Theories of informetrics and scholarly communication : a festschrift in honor of Blaise Cronin
Edited by Cassidy R. Sugimoto
- Berlin : De Gruyter, c2016.
- xi, 426 p. : ill. ; 24 cm.
- Theories of informetrics and scholarly communication .
Other Titles:Festschrift in honor of Blaise Cronin
Scientometrics have become an essential element in the practice and evaluation of science and research, including both the evaluation of individuals and national assessment exercises. This book brings together the theories that guide informetrics and scholarly communication research. It is a timely and much needed compilation by leading scholars in the field, and covers all aspects that guide our understanding of authorship, citing, and impact.
9783110298031
Information science--Statistical methods Communication in learning and scholarship Bibliographical citations Bibliometrics Webometrics