Track the impact of your research with comprehensive analytics including views, downloads, citations, and standard academic metrics.
Publication Analytics
View Count
The number of times your publication page has been viewed. Each unique visitor per day counts as one view.
Download Count
How many times your PDF or files have been downloaded.
Citation Count
Number of times your work has been cited by other publications, tracked via Semantic Scholar and Crossref.
Recommendation Count
How many CUEBES users have recommended your publication.
Profile Metrics
h-index
The h-index measures both productivity and citation impact:
- An h-index of 10 means you have 10 papers with at least 10 citations each
- Higher is better, but values vary significantly by field
- Typical values: PhD graduates (2-5), mid-career (10-20), senior researchers (20+)
i10-index
The number of publications with at least 10 citations. A simpler metric that shows how many of your papers have made an impact.
Total Citations
The sum of citations across all your publications.
Total Publications
Number of publications you've uploaded to CUEBES.
Total Reads
Combined view count across all your publications.
Analytics Dashboard
Accessing Your Dashboard
Go to Research Analytics to see your full dashboard.
Available Views
- Overview - Summary of all metrics
- Over Time - Trends in views, downloads, and citations
- By Publication - Performance of individual papers
- Geographic - Where your readers are from (Pro+)
Time Periods
Filter analytics by time period:
- Last 7 days
- Last 30 days
- Last 90 days
- Last year
- All time
Analytics Retention
How long we store detailed analytics:
| Tier | Detailed Analytics |
|---|---|
| Free | 30 days |
| Pro | 1 year |
| Team | Forever |
Note: Total counts are always preserved; retention only affects day-by-day breakdowns.
Trending Publications
Publications gaining attention appear on the Research Hub as "Trending." Factors include:
- Recent view growth
- Download rate
- Recommendations
- Comment activity
Improving Your Metrics
Increase Visibility
- Set publications to "Public" for maximum reach
- Add comprehensive metadata (abstract, keywords)
- Include a descriptive title
Encourage Downloads
- Upload full-text PDFs when allowed
- Use preprints for embargoed papers
- Share links on social media and academic networks
Build Citations
- Ensure your DOI is correct for tracking
- Connect related publications on CUEBES
- Participate in the research community