Alternative Perspectives on Impact: The Potential of ALMs and Altmetrics to Inform Funders about Research Impact
PLoS BiologyPublished 25 November 2014Open access
Adam Dinsmore, Liz Allen, Kevin Dolby
Citations132
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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.
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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.
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