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Robust parameterisation of ages of references in published research

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The purpose of this research is to illustrate the use of the gamma distribution to model the ages of references in published research, and to demonstrate that the two gamma distribution parameters characterise a field of research in a manner that is complementary to and more nuanced than the Price Index or mean age of references.

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  • Stacey, Anthony G, 2020. "Robust parameterisation of ages of references in published research," Journal of Informetrics, Elsevier, vol. 14(3).
    • Handle: RePEc:eee:infome:v:14:y:2020:i:3:s1751157720300328
    DOI: 10.1016/j.joi.2020.101048
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