Article ID Journal Published Year Pages File Type
523422 Journal of Informetrics 2012 6 Pages PDF
Abstract

A set of authors whose scientific output can be unequivocally ranged from the highest to the lowest is used to assess the methods of assessment of scientific output. The rank-rank correlation coefficient between the known order in the calibration set and the order produced by certain method of assessment is a quantitative measure of the quality of that method. A common-sense-based reference may play a positive role in the communication between the enthusiasts and antagonists of bibliometric indices.

► Reference based on common-sense. ► High persuasive power. ► Acceptable for skeptics who reject the quantitative bibliometric indicators.

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