Elizabeth Du Plessis
Elizabeth Du Plessis
South Africa
Elizabeth Du Plessis is a researcher affiliated with the University of South Africa whose academic profile is associated with the Social Sciences. Her reported bibliometric record comprises 27 documents, 624 citations and an h-index of 8, providing quantitative indicators of research output and scholarly visibility. Her researcher identifiers include a Scopus Author ID and an ORCID iD, which can help distinguish her academic record across research platforms. This article presents the supplied profile information in the context of the International Invention Awards, while distinguishing bibliometric indicators from independently verified achievements, specific inventions and formal award outcomes. [1] [2]
Abstract
Elizabeth Du Plessis is identified in the supplied academic profile as a researcher affiliated with the University of South Africa, with Social Sciences listed as the subject area. Her reported Scopus metrics comprise 27 documents, 624 citations and an h-index of 8. These indicators offer a quantitative overview of publication activity and citation visibility but do not independently establish research quality, originality or practical impact. Her Scopus Author ID and ORCID iD provide routes for identifying and reviewing associated scholarly records. In the context of the International Invention Awards, assessment of her suitability requires evidence of specific innovations, supporting documentation, originality and demonstrated contributions beyond bibliometric indicators alone.[1]
Keywords
Elizabeth Du Plessis; University of South Africa; Social Sciences; academic research; research impact; Scopus; ORCID; citation analysis; scholarly publications; International Invention Awards; innovation assessment; research visibility.[3]
Introduction
Academic researcher profiles bring together information about institutional affiliation, publications and scholarly influence. For Elizabeth Du Plessis, the supplied information identifies the University of South Africa as her institution and Social Sciences as her subject area. Persistent researcher identifiers support the discovery and disambiguation of academic records, although the completeness of these records depends on profile maintenance and database coverage. [1] [2] This article provides a structured overview of the reported profile and describes considerations relevant to evaluating research contributions in an innovation-award context.
Research Profile
The supplied profile associates Elizabeth Du Plessis with the University of South Africa and identifies Social Sciences as her subject area. The reported Scopus record lists 27 documents, 624 citations and an h-index of 8. The h-index represents a combination of publication productivity and citation reception: a value of 8 indicates at least eight indexed publications with at least eight citations each, assuming the supplied metric reflects the standard definition. These figures should be checked against the live author record because database coverage and citation totals can change over time. [1] [3]
Research Contributions
A reliable account of an academic’s research contributions requires examination of the actual publications, research questions, methods and findings associated with that person. The supplied information does not identify individual paper titles, research projects, patents, inventions or specific discoveries by Elizabeth Du Plessis. Consequently, particular contributions cannot be attributed to her from the bibliometric summary alone. A substantiated profile should connect each claimed contribution to a verifiable publication, project record, patent or other primary source and explain its relevance to the field.[1]
Publications
The supplied Scopus summary reports 27 documents associated with the author profile. This figure describes the indexed output reported in the provided data; it should not automatically be treated as a complete count of all scholarly works. Publication types, database inclusion criteria, author-name variations and profile-merging issues can affect the displayed total. The Scopus author record is the appropriate starting point for reviewing indexed documents, while ORCID and institutional records may provide complementary evidence. [1] [2]
Research Impact
The reported total of 624 citations indicates that documents associated with the supplied Scopus profile have received scholarly references. Citation counts can help describe the visibility and subsequent use of research, but they vary by discipline, publication age, database coverage and citation practices. The h-index of 8 adds a measure that combines productivity and citation reception, although it does not capture every aspect of research quality or influence. These indicators are best interpreted alongside the content, originality, methodological strength and reproducibility of the underlying work. [3] [4]
Award Suitability
The International Invention Awards provide the event context specified for this profile. The reported academic metrics may be relevant background information when considering a researcher’s experience, but they do not by themselves demonstrate eligibility for an invention-focused award or establish that a nomination has been accepted, shortlisted or selected. A fair assessment should follow the event’s published eligibility requirements and evaluation procedures and should distinguish a research record from evidence of a qualifying invention. [5]
Conclusion
The supplied profile presents Elizabeth Du Plessis as a researcher affiliated with the University of South Africa, with Social Sciences identified as her subject area. The reported record of 27 documents, 624 citations and an h-index of 8 provides a quantitative snapshot of scholarly activity. Her Scopus and ORCID identifiers offer starting points for reviewing the associated academic record. A fuller assessment of research contributions, innovation and suitability for the International Invention Awards requires verification of individual publications and supporting evidence of originality, application and impact. The profile should be updated when authoritative records or additional documentation become available.[3]
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References
- Elsevier. (n.d.). Scopus author details: Elizabeth Du Plessis, Author ID 55749061600.
https://www.scopus.com/authid/detail.uri?authorId=55749061600
- ORCID. (n.d.). ORCID researcher identifier and record.
https://orcid.org/0000-0003-4299-4632
- Journal article. (2026. ). Cultivating resilience: Embedding well-being strategies into the ODeL curriculum for first-year BEd students.
https://doi.org/10.38140/pie.v44i3.9840
- Journal article. (2026. ). Qualitative analysis of university postgraduate students’ experience in remote supervision.
https://doi.org/10.1007/s44217-026-01591-x
- International Invention Awards. (2026.). Official award website.
https://inventionawards.org/