Ranking of scientists – a new approach
B.K. Sen
(Visiting Professor, Faculty of Computer Science & Information Technology, University of Malaya, 50603 Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia)
T.A. Pandalai
(National Centre on Bibliometrics, INSDOC, New Delhi – 110067, India)
Aruna Karanjai
(National Centre on Bibliometrics, INSDOC, New Delhi – 110067, India)
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Abstract
A formula for the ranking of scientists based on diachronous citation counts is proposed. The paper generalises the fact that the citation generation potential (CGP) is not the same for all papers, it differs from paper to paper, and also to a certain extent depends on the subject domain of the papers. The method of ranking proposed in no way replaces peer review. It merely acts as an aid for peers to help them arrive at a better judgement.
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Citation
Sen, B.K., Pandalai, T.A. and Karanjai, A. (1998), "Ranking of scientists – a new approach", Journal of Documentation, Vol. 54 No. 5, pp. 622-628. https://doi.org/10.1108/EUM0000000007184
Publisher
:MCB UP Ltd
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