The h-index is used to gauge a researcher’s productivity. Which statement…

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The h-index is used to gauge a researcher’s productivity. Which statement accurately defines h-index?

Answer: C. The maximum number ‘h’ such that an author has ‘h’ papers each cited at least ‘h’ times.

  1. A.

    The number of publications an author has authored.

  2. B.

    The average number of citations a publication receives.

  3. C.

    The maximum number ‘h’ such that an author has ‘h’ papers each cited at least ‘h’ times.

  4. D.

    The maximum number ‘h’ such that an author has ‘h’ papers each cited at most ‘h’ times.

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Correct answer: C

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