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Alternative metrics typically focus at the article level and are often referred to as altmetrics. Alternative metrics is a term used to describe metrics measuring citation counts and usage statistics (views and downloads) in alternative research outputs such as social media, datasets, conference posters, theses, etc. - NISO Alternative Metrics Initiative Phase 1 White Paper
Many researchers have decided to track their alternative metrics, below are a few reasons why you should as well:
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Figshare is funded by Digital Science and can integrate with an ORCID.