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Bibliometrics/Theory, Practice and Problems

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  • Francis Narin

    (CHI Research, Inc.)

  • Dominic Olivastro

    (CHI Research, Inc.)

  • Kimberly A. Stevens

    (CHI Research, Inc.)

Abstract

This article presents the theory behind modern evaluative bibliometric techniques at three levels. Policy applications, which characterizes the scientific and technological output of nations or regions; strategic analyses, which deals with articles and patents at the level of a university or company; and tactical analyses, which addresses questions concerning a single subject. The article explains the newer techniques that have been developed at each level, as well as the more important limitations.

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  • Francis Narin & Dominic Olivastro & Kimberly A. Stevens, 1994. "Bibliometrics/Theory, Practice and Problems," Evaluation Review, , vol. 18(1), pages 65-76, February.
    • Handle: RePEc:sae:evarev:v:18:y:1994:i:1:p:65-76
    DOI: 10.1177/0193841X9401800107
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