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A proposal for a First-Citation-Speed-Index

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  • Egghe, L.
  • Bornmann, L.
  • Guns, R.

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In this paper, we define a First-Citation-Speed-Index (FCSI) for a set of papers, based on their times of publication and of first citation. The index is based on the definition of a h-index for increasing sequences.

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  • Egghe, L. & Bornmann, L. & Guns, R., 2011. "A proposal for a First-Citation-Speed-Index," Journal of Informetrics, Elsevier, vol. 5(1), pages 181-186.
    • Handle: RePEc:eee:infome:v:5:y:2011:i:1:p:181-186
    DOI: 10.1016/j.joi.2010.10.006
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    1. Bornmann, Lutz & Daniel, Hans-Dieter, 2010. "The citation speed index: A useful bibliometric indicator to add to the h index," Journal of Informetrics, Elsevier, vol. 4(3), pages 444-446.
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