Research Analytics & Metrics

Track views, downloads, citations, and your h-index

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.

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