Dictionary of Bibliometrics

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Cover of the book Dictionary of Bibliometrics by Virgil P Diodato, Peter Gellatly, Taylor and Francis
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Author: Virgil P Diodato, Peter Gellatly ISBN: 9781135839352
Publisher: Taylor and Francis Publication: January 11, 2013
Imprint: Routledge Language: English
Author: Virgil P Diodato, Peter Gellatly
ISBN: 9781135839352
Publisher: Taylor and Francis
Publication: January 11, 2013
Imprint: Routledge
Language: English

Everything you need to know about Bibliometrics in a convenient, easy-to-use, mini-encyclopedia of terms and phrases!

Bibliometrics, the application of mathematical and statistical techniques to the study of publishing and professional communication, is a helpful science to master in many fields. The Dictionary of Bibliometrics contains 225 non-technical definitions of key terms and phrases that will aid all who deal with this science. Each entry is briefly defined in everyday language with simple numerical examples and is followed by sample references that direct the reader to more detailed information about the entry. This is the only source with a substantial collection of bibliometric terms located in one comprehensive, easy-to-use book.

Librarians who use bibliometrics to evaluate their collections, information scientists who study the theoretical aspects of bibliometrics, and subject specialists who use bibliometrics to study communication in their respective fields will save time by finding hundreds of definitions in this one-of-a-kind volume.

Some of the topics covered in the Dictionary of Bibliometrics include:

  • descriptions and examples of Bradford’s law, Lotka’s law, and Zipf’s law

  • various aspects of citation analysis

  • application of bibliometrics to the study of communication in the physical and natural sciences

  • reports of journal analyses

  • accounts of several ways to study the obsolescence or disuse of articles in a given subject field

    This tool will serve anyone working or interested in the fields of publishing and professional communication. Included in the text are suggested sources of further information and an index of personal names. The Dictionary of Bibliometrics is a valuable, handy resource that you’ll refer to again and again!

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Everything you need to know about Bibliometrics in a convenient, easy-to-use, mini-encyclopedia of terms and phrases!

Bibliometrics, the application of mathematical and statistical techniques to the study of publishing and professional communication, is a helpful science to master in many fields. The Dictionary of Bibliometrics contains 225 non-technical definitions of key terms and phrases that will aid all who deal with this science. Each entry is briefly defined in everyday language with simple numerical examples and is followed by sample references that direct the reader to more detailed information about the entry. This is the only source with a substantial collection of bibliometric terms located in one comprehensive, easy-to-use book.

Librarians who use bibliometrics to evaluate their collections, information scientists who study the theoretical aspects of bibliometrics, and subject specialists who use bibliometrics to study communication in their respective fields will save time by finding hundreds of definitions in this one-of-a-kind volume.

Some of the topics covered in the Dictionary of Bibliometrics include:

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