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Research Profile & Scholarly Visibility Checklist

Use this checklist to review the accuracy, consistency, discoverability and supporting records of your scholarly profile across major research platforms.

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Checklist Coverage

Researcher Identity Name, affiliation and persistent identifiers

Scholarly Records Publications, citations and professional activities

Digital Visibility Profiles, discoverability and ongoing maintenance

Core Profile Checklist

Complete the Six Core Profile Checks

Mark the completed items and use any unchecked items to identify practical priorities for improving profile accuracy, visibility and documentation.

Checklist 01

Researcher Identity & Basic Information

Keep core identity information accurate and consistent.

Consistent Author Name The same primary name format is used across publications and profiles.
Current Affiliation Institutional and professional affiliations are accurate and current.
Professional Email A reliable professional or institutional email address is available.
Research Areas Primary research interests and areas of expertise are clearly stated.

Checklist 02

Publication Records

Maintain accurate and verifiable scholarly output records.

Complete Publication List Journal articles, books, chapters and proceedings are recorded accurately.
Accurate Bibliographic Details Titles, authors, journal details, volume, issue and pages are correct.
DOIs and Persistent Links Available DOI records and stable publisher links are included.
Authorship Consistency Author order and name spelling match the official published versions.

Checklist 03

Scholarly Profiles & Persistent Identity

Connect publications with accurate researcher profiles.

Google Scholar The profile is public, accurate and free from unrelated publications.
ORCID iD The ORCID record includes current identity, affiliation and research outputs.
Scopus and Web of Science Author profiles are reviewed for duplicate or missing publications where applicable.
ResearchGate or Institutional Profile Relevant professional profiles contain accurate and current information.

Checklist 04

Citations & Research Impact

Review citation records with accuracy and appropriate context.

Citation Record Accuracy Duplicate, unrelated or incorrectly attributed records are reviewed.
Impact Indicators Citation totals and h-index values are recorded with the platform and date.
Independent Scholarly Use Meaningful citation, discussion or application of the work is identified.
Responsible Interpretation Metrics are considered with field, career stage and publication history.

Checklist 05

Peer Review, Editorial & Leadership Records

Preserve verifiable records of professional academic activities.

Reviewer Invitations Legitimate invitations and related correspondence are preserved.
Completed Review Evidence Certificates, acknowledgements or verified platform records are retained.
Editorial Appointments Appointment letters, journal mastheads and official listings are documented.
Academic Leadership Leadership responsibilities are supported by appropriate records.

Checklist 06

Digital Visibility & Scholarly Communication

Help relevant audiences find and understand legitimate work.

Search Visibility A name search returns accurate and professionally relevant information.
Personal or Institutional Page A stable page presents the researcher’s work, expertise and profile links.
Professional Network Presence LinkedIn and relevant academic networks contain consistent information.
Post-Publication Communication Research outputs are shared responsibly with relevant audiences.

Checklist 07

Ongoing Profile Maintenance

Research profiles should be reviewed periodically rather than updated only when a formal application or professional need arises.

Review Quarterly

Check core profiles for new publications, incorrect records, affiliation changes and outdated information.

Preserve Evidence

Maintain organized copies of appointment letters, certificates, invitations, acknowledgements and significant professional records.

Record Changes

Keep dated records of important profile updates, citation metrics, new roles and scholarly achievements.

Responsible Use

Accuracy Comes Before Visibility

This checklist supports accurate profile organization, responsible scholarly visibility and clear professional documentation. It should not be used to create, exaggerate or misrepresent academic achievements, citations, professional roles or research impact. This resource provides general educational guidance, does not guarantee particular outcomes and does not constitute legal advice.

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