The h-index of a scholar measures their productivity and the impact of their publications. The h-index is calculated where the number is equal to the highest number of papers by the author that have n or more citations. For example, if an author has an h-index of 18, they have 18 publications that have been cited 18 or more times.
Follow the steps below to find an author's h-index in Web of Science.
1. Click on the Researchers tab. Enter the name of the researcher, then search.
![Web of Science homepage with Researcher tab next to the Documents tab highlighted and Eason, P in the name search box.](https://libapps.s3.amazonaws.com/accounts/349003/images/wos-author.PNG)
2. If there are more than one author, try limiting your search using the filter for Organization on the left. Click Refine to update your results.
![Web of Science search results for Eason, Perri K with the Organization filter on the left highlighted and the box checked for University of Louisville.](https://libapps.s3.amazonaws.com/accounts/349003/images/wos-organization2.png)
3. You can find the researcher's h-index in the Metrics section on the right. Click on the View citation report button for a more detailed report.
![Web of Science profile for Perri Eason with h-index of 18 highlighted in the metrics section on the right and the View citation report button highlighted.](https://libapps.s3.amazonaws.com/accounts/349003/images/wos-hindex.PNG)