One of the most apparent issues of the RI Score is that it is in-transparent. ResearchGate does present its users with a breakdown of the individual parts of the score, i.e., publications, questions, answers, followers (also shown as a pie-chart), and to what extent these parts contribute to your score. Unfortunately, that is not enough information to reproduce one’s own score. For that you would need to know the exact measures being used as well as the algorithm used for calculating the score. These elements are, however, unknown.
You will find some explanations about the RIS in https://help.researchgate.net/hc/en-us/articles/14293473316753. See also this discussion: https://www.researchgate.net/post/How_Research_Interest_is_calculated_by_Research_Gate_for_an_article/1
One should not take the RIS too seriously. Generally, I think that all metrics have to be regarded with caution, not only because there are ways for manipulation.
See also the following discussions and my replies therein:
https://www.researchgate.net/post/Petition_Stop_Tracking_Science/1
https://www.researchgate.net/post/Your_opinion_about_the_following_link/1
https://www.researchgate.net/post/What_do_you_think_about_scientific_production_evaluation_indices_such_as_those_of_Hirsch_h_or_Google_Scholar_i10_or_others/1
https://www.researchgate.net/post/Research_Publications_Impact_factor_H-Index_I-Index_Is_these_words_becoming_root_cause_for_stress_nowadays_rather_than_Passionate/1
https://www.researchgate.net/post/Why_do_bibliometric_studies_get_so_much_attention_in_todays_world_of_academia/1
I’m trying to figure out how to lower my score so I can be part of the counter-culture of researchers. :-)
Seriously, I try not to think about it and just build and research what I am truly interested in. Chasing scores and publications is the road to nowhere and diminishing returns in my view.
Hello Aaron Gabel Harford
I was initially thinking the Dr Wolfgang R. Dick had a good link. Then I saw your subsequent writing on how to LOWER your score. I do not think that is possible, actually, although RG score (from before, discontinued more than one year ago) COULD go down if you did not interact with enough other researchers that week. In that case, if this is your objective, I guess what you can do is aim to get less reads, citations and so on.
If you still want to be recognised in your field (despite four RI score) [or lack of], I suppose you would have to get more reads/recognition from people a and peers not on RG (?)
To improve your RI Score, focus on active engagement. Regularly contribute by publishing research, asking and answering questions, and participating in discussions relevant to your field. Quality content is key. It would also be good to build a strong network by connecting with other researchers. You can also optimize your profile with comprehensive information about your research interests, affiliations, and publications.
There are a few key ways to increase your Research Interest (RI) score on ResearchGate:
Actively engage with the platform:
Publish research: Upload your latest publications, including articles, pre-prints, and even data sets. The more you share, the more others will see your work.
Ask and answer questions: Engage in discussions by posing thoughtful questions relevant to your field and providing insightful answers to others' inquiries.
Participate in discussions: Join conversations about ongoing research and offer your expertise.
Build your network and showcase your expertise:
Follow other researchers: Keep up with the latest work in your field and connect with colleagues.
Recommend and comment on others' work: Provide constructive feedback and highlight interesting research by your peers.
Optimize your profile: Ensure your profile is complete and up-to-date with your research interests, affiliations, and publications.
Keep in mind:
Quality over quantity: Focus on sharing valuable and informative content.
Long-term strategy: Building a strong RI score takes time and consistent effort.
Not the only metric: While RI score is a useful tool, it shouldn't be the sole measure of your research impact.
By following these tips and actively engaging with the ResearchGate community, you can steadily increase your RI score and showcase your research expertise.
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