On the use of the h-index in evaluating chemical research
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چکیده
BACKGROUND The h index bibliometric indicator for evaluating scientists and scientific institutions plays an increasingly important role in evaluating contemporary scientific research, including chemistry. RESULTS Citations are meaningful. The best way of measuring performance is to use the informed peer review, where peers judge on the base of a bibliometric report, once the limits and advantages of bibliometric indicators have been thoroughly understood. CONCLUSIONS Expanded and improved use of bibliometric indicators such as the h index in a useful and wise manner is suggested.
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