Describing Citations as a Function of Time

• 作者: Ronald Rousseau Xian Li Xiaojun Hu
• 来源期刊: 数据与情报科学学报:英文版
• 学科: 社会科学
• 关键词: Citation curves Citation graphs Diachronous and synchronous functions Size-dependent and size-independent indicators Knowledge domains Growth
• 年，卷（期）: 2020,（2）
• 页码范围: 1-12
• 页数: 12页
• 分类号: G353.1

摘要

Purpose:Providing an overview of types of citation curves.Design/methodology/approach:The terms citation curves or citation graphs are made explicit.Findings:A framework for the study of diachronous(and synchronous)citation curves is proposed.Research limitations:No new practical applications are given.Practical implications:This short note about citation curves will help readers to make the optimal choice for their applications.Originality/value:A new scheme for the meaning of the term"citation curve"is designed.