The ecstasy and the agony of the altmetric score

Christian Gumpenberger (), Wolfgang Glänzel () and Juan Gorraiz ()
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Christian Gumpenberger: University of Vienna
Wolfgang Glänzel: KU Leuven
Juan Gorraiz: University of Vienna

Scientometrics, 2016, vol. 108, issue 2, No 24, 977-982

Abstract: Abstract Altmetrics have gained momentum and are meant to overcome the shortcomings of citation-based metrics. In this regard some light is shed on the dangers associated with the new “all-in-one” indicator altmetric score.

Keywords: Altmetrics; Altmetric score; “All-in-one” indicator (search for similar items in EconPapers)
Date: 2016
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DOI: 10.1007/s11192-016-1991-5

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