Researcher profiles
You must regularly update and maintain your researcher profiles to work with most of the metrics described in this guide. Researcher profiles are the foundation for bibliometric analysis. Review your Academic Unit and Individual Work Plan Policy for more information about researcher profiles and associated research outputs.
- Be able to gather accurate research metrics quickly
- Ensure publications are correctly attributed to you
- Ensure publications are correctly attributed to Western Sydney University
- Ensure your work is seen in its best light by reviewers who may use these database products for their assessment
Western Sydney University's Research Portal uses recognised research activity measures that are eligible for ERA (Excellence in Research Australia) reporting purposes, including research publications.
Find out more about Researcher Profiles.
A self-help guide to using research metrics
To get started, choose a discipline below to access contextualised guidance and tips, or access Information about Researcher Profiles or Information about Metrics to find out about individual metrics and data sources.
Need more help?
To request assistance with research metrics for a funding or promotions application, please use the Western Now form to contact your School Librarian. Select the 'Research impact and metrics' option, and include as much detail as possible about:
- The purpose of your request
- The type of information you need
- When you need the information.
In some cases, we will require two weeks' notice to assist you.
Attribution: Unless otherwise indicated, this material has been adapted from the Research Metrics Toolkit with permission from Deakin University