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Roles of bibliometrics in scientific communication

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In view of changes in scientific communication towards an electronic environment, this paper sketches the development of bibliometric tools for use in a scientific publishing environment. The main areas of application are: quality control of individual products; market analysis; strategic analysis for long-term planning; and product development Each of these requires different indicators and tools, which are critically discussed. The influence of the type of journal and scientific discipline on the usefulness and interpretation of the impact factor is addressed briefly, and requirements for indicators are discussed against the background of possible, future changes in the scientific communication process. This leads to speculation on the role of bibliometrics, and how to organise it, in an electronic communication environment. Copyright , Beech Tree Publishing.

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  • Hans E Roosendaal, 1995. "Roles of bibliometrics in scientific communication," Research Evaluation, Oxford University Press, vol. 5(3), pages 237-241, December.
    • Handle: RePEc:oup:rseval:v:5:y:1995:i:3:p:237-241
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    1. Anthony F.J. van Raan, 2001. "Bibliometrics and internet: Some observations and expectations," Scientometrics, Springer;Akadémiai Kiadó, vol. 50(1), pages 59-63, January.

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