In this episode, we talk about what altmetrics are; how they are used; and why journal impact factors aren't enough to measure scientific research.  Elizabeth Seiver is joined by Stacy Konkiel, Outreach & Engagement Manager at Altmetric.

Show notes: http://blogs.plos.org/plospodcasts/2016/09/19/understanding-altmetrics-an-interview-with-stacy-konkiel/

In this episode, we talk about what altmetrics are; how they are used; and why journal impact factors aren't enough to measure scientific research. Elizabeth Seiver is joined by Stacy Konkiel, Outreach & Engagement Manager at Altmetric. Show notes: http://blogs.plos.org/plospodcasts/2016/09/19/understanding-altmetrics-an-interview-with-stacy-konkiel/

In this episode, we talk about what altmetrics are; how they are used; and why journal impact factors aren't enough to measure scientific research.  Elizabeth Seiver is joined by Stacy Konkiel, Outreach &amp; Engagement Manager at Altmetric.

Show notes: http://blogs.plos.org/plospodcasts/2016/09/19/understanding-altmetrics-an-interview-with-stacy-konkiel/

Episode 14: Understanding Altmetrics with Stacy Konkiel

PLOScast is a regular PLOS podcast dedicated to interviewing innovators and thought leaders on scholarly publishing developments, the future of academia and the changing experiences of scientists. Hosted by PLOS Staff Researcher Elizabeth Seiver, the show explores all things Open (science, access and peer review), including research tools, ideas for improving science communication and  the realities of the academic job market.  In short, this podcast is for scientists and those who love them.

Note: The PLOS Biology Podcasts that were created on this channel a few years ago, are still available to be listened to, shared and downloaded.

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PLOScast is a regular PLOS podcast dedicated to interviewing innovators and thought leaders on scholarly publishing developments, the future of academia and the changing experiences of scientists. Hosted by PLOS Staff Researcher Elizabeth Seiver, the show explores all things Open (science, access and peer review), including research tools, ideas for improving science communication and the realities of the academic job market. In short, this podcast is for scientists and those who love them. Note: The PLOS Biology Podcasts that were created on this channel a few years ago, are still available to be listened to, shared and downloaded.

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