Using the h-index for assessing single publications

ScientometricsPublished 13 November 2008

A. Schubert

DOI10.1007/s11192-008-2208-3

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SJR score1.15

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A Hirsch-type index can be used for assessing single highly cited publications by calculating the h-index of the set of papers citing the work in question by measuring not only the direct impact of a publication but also its indirect influence through the citing papers.

Abstract

Abstract It is shown that a Hirsch-type index can be used for assessing single highly cited publications by calculating the h-index of the set of papers citing the work in question. This index measures not only the direct impact of a publication but also its indirect influence through the citing papers.

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