Mathematical derivation of the scale-dependence of the h-index and other h-type indices

L. Egghe ()
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L. Egghe: Universiteit Hasselt (UHasselt)

Scientometrics, 2011, vol. 87, issue 2, No 5, 287-292

Abstract: Abstract We present a mathematical derivation of the scale-dependence of the h-index. This formula can be used in two cases: one where the units are scale-dependent and one where the units are not scale-dependent. Examples are given.

Keywords: Hirsch-index; Scale; H-type index (search for similar items in EconPapers)
Date: 2011
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DOI: 10.1007/s11192-010-0327-0

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