The other side of the coin: The intricacies of author self-citations

P. Pichappan () and S. Sarasvady
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P. Pichappan: Annamalai University Annamalainagar
S. Sarasvady: Annamalai University Annamalainagar

Scientometrics, 2002, vol. 54, issue 2, No 9, 285-290

Abstract: Abstract The present study views author self-citations, as a blend of experience and cognition of authors. This paper supports to lay down emphasis on consciousness and cognition of authors while assessing author self-citations.

Keywords: Intézet neve; Department of Library & Information Science; Annamalai University (search for similar items in EconPapers)
Date: 2002
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DOI: 10.1023/A:1016070029935

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