Open bibliometrics and undiscovered public knowledge
Abstract
Purpose
The purpose of this paper is to raise awareness of the potential of open bibliometrics, especially for the discovery of previously undiscovered public knowledge.
Design/methodology/approach
The viewpoint considers the limitations of the most popular current bibliometric tools and the possibilities offered from more open tools. It is supported by analysis of the openness of keywords associated with bibliometric studies in 2016.
Findings
The paper finds that although tools are emerging that offer more open bibliometrics, bibliometric research nonetheless continues to make use of restricted services.
Originality/value
This viewpoint on the potential of open bibliometrics is supported by an analysis of the current openness of bibliometric keywords.
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Citation
Stuart, D. (2018), "Open bibliometrics and undiscovered public knowledge", Online Information Review, Vol. 42 No. 3, pp. 412-418. https://doi.org/10.1108/OIR-07-2017-0209
Publisher
:Emerald Publishing Limited
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