Case Study: McMaster University showcases research impact with Altmetric and Dimensions

McMaster University showcases research impact across multiple sources with Altmetric

McMaster University, a research institution in Ontario, Canada, needed to move beyond traditional academic metrics to showcase the broader societal and policy impact of its researchers' work. This challenge was aligned with the principles of DORA and involved overcoming the complexity of tailoring compelling impact narratives for funding applications. To address this, they turned to Altmetric and its Altmetric Explorer platform, alongside other tools like Dimensions.

The solution involved using Altmetric Explorer and Dimensions to create detailed visualizations, such as media coverage maps and collaboration networks, that blend data from multiple sources. These tools allowed researchers to highlight non-academic citations and engagement, crafting customized narratives of their influence. As a result, Altmetric helped McMaster University set a new standard for impact assessment, enabling researchers to tell richer stories of their contributions that resonate strongly with funding bodies and award committees.

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