Bibliometrics: An Overview

RGUHS Journal of Pharmaceutical Sciences

Joanne M. Berger¹  Christine M. Baker² 

[1] FDA Library, US Food and Drug Administration, Silver Spring, MD 20993 USA (JB)FDA Library, US Food and Drug Administration, Silver Spring, MD 20993 USA (JB)FDA Library, US Food and Drug Administration, Silver Spring, MD 20993 USA (JB);FDA Library, US Food and Drug Administration, Silver Spring, MD 20993 USA (CB)FDA Library, US Food and Drug Administration, Silver Spring, MD 20993 USA (CB)FDA Library, US Food and Drug Administration, Silver Spring, MD 20993 USA (CB)

关键词: Bibliometrics;    Research;    Journals;    Electronic publishing;    Citation analysis;    Online databases.;   

DOI  :  10.5530/rjps.2014.3.2

学科分类：药学、药理学、毒理学（综合）

来源: Rajiv Gandhi University of Health Sciences

【 摘 要 】

We provide an overview of the field of bibliometrics, the quantitative analysis of publications, especially as it relates to science and medicine. Bibliometrics involves the analysis of citations, which can aid in measuring the impact of an article on a particular field of study; and of criteria related to assessing a journal’s importance within the field. While bibliometrics has many applications, its use in evaluating researchers has generated the most controversy. We explain and compare many of the standard metrics and the tools for generating them, and provide rankings for key Indian journals. Additionally, we discuss perceptions of metrics by supporters and detractors, some proposed alternatives, and the possible impact of technology and publishing trends on the future of bibliometrics.

【 授权许可】

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