool for online attention to the publication
DOI:
https://doi.org/10.48165/jfmt.2025.42.1.1Keywords:
platforms, Altmetrics, alternativeAbstract
Altmetrics are alternative ways of measuring the reach and impact of research via digital interactions. Unlike traditional citations, they capture real-time engagement across blogs, social media, and online news.References
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