The h-index formalism

Leo Egghe () and Ronald Rousseau ()
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Leo Egghe: University of Hasselt
Ronald Rousseau: University of Antwerp

Scientometrics, 2021, vol. 126, issue 7, No 37, 6137-6145

Abstract: Abstract This article provides an overview of the development of the h-index formalism. We begin with the original formulation as provided by Hirsch and move on to the latest versions. In this we show how the h-index formalism has evolved over time. Lesser known versions, in particular the continuous version of the h-index is brought to the front. We also discuss the Prathap–Kosmulski–Schubert successive h-indices. As announced in the title we focus on the h-index formalism, omitting generalizations, such as the g-index, and applications in research assessment.

Keywords: h-Index; Generalized h-index; Discrete and continuous case; Successive h-indices; Higher-order h-indices (search for similar items in EconPapers)
Date: 2021
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