Pringle, J (Pringle, James) Trends in the use of ISI citation databases for evaluation LEARNED PUBLISHING, 21 (2): 85-91 APR 2008

[Eugene Garfield]

E-mail Address: james.pringle at thomson.com 

Author(s): Pringle, J (Pringle, James) 

Title: Trends in the use of ISI citation databases for evaluation 

Source: LEARNED PUBLISHING, 21 (2): 85-91 APR 2008 

Language: English 

Document Type: Article 

Keywords Plus: IMPACT FACTOR; JOURNALS; INDEX; SCIENCE; LIFE 

Abstract: This paper explores the factors shaping the current uses of the 
ISI citation databases in evaluation both of journals and of individual 
scholars and their institutions. Given the intense focus on outcomes 
evaluation, in a context of increasing 'democratization' of metrics in 
today's digital world, it is easy to lose focus on the appropriate ways to 
use these resources, and misuse can result. 

Addresses: Thomson Sci, Philadelphia, PA 19104 USA 

Reprint Address: Pringle, J, Thomson Sci, 3501 Market St, Philadelphia, PA 
19104 USA. 

E-mail Address: james.pringle at thomson.com 

Cited Reference Count: 18 

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Publisher: ASSOC LEARNED PROFESSIONAL SOC PUBL 

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Source Item Page Count: 7 

Subject Category: Information Science & Library Science 

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