predict_h_index: Predicts the h-index for a researcher
Description
Predicts the h-index for a researcher each year for ten years into
the future using Acuna et al's method (see source). The model was
fit to data from neuroscience researchers with an h-index greater
than 5 and between 5 to 12 years since publishing their first
article. So naturally if this isn't you, then the results should
be taken with a large pinch of salt.
Usage
predict_h_index(id, journals)
Value
a data frame giving predicted h-index values in future
Arguments
id
a character string giving the Google Scholar ID
journals
optional character vector of top
journals. See get_num_top_journals for more details.
Details
Since the model is calibrated to neuroscience
researchers, it is entirely possible that very strange
(e.g. negative) h-indices will be predicted if you are a
researcher in another field. A warning will be displayed if the
sequence of predicted h-indices contains a negative value or is
non-increasing.