We want to support Deaf and DeafBlind authors… how can we boost readership or recognition of their work? Why should we read their articles?
1. More Visibility & Readers
- Each click means another scholar, student, or practitioner finds your work.
- Greater readership often leads to more citations in papers, presentations, and theses.
- Some publishers highlight “Most-Read” or “Most-Downloaded” lists — boosting your profile. Some platforms like ResearchGate, Academia.edu, institutional repositories) display view counts and downloads, so you get an idea of the paper’s reach.
2. Better Metrics & Recognition
- Altmetrics (alternative impact measures) track:
- Article views, clicks, downloads, PDF saves
- Social-media mentions (Twitter/X, LinkedIn)
- News/blog citations and policy mentions
- Strong altmetrics demonstrate broader impact — valuable for promotion, tenure, and grants.
3. Citation Advantage
- Research shows articles with high early readership often receive more citations later.
- More citations raise a scholar’s h-index and academic standing.
4. Institutional & Grant Benefits
- Universities track clicks and downloads in institutional repositories to report on research impact.
- High readership strengthens funding proposals and progress reports.
5. Career & Community Impact
- More engagement can lead to:
- Invitations to speak or collaborate
- Greater visibility for your department or program
- Evidence of public scholarship and community reach
Clicks drive discoverability, readership, altmetrics, and future citations — all of which matter for scholarly reputation, evaluation, and funding.
