Ackerson LG, Chapman K "Identifying the role of multidisciplinary journals in scientific research" College & Researach Libraries 64(6) p.468-478, November 2003

[Eugene Garfield]

Linda G. Ackerson : lackerso at uiuc.edu
Karen Chapman : kchapman at bruno.cba.ua.edu


TITLE    : Identifying the role of multidisciplinary journals in scientific
           research
AUTHOR   : Ackerson LG, Chapman K
JOURNAL  : COLLEGE & RESEARCH LIBRARIES 64 (6): 468-478 NOV 2003

Document type: Article     Language: English     Cited References: 13
Times Cited: 0      Explanation

Abstract:
Scientists in focused research areas customarily use specialized journals,
and yet multidisciplinary journals also are widely cited. Prior studies
have investigated the characteristics of multidisciplinary journals, but
none have considered the role this type of journal plays in scientific
research. Citation data from Nature, Science, and Proceedings of the
National Academy of Sciences were used to profile the articles in the
journals and the articles that cite them. In particular, when citation
occurred across disciplines, the reason for the citation was investigated.

KeyWords Plus:
CITATION IMPACT, SCIENCE, INFORMATION

Addresses:
Ackerson LG, Univ Illinois, Lib Adm, Urbana, IL 61801 USA
Univ Illinois, Lib Adm, Urbana, IL 61801 USA
Univ Alabama, Angelo Bruno Business Lib, Tuscaloosa, AL 35487 USA

Publisher:
ASSOC COLL RESEARCH LIBRARIES, 50 E HURON ST, CHICAGO, IL 60611 USA

IDS Number:
747LE

ISSN:
0010-0870