Presenting Research Impact Responsibly on an Academic CV

Distinguish peer-reviewed original research, reviews, preprints, datasets, software, grants and service. Different contributions tell different stories and should not be collapsed into a single impressive-sounding count.

An h-index, citation total or ranking position is meaningful only with its provider, date and definition. Do not combine counts from separate databases or present a third-party rank without naming its issuer and edition.

Where appropriate, identify first authorship, senior responsibility or documented contributorship rather than implying sole responsibility for all collaborative work. Use DOI links and official publication pages to make entries verifiable.

If listing a ResearchHub certificate, include the exact tier, year or edition and verification URL. It is a ResearchHub designation, not a statutory credential or an award from an unrelated body.