When what we can count is all that counts

S Zaman; Roshan Mascarenhas

doi:10.1080/0142159x.2026.2697863

July 2, 2026Medical TeacherOpen Access

When what we can count is all that counts

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The aim is to critique the overemphasis on quantifiable metrics in academic promotion decisions.
Analysis of metrics used in academic evaluations.
Review of existing literature on academic promotion criteria.
Discussion on the implications of reliance on quantitative measures.
Highlights the limitations of using only metrics like h-index and publication counts.
Suggests that broader evaluations could lead to a more holistic understanding of academic contributions.

Implication

Discusses the reliance on quantifiable metrics for academic promotions, indicating potential implications for evaluation standards.

Abstract

Dear EditorYou could almost predict an academic promotion meeting. Slides displaying papers published, grants awarded and h-indices. Tidy, countable, and impressive metrics that just seem to flow e...

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Zaman et al. (2026) studied this question.

synapsesocial.com/papers/6a48a57289561a0c2d78e200 https://doi.org/10.1080/0142159x.2026.2697863

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