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A review of theory and practice in scientometrics

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ID23316729
AuthorsJohn Mingers (0000-0002-4102-4696, University of Kent, corresponding author), L Leydesdorff (0000-0002-7835-3098, University of Amsterdam)
Year2015
Volume246
Issue1
Pages1-19
Publication date2015-10-01
Peer ReviewedYes
Open AccessYes
TypeARTICLE
VenueEuropean Journal of Operational Research (JOURNAL)
Journal identifiersISSN: 0377-2217 • E-ISSN: 1872-6860
PublisherElsevier BV (PUBLISHER)
DOI10.1016/j.ejor.2015.04.002
OpenAlexW2070242399
LanguageEN
Citations received129
References cited199

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Unique citing works129
Citations per year12,9
Citation span2016 - 2026 (11)
Citation velocitycurrent
Highly citedYes
Citation typesNeutral: 115

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