Theories of Informetrics and Scholarly Communication

• Hoofdauteur: Sugimoto, Cassidy R. (auth)
• Formaat: Elektronisch Hoofdstuk
• Taal: Engels
• Gepubliceerd in: De Gruyter 2016
• Onderwerpen: Computing & information technology; citations; impact factor; scholarly communication; web science
• Online toegang: DOAB: download the publication; DOAB: description of the publication

Scientometrics have become an essential element in the practice and evaluation of science and research, including both the evaluation of individuals and national assessment exercises. Yet, researchers and practitioners in this field have lacked clear theories to guide their work. As early as 1981, t...