Sugimoto, Cassidy R. (ed.)

Theories of informetrics and scholarly communication : a Festschrift in honor of Blaise Cronin / Festschrift in honor of Blaise Cronin edited by Cassidy R. Sugimoto. - xi, 426 pages : illustrations (some color) ; 24 cm

Includes bibliographical references and index.

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 (hbk.) 3110298031

9783110298031

2016288149

1052322816 GyFmDB 1052322816 DE-101


Information science--Statistical methods.
Communication in learning and scholarship.
Bibliographical citations.
Bibliometrics.
Webometrics.
Bibliographical citations.
Bibliometrics.
Communication in learning and scholarship.
Information science--Statistical methods.
Webometrics.

020.727 / SUG/T