So in 2005, he invented the h - index, an easy - to - employ, objective measure of scientific productivity and impact. (sciencemag.org)
She says it was a simple, relatively inexpensive program that made a big difference for several women during the postdoctoral years, when demonstrating scientific productivity is essential to making it in academia. (sciencemag.org)
With this guarantee in place, the expectation is that each fellow will exhibit scientific productivity, an essential element in launching a successful career. (sciencemag.org)