#29: How do altmetrics influence the research methods today?

What exactly are the altmetrics? How are altmetrics reshaping the way we measure research impact? What role do AI and big data play in this transformation? These are the questions at the heart of Wenceslao Arroyo Machado’s research fields, which are discussed in this podcast. For the 29th episode of the Arqus Knowledge Pills “How do altmetrics influence the research methods today?” We invited Wenceslao Arroyo Machado, who holds a Ph.D. in Information and Communication Technologies from the University of Granada (UGR), specialising in altmetrics and big data challenges. In this episode, he shares his journey into this field and dives into the challenges posed by big data, the impact of AI on his research, and his significant contributions to the academic world. Learn more about Wenceslao Arroyo Machado: Wenceslao Arroyo Machado holds a Ph.D. in Information and Communication Technologies from the University of Granada (UGR), specialising in altmetrics and big data challenges. His academic journey combines his studies in the Degree of Information and Documentation and the Official Master's Degree in Data Science and Computer Engineering, with a particular focus on Data Science, both also at UGR. With more than 20 publications in JCR (Journal Citation Reports), his prolific research output is noteworthy. Additionally, he has been an active participant in four research projects under the National Plan in Spain. In the realm of EC3metrics, a spin-off from the UGR, he holds the position of Chief Operating Officer (COO). He plays an instrumental role in the research field, particularly in the past few years where he has significantly contributed to EC3metrics in preparing institutional reports and in teaching specialised courses. His unique combination of academic and professional experience has allowed him to integrate novel techniques in bibliometric reports and develop practical methodologies for research.