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After which American scientist is 'h-index' named
A)
Jorge E. Hirsch
B)
Frederick Sainger
C)
Linus Pauling
D)
Percy Julian

Correct Answer : Option (A) - Jorge E. Hirsch



The h-index is a commonly used measure that aims to encapsulate a scientist's productivity and impact into a single number. The metric is named for physicist J.E. Hirsch, who came up with the index in 2005 as a useful way to "characterize the scientific output of a researcher".

Published On : June 12, 2021
Category : Science and Technology
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