A reference-based Hirschian similarity measure for journals

András Schubert ()
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András Schubert: Hungarian Academy of Sciences

Scientometrics, 2010, vol. 84, issue 1, No 12, 133-147

Abstract: Abstract Hirsch’s concept of h-index was used to define a similarity measure for journals. The h-similarity is easy to calculate from the publicly available data of the Journal Citation Reports, and allows for plausible interpretation. On the basis of h-similarity, a relative eminence indicator of journals was determined: the ratio of the JCR impact factor to the weighted average of that of similar journals. This standardization allows journals from disciplines with lower average citation level (mathematics, engineering, etc.) to get into the top lists.

Keywords: Journals; Citation analysis; h-index; Similarity; Standardized impact factor (search for similar items in EconPapers)
Date: 2010
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DOI: 10.1007/s11192-009-0072-4

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