Yves Gingras

Papers

Total Citations

498

H-Index

About

Yves Gingras is a leading figure in the sociology of science and bibliometrics, with a career dedicated to understanding the dynamics of scientific knowledge production and dissemination. His major contributions center on the quantitative analysis of research impact, particularly through the lens of Open Access (OA). In his highly influential 2006 study, which has garnered over 350 citations, Gingras replicated and expanded earlier findings to demonstrate that openly accessible articles in physics receive a significant citation advantage, analyzing over 1.3 million publications across ten disciplines. This work provided robust, cross-disciplinary evidence for the impact-boosting potential of OA. He further advanced the field with his 2012 study, cited over 140 times, which meticulously mapped the growth and distribution of both Green (self-archived) and Gold (journal-published) OA by discipline. Beyond these landmark papers, Gingras is renowned for his critical work on research evaluation, including the use and misuse of metrics like the h-index and impact factors. His research provides essential, empirical grounding for debates on scholarly communication, making him a pivotal voice for students and researchers navigating the evolving landscape of academic publishing.