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Citation analysis using online databases: Feasibilities and shortcomings

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  • Werner Marx

    (Max Planck Institute for Solid State Research)

  • Hermann Schier

    (Max Planck Institute for Solid State Research)

  • Michael Wanitschek

    (Max Planck Institute for Solid State Research)

Abstract

Extensive citation analysis with the Science Citation Index (SCI) has become possible through expanded search capabilities introduced by STN International a few years ago. STN enhanced its retrieval language with some important features, originally developed for statistical analysis of patents. Most important are an expanded select command and several functions to list the search results. The publications to be evaluated may be selected either in the SCI, or in a number of other bibliographic databases offered by the host. With the help of these features, the basic methods to appropriately measure the impact of scientific activities are demonstrated. Furthermore, possible shortcomings as well as the risks when interpreting the results of such studies are discussed.

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  • Werner Marx & Hermann Schier & Michael Wanitschek, 2001. "Citation analysis using online databases: Feasibilities and shortcomings," Scientometrics, Springer;Akadémiai Kiadó, vol. 52(1), pages 59-82, September.
    • Handle: RePEc:spr:scient:v:52:y:2001:i:1:d:10.1023_a:1012798911792
    DOI: 10.1023/A:1012798911792
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