Toward a more precise definition of self-citation

Stephen Carley (), Alan L. Porter and Jan Youtie
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Stephen Carley: School of Public Policy, Georgia Tech
Alan L. Porter: Technology Policy and Assessment Center, Georgia Tech, Search Technology, Inc.

Scientometrics, 2013, vol. 94, issue 2, No 20, 777-780

Abstract: Abstract The definition assigned to self-citations is nontrivial. This decision can affect research outputs in a number of ways. The current paper considers the self-citation definition used by the Web of Science, and compares this with an alternative definition, advanced in the present study, within the context of the work of an individual researcher. A discussion follows.

Keywords: Self-citation; Citation indicators; Bibliometrics (search for similar items in EconPapers)
Date: 2013
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DOI: 10.1007/s11192-012-0745-2

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