The dimensions of cited reference enhanced database subsets

Abstract

Purpose

The purpose of this paper is to discuss databases with cited references.

Design/methodology/approach

The paper considers the dimensions of cited reference enhanced database subsets.

Findings

The typical database has the ski slope shape, as there is a fairly steady, gradual growth in the yearly number of records added. This is not true for the shape of the cited references subset, as in most databases cited references have been added to the records only for the past few years.

Practical implications

There are many features which are specific to cited references, and thus the traditional bibliographic database design is just not sufficient.

Originality/value

The paper examines the issues surrounding cited reference enhanced database subsets.

Citation

Jacsó, P. (2007), "The dimensions of cited reference enhanced database subsets", Online Information Review, Vol. 31 No. 5, pp. 694-705. https://doi.org/10.1108/14684520710832360