Beyond Citations: A Multidimensional Assessment of Research Impact and Open Access Advantage at CSIR-CFTRI (2012-2025) Using PlumX Metrics
Pravi Raj K, Sanjai Lal K P, Padmavathi T
Journal of Science &Technology Metrics, Vol. 7, No. 2, 2026.
DOI: https://doi.org/10.6025/jstm/2026/7/2/72-87
Link: https://www.dline.info/jstm/fulltext/v7n2/jstmv7n2_2.pdf
Abstract:
This study evaluates the multidimensional research impact of the CSIR-Central Food Technological Research
Institute (CSIR-CFTRI) from 2012 to 2025 using the PlumX Metrics framework, addressing the limitations of
traditional citation based assessments. A corpus of 2,387 publications was retrieved from the Scopus database
and analyzed across five PlumX dimensions: Citations, Usage, Captures, Mentions, and Social Media.
Descriptive statistics, Spearman's correlation analysis, and comparative assessments of Open Access (OA)
versus Non-OA publications were conducted.
Results indicate that Agricultural and Biological Sciences dominate the institute's output. Notably, Captures
(average 42.3) and Citations (average 24.0) emerged as the most impactful dimensions. Spearman's analysis
revealed a very strong, statistically significant positive correlation between Captures and Citations (ÃƒÂ± =
0.978, p<0.001), whereas Usage and Mentions showed negligible correlation with citations, validating that
these metrics measure distinct facets of research influence. Furthermore, OA publications demonstrated a
significant "Open Access advantage," substantially outperforming Non-OA counterparts in Usage, Captures,
and Mentions, thereby amplifying societal reach.