How do we count our chickens? Or do citation counts count?
G.E. Gorman
(School of Information Management, Victoria University of Wellington, Wellington, New Zealand)
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Abstract
Purpose
This issue aims to look into the subject of citation counts and whether they have an impact on the articles being cited.
Design/methodology/approach
Uses Selgens list of citations that have been counted within such areas as: review articles, long articles, short publications and research fields as an example.
Findings
Finds that citation counts and impact factors can be easily manipulated.
Originality/value
Gives a strong view to a controversial subject.
Keywords
Citation
Gorman, G.E. (2005), "How do we count our chickens? Or do citation counts count?", Online Information Review, Vol. 29 No. 6, pp. 581-584. https://doi.org/10.1108/14684520510638043
Publisher
:Emerald Group Publishing Limited
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