h-index Calculator (Hirsch Index)

Calculate Hirsch's h-index from publication citation counts: h is the largest number such that h papers each have ≥h citations. Measures research productivity and citation impact for individual researchers.

Data set — comma or newline separated
Statistical Results — n = 8
Count (n)8
Sum (Σx)40
Min2
Max9
Range7
Q14
Q35.5
IQR1.5
Mean (μ)5
Median4.5
Mode4
Pop. Variance (σ²)4
Pop. Std Dev (σ)2
Sample Variance (s²)4.571428571
Sample Std Dev (s)2.138089935
Skewness0.65625
Excess Kurtosis-0.21875
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How It Works

Calculate Hirsch's h-index from publication citation counts: h is the largest number such that h papers each have ≥h citations. Measures research productivity and citation impact for individual researchers

Each component has a specific meaning:

  • Publication citation counts: h is the largest number such that h papers each have ≥h citations — The publication citation counts: h is the largest number such that h papers each have ≥h citations recorded for the scenario being assessed.

Note: Interpret the h-index result against the thresholds and context described above.

How to Use

Enter the publication citation counts: h is the largest number such that h papers each have ≥h citations for the scenario you are assessing. Calculate Hirsch's h-index from publication citation counts: h is the largest number such that h papers each have ≥h citations. Measures research productivity and citation impact for individual researchers. Use the h-index result to inform your calculation.

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