An Introduction to Bibliometrics: New Development and Trends

In the literature, bibliometrics is generally discussed from one of two perspectives: (1) purely mathematical/statistical or (2) the sociological implications. Both approaches are very far from how most users want to apply bibliometrics. They want, and need to know, how bibliometrics can be applied to their sphere of scientific activity. An Introduction to Bibliometrics: New Development and Trends fills that gap: it provides a comprehensible, readable and easy to read introduction to bibliometrics. Importantly, the book surveys the latest developments of bibliometrics (such as altmetrics etc.) and how the field is likely to change over the next decade. Provides readers with an understanding of bibliometric indicators - their background and significance, classification in quantitative performance and evaluation of science and researchIncludes an overview of the most important indicators, their areas of application (where and when they should and (as important), should not be used)Discusses future trends in the quantitative performance evaluation of scientific research INDICE: 1. Preface2. Introduction and History3. Bibliometric Methods and their Basic Principles4. Bibliometrics in the Humanities and Social Sciences: Special Forms and Methods5. Bibliometric Indicators6. The Data Basis 7. Summary and Outlook

• ISBN: 978-0-08-102150-7
• Editorial: Chandos Publishing
• Encuadernacion: Rústica
• Páginas: 180
• Fecha Publicación: 15/09/2017
• Nº Volúmenes: 1
• Idioma: Inglés