Smith, DR (Smith, Derek R.); Hazelton, M (Hazelton, Michael) Bibliometrics, citation indexing, and the journals of nursing NURSING & HEALTH SCIENCES, 10 (4): 260-265 DEC 2008

[Eugene Garfield]

E-mail Address: derek.smith at newcastle.edu.au 

Author(s): Smith, DR (Smith, Derek R.); Hazelton, M (Hazelton, Michael) 

Title: Bibliometrics, citation indexing, and the journals of nursing 

Source: NURSING & HEALTH SCIENCES, 10 (4): 260-265 DEC 2008 

Language: English 

Document Type: Article 

Author Keywords: bibliometrics; citation indexing; impact factors; nursing 
research; publishing 

Keywords Plus: IMPACT FACTORS; EPISTEMIC ORIGINS; ALLIED HEALTH; SCIENCE; 
NURSES; EDUCATION; RETHINKING; EVOLUTION; MODELS; TRENDS 

Abstract: Bibliometric research has risen in popularity during recent 
years and an increasing number of investigations now have examined the 
nursing literature. Our article provides a comprehensive overview of 
citation-based research in the nursing profession, as well as a discussion 
of bibliometrics, journal impact factors, and international publishing 
trends. The debate on evidence-based practice and its potential influence 
and relevance for nursing scholars is also covered. Although journal 
performance indicators are, no doubt, important for the contemporary 
nursing academic, it is the core research skills and attributes that 
nursing scholars, academics, and educators will need to consider more 
carefully in future if the next generation of professional nurse 
researchers is to truly flourish. 

Addresses: [Smith, Derek R.] Univ Newcastle, Fac Hlth, Sch Hlth Sci, 
WorkCover New S Wales Res Ctr Excellence, Ourimbah, NSW 2258, Australia; 
[Hazelton, Michael] Univ Newcastle, Fac Hlth, Sch Nursing & Midwifery, 
Newcastle, NSW 2308, Australia 

Reprint Address: Smith, DR, Univ Newcastle, Fac Hlth, Sch Hlth Sci, 
WorkCover New S Wales Res Ctr Excellence, Ourimbah, NSW 2258, Australia. 

E-mail Address: derek.smith at newcastle.edu.au 

Cited Reference Count: 77 

Times Cited: 0 

Publisher: BLACKWELL PUBLISHING 

Publisher Address: 9600 GARSINGTON RD, OXFORD OX4 2DQ, OXON, ENGLAND 

ISSN: 1441-0745 

DOI: 10.1111/j.1442-2018.2008.00414.x 

29-char Source Abbrev.: NURS HEALTH SCI 

ISO Source Abbrev.: Nurs. Health Sci. 

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