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[Eugene Garfield]

Title: Neotropical Ichthyology: trajectory and bibliometric *index* (2003-2010)

Authors: Stumpf, IRC; Vanz, SAD; Gastaud, N; Vargas, R; Bentancourt, SMP

Author Full Names: Chitto Stumpf, Ida Regina; de Souza Vanz, Samile Andrea; Gastaud, Natalia; Vargas, Rosely; Puentes Bentancourt, Silvia Maria

Source: NEOTROPICAL ICHTHYOLOGY, 9 (4):921-926; DEC 26 2011

Language: English

Document Type: Article

Author Keywords: Bibliometrics; Citation analysis; Co-authorship; Impact factor; Scientific journal

KeyWords Plus: SCIENTIFIC CO-AUTHORSHIP; COLLABORATION

Abstract:

The Neotropical Ichthyology jour nal was created in 2003 and soon became one of the main publications in its field as it is reflected in the number of articles submitted every year and the fact that it has been indexed by both SciELO and ISI. In order to understand the reasons for its trajectory, the journal history was recovered and bibliometric indices on author, citation and *impact factor* were mapped for the period between 2003 and 2010. A descriptive study on journal information source and a bibliometric study of the 388 articles published by the journal and the 642 articles that cite it have been carried out. Bibliometric analyses showed that 75.8% of the articles had been written by Brazilian authors and 91.3% had been published in collaboration. The journal was cited by 171 different publications from 28 countries, including renowned journals in the field. Self-citation accounted for 26.8% of journal citation. Analyses have been able to show that strict evaluation co!ntrol and editing of the articles have contributed towards its success and internationalization.

Reprint Address:

Stumpf, IRC (reprint author), Univ Fed Rio Grande do Sul, Fac Bibliotecon & Comunicacao, Rua Ramiro Barcelos 2705,Sala 214, BR-90035007 Porto Alegre, RS, Brazil

Addresses:

[Chitto Stumpf, Ida Regina; de Souza Vanz, Samile Andrea; Gastaud, Natalia; Vargas, Rosely; Puentes Bentancourt, Silvia Maria] Univ Fed Rio Grande do Sul, Fac Bibliotecon & Comunicacao, BR-90035007 Porto Alegre, RS, Brazil

E-mail Address:  samilevanz at terra.com.br<mailto:samilevanz at terra.com.br>

Cited Reference Count: 13

Publisher:

SOC BRASILEIRA ICTIOLOGIA, UNIV SAO PAULO, DEPT FISIOLOGIA-IB, RUA DO MATAO, TRAVESSA 14 N 321, SAO PAULO, SP 05508-900, BRAZIL

ISSN: 1679-6225

Subject Category: Zoology

IDS Number: 875XQ

Unique ID:  WOS:000299068900025

Cited References:

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Title: Nine criteria for a measure of *scientific* *output*

Authors: Kreiman, G; Maunsell, JHR

Author Full Names: Kreiman, Gabriel; Maunsell, John H. R.

Source: FRONTIERS IN COMPUTATIONAL NEUROSCIENCE, 5 10.3389/fncom.2011.00048 NOV 10 2011

Language: English

Document Type: Article

Author Keywords: impact factors; peer review; productivity; scientific output; citation; bibliometric analysis; quality versus quantity; impact

KeyWords Plus: JOURNALS IMPACT FACTOR; PAPER

Abstract:

Scientific research produces new knowledge, technologies, and clinical treatments that can lead to enormous returns. Often, the path from basic research to new paradigms and direct impact on society takes time. Precise quantification of scientific output in the short-term is not an easy task but is critical for evaluating scientists, laboratories, departments, and institutions. While there have been attempts to quantifying scientific output, we argue that current methods are not ideal and suffer from solvable difficulties. Here we propose criteria that a metric should have to be considered a good index of scientific output. Specifically, we argue that such an index should be quantitative, based on robust data, rapidly updated and retrospective, presented with confidence intervals, normalized by number of contributors, career stage and discipline, impractical to manipulate, and focused on quality over quantity. Such an index should be validated through empirical testing. The purpose of quantitatively evaluating scientific output is not to replace careful, rigorous review by experts but rather to complement those efforts. Because it has the potential to greatly influence the efficiency of scientific research, we have a duty to reflect upon and implement novel and rigorous ways of evaluating scientific output. The criteria proposed here provide initial steps toward the systematic development and validation of a metric to evaluate scientific output.

Reprint Address:

Kreiman, G (reprint author), Harvard Univ, Childrens Hosp, Sch Med, Dept Ophthalmol, 1 Blackfan Circle,Karp 11217, Boston, MA 02115 USA

Addresses:

[Kreiman, Gabriel] Harvard Univ, Childrens Hosp, Sch Med, Dept Ophthalmol, Boston, MA 02115 USA [Kreiman, Gabriel] Harvard Univ, Childrens Hosp, Sch Med, Dept Neurol, Boston, MA 02115 USA [Maunsell, John H. R.] Harvard Univ, Sch Med, Dept Neurobiol, Boston, MA 02115 USA

E-mail Address: gabriel.kreiman at tch.harvard.edu<mailto:gabriel.kreiman at tch.harvard.edu>

Cited Reference Count: 23

Publisher:

FRONTIERS RES FOUND, PO BOX 110, LAUSANNE, 1015, SWITZERLAND

ISSN: 1662-5188

Article Number: 48

DOI: 10.3389/fncom.2011.00048

Subject Category: Mathematical & Computational Biology; Neurosciences & Neurology

IDS Number: 882ML

Unique ID:  WOS:000299567700002

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