Structural indicators in citation networks

Xiaojun Hu (), Ronald Rousseau () and Jin Chen
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Xiaojun Hu: Zhejiang University School of Medicine
Ronald Rousseau: KHBO (Association K.U.Leuven), Faculty of Engineering Technology
Jin Chen: Zhejiang University

Scientometrics, 2012, vol. 91, issue 2, No 11, 460 pages

Abstract: Abstract New indicators, including the outgrow index, characterizing an article in its ego citation network are introduced. We take full advantage of the existing duality (cites–is cited by) in a citation network. Although algebraic aspects are emphasized, a first step towards their interpretation is attempted. Examples of their calculation and of future applications are provided.

Keywords: Ego citation network; Structural indicators; Algebraic relations; Graph-theoretic analysis; Citation generations; Outgrow index (search for similar items in EconPapers)
Date: 2012
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DOI: 10.1007/s11192-011-0587-3

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