How can I track my academic impact through Google Scholar?

Tracking academic impact through Google Scholar is feasible by creating and maintaining a personal Google Scholar Citations profile. This profile automatically aggregates citations to your published work across the web. Establishing a profile requires verifying publications associated with a consistent author name and having research that Google Scholar can index. The profile tracks key metrics such as citation counts, the h-index, and the i10-index, calculated from the citations received by your indexed works. It is applicable to researchers across disciplines, but effectiveness depends on Google Scholar's coverage of relevant publication venues. Note that while valuable for quantitative benchmarking, it prioritizes citation volume over qualitative impact assessment or non-traditional outputs. Implement this by visiting the Google Scholar Citations website, creating your profile, carefully verifying listed publications belong to you, and merging duplicates. Set up automatic updates and review its suggestions regularly. Typical scenarios include showcasing impact for grant applications, tenure reviews, identifying potential collaborators through citation networks, and gaining insights into how your work influences others based on the citing articles it indexes.