Tracing the role of individual journals in a cross-citation network based on different indicators

Lin Zhang, Wolfgang Glänzel () and Liming Liang
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Lin Zhang: Dalian University of Technology
Wolfgang Glänzel: K.U. Leuven, Centre for R&D Monitoring
Liming Liang: Dalian University of Technology

Scientometrics, 2009, vol. 81, issue 3, No 17, 838 pages

Abstract: Abstract This study aims at detecting the role of individual journals and uncovering structural patterns of information flow among scientific journals in a cross-citation network, using different bibliometric indicators and statistical methods of data analysis. Beyond measuring the individual journals’ position within the communication network, we shed light on their cognitive background as well. Language barrier and lacking internationality proved one of the main hindrances for integration into the communication network. Moreover, some document types hinder journals from establishing self-links. Against our expectations, we have found a clear divergence between strongly interlinked and high-entropy journals. Furthermore, the analysis of strong links among different fields allows the detection of high-interdisciplinary journals.

Date: 2009
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