PLoS Biology (Nov 2014)

Alternative perspectives on impact: the potential of ALMs and altmetrics to inform funders about research impact.

  • Adam Dinsmore,
  • Liz Allen,
  • Kevin Dolby

DOI
https://doi.org/10.1371/journal.pbio.1002003
Journal volume & issue
Vol. 12, no. 11
p. e1002003

Abstract

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More evidence of the meaning and validity of ALMs and altmetrics, coupled with greater consistency and transparency in their presentation, would enable research funders to explore their potential value and identify appropriate use cases.