Statistical Evaluation of Bibliographical Data: Evaluation of Journals, Scientists, and Institutions

This chapter summarizes briefly different bibliometric measures for assessing journals, scientists, and institutions. The most commonly used performance measures, i.e. the impact factor and the \(h\)-index, are introduced in detail. The original intention is highlighted and the actual—sometimes contradictory—use is explained. Definitions, example calculations, strengths and criticisms are presented. In addition, a short review on other performance measures is given.

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