Google Scholar FLP Calculator

Calculate First-author Leadership Publication (FLP) Index for Google Scholar to assess research independence

Calculate the First-author Leadership Publication (FLP) Index for any Google Scholar profile with one click. WHAT IS THE FLP INDEX? The FLP Index is a bibliometric indicator that quantifies independent research leadership using the formula: N × (F%)² Where: N = total publications and F% = first-authorship proportion (as decimal). WHY FLP IS NEEDED Traditional metrics like h-index and total publications fail to detect honorary authorship where researchers are listed as authors despite negligible contributions. Studies show this occurs in 18-51% of publications. These conventional metrics inadvertently reward unethical ranking practices by: - Counting all publications equally regardless of authorship position - Allowing productivity inflation through gift authorships - Ignoring whether researchers actually lead independent research The FLP Index prevents unethical ranking by heavily weighting first-authorship through quadratic function, making honorary middle-authorships decrease your score rather than increase it. KEY FEATURES: - Automatic Loading: Loads ALL articles from any profile, no manual clicking - Intelligent Detection: Advanced algorithms detect first authorship across name variations - Precise Calculations: First-authorship percentage as decimal (0.00-1.00) - Visual Results: Shows total pubs, first-author count, percentage, and FLP score - Formula Display: Transparent calculation shown - Privacy-First: No data collection, all processing happens locally HOW TO USE: 1. Visit any Google Scholar profile page 2. Click "Calculate FLP Factor" button 3. Wait while extension loads all articles automatically 4. View comprehensive results panel USE CASES: - Researchers: Assess your publication profile and research independence - Hiring Committees: Evaluate candidates beyond h-index and total publications - Promotion Committees: Distinguish genuine productivity from honorary authorship - Funding Agencies: Identify researchers with independent investigation capacity - Research Integrity: Screen for authorship patterns suggesting misconduct PRIVACY & SECURITY: ✓ No data collection ✓ No external servers ✓ Local browser processing only ✓ Open source on GitHub (https://github.com/Walid-AL-SHAAR/google-scholar-FLP-calculator)