Popular social media platforms for public health and medical academics and professionals
Social media has completely revolutionized how we communicate, providing many platforms and formats to share our research and knowledge. However, not all social media platforms are the same, and each serves different purposes. In this blog, we will introduce you to social media and guide you on effectively using the most popular platforms to share […]
Choosing the right tools for measuring the online impact of research
Researchers are increasingly using non-academic platforms to amplify the impact of their findings among the general public. These efforts require measurement to assess strategy effectiveness to increase research visibility, guide future research directions, and demonstrate relevance to funders and policymakers. Traditional citation-based metrics offer a limited perspective on impact, failing to capture discussions generated on […]
Academic Networking: How are global health scholars following their peers?
In the dynamic landscape of public health and global health research, visibility and collaboration are essential for advancing knowledge and making an impact. As researchers, leveraging platforms that amplify our work and connect us with a global community is crucial. These academic networking tools—ResearchGate, Academia.edu, Google Scholar, ORCID, Mendeley, Scopus, and Web of Science—are vital […]
Public health and medical research on social media: opportunity or mismatch?
According to DataReportal, there were 5.07 billion social media users around the world at the start of April 2024, which is equivalent to 62.6 percent of the total global population. There is no better way than social media to expand the audience any information would otherwise reach. Researchers are increasingly interested in making their research […]
