Kudos: bringing your publications to life?
Abstract
Purpose
The purpose of this article is to provide an overview and evaluation of Kudos, a web-based platform that aims to increase the visibility, reach, and impact of published scholarly works.
Design/methodology/approach
The review chronicles the rise of Kudos and describes the platform’s functionalities and use capabilities.
Findings
The findings detail the strengths and limitations of Kudos and point toward avenues for continued research and development.
Originality/value
This is the first review to provide a substantive evaluation of Kudos for academics to consider when adopting, utilizing and researching the platform.
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Acknowledgements
The author would like to thank Sonia Foroudastan for her research assistance.
Citation
Williams, A.E. (2017), "Kudos: bringing your publications to life?", Information and Learning Sciences, Vol. 118 No. 3/4, pp. 114-119. https://doi.org/10.1108/ILS-01-2017-0005
Publisher
:Emerald Publishing Limited
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