Measuring academic productivity and changing definitions of scientific impact.
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چکیده
This manuscript provides a brief overview of the history of communication of scientific research and reporting of scientific research impact outcomes. Current day practices are outlined along with examples of how organizations and libraries are providing tools to evaluate and document the impact of scientific research to provide a meaningful narrative suitable for a variety of purposes and audiences.
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ورودعنوان ژورنال:
- Missouri medicine
دوره 111 5 شماره
صفحات -
تاریخ انتشار 2014