Growing Impact of Older Articles

[Éric Archambault]

The correct paper on the aging of citations is this one:

http://www.science-metrix.com/en/publications/scientific-publications?title=&&search-submit=Apply&page=1#/en/publications/scientific-papers/long-term-variations-in-the-aging-of-scientific-literature-from



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A recent study by Google employees reveals a growth in the proportion of citations to older articles. While digital publishing, mass digitization, full text indexing and better search engines may provide some explanation, the trend started decades ago. Something much bigger is taking place.

see:
http://wp.me/pcvbl-aey