An axiomatic characterization of the ranking based on the h-index and some other bibliometric rankings of authors

Thierry Marchant

Scientometrics, 2009, vol. 80, issue 2, No 4, 325-342

Abstract: Abstract In the last few years, many new bibliometric rankings or indices have been proposed for comparing the output of scientific researchers. We propose a formal framework in which rankings can be axiomatically characterized. We then present a characterization of some popular rankings. We argue that such analyses can help the user of a ranking to choose one that is adequate in the context where she/he is working.

Date: 2009
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