For starting a discussion on metrics, I found Stevan Harnard presentation about metrics of Open Access publications very clear in describing advantages and limitations:
http://www.openaccessweek.org/video/scholarly-scientific-impact-metrics-in-the-open-access-era
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Anna Maria Tammaro (October 7, 2012). Metrics of Open Access publications. Digital Libraries in the humanities. Retrieved December 9, 2024 from https://doi.org/10.58079/ny4d