Paper 1 · Research Aptitude
It is important that academics produce research that can be widely used and valued by the academic community around the world. This is termed
AResearch impact
BCitation impact ✓ Correct
CEthics impact
DTeaching impact
Correct answer: (B) Citation impact — Research valued and widely used by the academic community is termed citation impact, so that is the answer.
Explanation
★Research valued and widely used by the academic community is termed citation impact, so that is the answer.
★When other scholars use and cite a piece of research, it shows the research is valued.
★So its wide use and valuing within the academic community is measured as citation impact.
★Research impact more broadly can include effects outside academia, such as on society.
★Ethics impact is not a standard term for this scholarly influence.
★Teaching impact concerns effects on teaching, so the academic community's valuing is citation impact.
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