Deflated, inflated and phantom citation counts

Online Information ReviewPublished 1 May 2006

Péter Jacsó

DOI10.1108/14684520610675816

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Citations155

SJR quartileQ1

SJR score1.02

SNIP1.52

TL;DR

The combination of the inflated citation count values dispensed by Google Scholar with the ignorance and shallowness of some GS enthusiasts can be a real mix for real scholars.

Abstract

Purpose The purpose of this paper is to clarify some issues regarding citation indexing, analysis and searching. Design/methodology/approach The paper begins with a discussion on an article in the D‐Lib Magazine and then focuses on deflated citation counts and inflated and phantom citation counts. Findings The combination of the inflated citation count values dispensed by Google Scholar (GS) with the ignorance and shallowness of some GS enthusiasts can be a real mix for real scholars. Originality/value The paper offers insight into deflated, inflated and phantom citation counts.

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