How many articles should a PhD student have?

The PhD students have the obligation to publish at least two articles/chapters before presenting their thesis.

What is a good h index for a PhD student?

Hirsch reckons that after 20 years of research, an h-index of 20 is good, 40 is outstanding, and 60 is truly exceptional.

Can PhD students review journal papers?

Typically they would have published in the field, but it wouldn’t be too surprising for an editor to request a review from a student who they knew of from conferences. Good peer reviewers are hard to come by, and a PhD student who is knowledgeable in the field can give a useful review.

How much do you read in a PhD paper?

The amount you read will depend on your situation. Early in your PhD you read more as you develop your understanding. When doing experiments you read less. When writing up a paper you read more again. The process will feel natural over time

How many papers does it take to read a research paper?

Usually you have between two to four papers which belong to this class. I am not surprised if it’s in the magnitude of thousands of papers. But for the vast majority of the papers, you will only read the abstract, conclusion, and perhaps a few figures or paragraphs. Review paper (s).

What are the disadvantages of reading research papers and journal articles?

Research papers and journal articles are meant to be read by people who are also experts in the field. Usually, research articles are very dense and much of the relevant background info is not included. If you not already extremely familiar with the specific topic of the research paper, it is difficult to absorb all of the paper’

How can you tell if a paper is hard to read?

The vast majority of papers you will read belongs to this class. The state of the paper about techniques you want to extend is a good proxy of how diligent you are. If the paper looks crumpled, full of folding mark, and is full of your fingerprints, then probably you have been working hard.