Altmetric introduces AI-powered Sentiment Analysis for deeper research insights on social media

Altmetric Introduces AI-Powered Sentiment Analysis for Research Impact

Digital Science has added a new AI-driven Sentiment Analysis feature to Altmetric Explorer, enhancing how research teams assess the public response to their work on social media. This tool provides more than just numbers—it interprets the sentiment behind online mentions, offering clearer insights into how research is perceived across key platforms.

Developed with input from the research community and led by Digital Science’s data experts, this feature assigns sentiment scores to social media mentions. These scores range from strong negative to strong positive, creating a spectrum that captures the full range of reactions to research outputs.

Why Sentiment Analysis Matters for Research Communication

Sentiment Analysis helps research teams move beyond basic metrics by revealing the tone and emotional context of online discussions. This deeper understanding can guide teams in refining their publication strategies, communication plans, and dissemination efforts to better engage with their audiences.

With clear visualizations and filtering options, users can track sentiment trends and focus on specific types of feedback, enabling faster, more informed decisions about how to respond to public discourse.

Key Features of Altmetric Sentiment Analysis

• Sentiment Scoring: Automatically rates individual social media mentions from negative to positive.
• Sentiment Breakdown Charts: Provides visual trend analysis to spot shifts in public perception quickly.
• Filtering by Sentiment: Allows users to isolate mentions by sentiment type to focus on specific discussions.

Amye Kenall, Chief Product Officer at Digital Science, highlighted that this addition helps researchers and organizations see not just where their work is being talked about, but how it is being received and used. The feature is designed with ethical AI use in mind, prioritizing value for users while safeguarding the research community.

Medical affairs teams, academic researchers, scholarly publishers, and R&D specialists can now explore the reasons and emotions behind their impact, using these insights to boost the visibility and effectiveness of their published research.

Altmetric Explorer users can access Sentiment Analysis immediately. For more information, visit the Altmetric website.

About Altmetric

Altmetric tracks the online attention surrounding research outputs, serving universities, institutions, government bodies, publishers, corporations, and research funders. Its technology scans thousands of sources to reveal where and how research is shared and discussed. Users can analyze data through Altmetric Explorer, embed dynamic badges on websites, or receive expert consultation.

Altmetric is part of Digital Science, a group committed to simplifying and improving the research process with innovative technology solutions.

About Digital Science

Digital Science develops AI-focused technology solutions for researchers, universities, funders, industry, and publishers. Its portfolio includes brands such as Altmetric, Dimensions, Figshare, Overleaf, and more. The company partners worldwide to support research that benefits society.

Learn more at digital-science.com.

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