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Does anybody know how to find how often a specific researcher is cited in leading journals? Is such statistics kept in some way at all?
kollins said:Does anybody know how to find how often a specific researcher is cited in leading journals? Is such statistics kept in some way at all?
A citation index is a tool used to measure the impact and influence of a researcher's work. It counts the number of times a researcher's work has been cited by other researchers in their own work.
The most commonly used citation index is the Web of Science, which allows you to search for a specific researcher and view their citation index. Other databases such as Scopus and Google Scholar also provide citation index information.
A researcher's citation index is often used as a measure of their impact and influence in their field of study. A high citation index can indicate that their work is highly regarded and has had a significant impact on other researchers and their research.
No, a researcher's citation index cannot be manipulated. It is based on the number of times their work has been cited by other researchers, which is a measure of the impact and influence of their work.
Yes, there are limitations to using a researcher's citation index as a measure of their impact and influence. For example, it may not accurately reflect the quality of their work or their overall contributions to their field. It is important to consider other factors such as the relevance and novelty of their research when evaluating their impact.