Academic impact refers to the influence or effect that a particular academic work, research study, publication, or scholarly contribution has on its field. It is often used as a measure of the significance and importance of an academic piece of work in relation to other works within the same discipline. Academic impact can be measured by various factors such as citations, references, media coverage, policy changes, and public engagement. The term "academic impact" suggests that the work has made a significant contribution to advancing knowledge or understanding in its field, and has had an influence on other researchers, practitioners, or policymakers.