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Do conference-journal articles receive more citations? A case study in physics

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  • Wu, Dengsheng
  • Wang, Shuwen
  • Xu, Weixuan
  • Li, Jianping

Abstract

Conference-journal articles, which are expanded versions of conference proceedings papers, play an essential role in disseminating scientific knowledge but remain understudied. In the context of increasingly stringent research evaluation systems, this study focuses on conference-journal articles, examining the effectiveness of journals in selecting conference-derived publications. We also explore the factors influencing the citations of conference-journal articles. Here, we focused on Physics, analyzing 59,329 conference-journal articles published between 2012 and 2020, matched with general journal articles and conference proceedings papers based on the conference and journal. Results show that conference-journal articles receive significantly more citations than conference proceedings papers but fewer than general journal articles. Conference-journal articles in special issues receive fewer citations than those in regular issues. A U-shaped pattern emerges between the duration from the conference convening to the journal publication and the citation. We also found that conferences with sponsorship and those held in OECD member countries are more likely to produce highly cited conference-journal articles. Additionally, results indicate that conferences held in the USA, Japan, France, China, and Poland produce the most conference-journal articles, with articles from conferences in the USA, Japan, and France receiving relatively high citation counts. In contrast, articles from conferences held in China and Poland receive relatively low citation counts. This research provides valuable insights for academic conference committees, journal managers, and conference participants.

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  • Wu, Dengsheng & Wang, Shuwen & Xu, Weixuan & Li, Jianping, 2024. "Do conference-journal articles receive more citations? A case study in physics," Journal of Informetrics, Elsevier, vol. 18(4).
  • Handle: RePEc:eee:infome:v:18:y:2024:i:4:s1751157724001020
    DOI: 10.1016/j.joi.2024.101590
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