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Linking citation network influence to academic outcomes in decentralized science (DeSci) platforms requires on-chain citation tracking with DOI integration (e.g., via IPFS). Use graph neural networks to analyze citation topology (e.g., hub nodes, clustering coefficients) and correlate with impact metrics like h-index or altmetrics. Implement reputation-weighted citations where endorsements from verified experts carry higher influence. Tools like ResearchHub can tokenize citations, aligning incentives with quality contributions while providing transparent, immutable metrics for evaluating research impact beyond traditional journals.