Smith, DR. 2010. Citation Analysis and Bibliometric Research in the Field of Ergonomics. HUMAN FACTORS AND ERGONOMICS IN MANUFACTURING & SERVICE INDUSTRIES 20 (3): 202-210

[Eugene Garfield]

Smith, DR. 2010. Citation Analysis and Bibliometric Research in the Field of 
Ergonomics. HUMAN FACTORS AND ERGONOMICS IN MANUFACTURING & 
SERVICE INDUSTRIES 20 (3): 202-210.

Author Full Name(s): Smith, Derek R.
Language: English
Document Type: Article

Author Keywords: Citation analysis; Bibliometrics; Human factors; Ergonomics; 
Impact factor; Publishing
KeyWords Plus: JOURNAL IMPACT FACTOR; MEDICAL JOURNALS; 
OCCUPATIONAL-MEDICINE; SCIENTIFIC JOURNALS; FACTOR TRENDS; SCIENCE; 
SOCIETY; HISTORY; HEALTH; REFLECTIONS

Abstract: Given that journal impact factors now represent such a "hot" topic in 
the modern scientific world, it is essential that ergonomists remain fully 
cognizant of the citation-based research that has been conducted in our field. 
This article reviews and examines bibliometric research in the ergonomics 
profession, ranging from seminal work on content analysis and citation indexing, 
to some of the latest research describing ergonomics journal lists and 
longitudinal impact factor trends. Overall, history has shown how citation-
based studies have become increasingly common in the ergonomics field during 
the past few decades, and, as we move through the 21st century, ergonomics 
journals continue to mature as a result. (C) 2010 Wiley Periodicals, Inc.

Addresses: Univ Newcastle, Fac Hlth, Sch Hlth Sci, WorkCover New S Wales 
Res Ctr Excellence, Ourimbah, NSW 2258, 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
ISSN: 1090-8471
DOI: 10.1002/hfm.20175