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Maximizing Journal Article Impact: Strategies for Enhanced Visibility in Today's Academic Sphere
Author: *Val Hyginus Udoka Eze1,2, Chidinma Esther Eze3, Chinyere N. Ugwu2, Fabian Chukwudi Ogenyi2, Okechukwu Paul-Chima Ugwu2, Emmanuel Ifeanyi Obeagu2, Esther Ugo Alum2, Micheal B. Okon2, Jovita Nnenna Ugwu2, Getrude Uzoma Obeagu2, Asiati Mbabazi4, Jude U. Aleke2 and Monica Twesiime5
Publisher: INOSR APPLIED SCIENCES
Published: 2023
Section: School of Engineering and Applied Sciences
Abstract
In the dynamic realm of academia, researchers face the dual challenge of generating
groundbreaking insights and ensuring widespread visibility for their contributions. This
article explores the evolving strategies employed by researchers to enhance the visibility of
their journal articles in the changing landscape of academic technology. Online publishing
platforms have transformed scholarly communication, democratizing knowledge through
open-access journals, preprint servers, and institutional repositories. Beyond traditional
metrics, we delve into innovative methods, collaboration, and technology-driven solutions
that amplify the reach and impact of scholarly articles. Visibility extends beyond
dissemination, encapsulating the art of captivating diverse audiences and transcending
disciplinary boundaries. This research article illuminates the path towards heightened
visibility, empowering researchers to contribute to the collective tapestry of knowledge
through means such as Academia.edu, ISSUU, Scribd, ResearchGate, social media, Search
Engine Optimization (SEO), and ORCID. Enhanced visibility offers multifaceted advantages,
including increased citations, higher impact factors, knowledge dissemination, international
collaboration, career advancement, public engagement, and job opportunities within the
scholarly community. Researchers are equipped with the insights needed to thrive in the
evolving landscape of journal article visibility in the digital cosmos.