In this paper we provide an introduction to the field of Bibliometrics. In particular, first we briefly describe its beginning and its evolution; we mention the main research fora as well. Further we categorize metrics according to their entity scope: metrics for journals, conferences and authors. Several rankings have appeared based on such metrics. It is argued that these metrics and rankings...

This paper investigates the consequences of institutional changes on academic research practices in eight fields of natural science. We analyze the similarities and differences among the dynamics of these different fields and reflect on possible explanations for the changes observed. This study shows that the increasing pressure for productivity, as measured in bibliometric terms, can counterac...

Introduction Chalmers University of Technology and University of Gothenburg , located in close geographic proximity of each other, have over a longer period of time developed collaboration in many areas and in many ways, which is, amongst other things, reflected by joint departments and research centers as well as joint scientific publishing. In this study special attention is devoted to patter...

The objective of this research is to carry out an analysis of the evolution of scientific research on the concept of “platform”. The study employed a bibliometric method for the quantitative analysis, followed by a qualitative analysis of the contents of selected articles and books identified of greater relevance.

Universities in Australia are becoming increasingly concerned with their reputation as 'engaged' institutions. Yet there is significant confusion about what this idea of 'engagement' means and no clear way of measuring or reporting it. In part, this is because of the nature of engagement itself which is dependent on local context, partnerships and communities. This presents a difficulty for aca...

The paper introduces bibliometrics to the research area of knowledge organization – more precisely in relation to construction and maintenance of thesauri. As such, the paper reviews related work that has been of inspiration for the assembly of a semi-automatic, bibliometric-based, approach for construction and maintenance. Similarly, the paper discusses the methodical considerations behind the...

It is rather difficult to forecast emerging technologies as there is no historical data available. In such cases, the use of bibliometrics and patent analysis have provided useful data. This paper presents the forecasts for three emerging technology areas by integrating the use of bibliometrics and patent analysis into well-known technology forecasting tools such as scenario planning, growth cu...

Introduction Bibliometrics, and scientometrics in general, have been enjoying what seems to be an endless party. Far from stopping, the demand for bibliometric indicators from governmental bodies, administrators and researchers, is continuously growing. During this “give me the indicators” phase several solutions have been provided by the community, let say new and more sophisticated indicators...

The number of publications has been a fundamental merit in the competition for academic positions since the late 18 century. Today, the simple counting of publications has been supplemented with a whole range of bibliometric measures, which supposedly not only measures the volume of research but also its impact. In this study, we investigate how bibliometrics are used for evaluating the impact ...

Open source software development represents the work of hundreds of thousands (perhaps millions) of developers around the world and is a critical component of many widely-used software products. Much of this development is self-organizing, taking place outside the structures of specific organizations. In this regard, open-source development communities are similar to academic research communiti...