A categorization of arguments for counting methods for publication and citation indicators

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Highlights:

• Four groups of arguments for counting methods are identified.

• Group 1 and 2 focus on theoretical and methodological arguments.

• Group 3 focuses on pragmatic reasons for the choice of counting method.

• Group 4 focuses on an indicator’s influence on the research community and vice versa.

• The categorization shows the diversity in arguments for counting methods.

摘要

•Four groups of arguments for counting methods are identified.•Group 1 and 2 focus on theoretical and methodological arguments.•Group 3 focuses on pragmatic reasons for the choice of counting method.•Group 4 focuses on an indicator’s influence on the research community and vice versa.•The categorization shows the diversity in arguments for counting methods.

论文关键词:Publication indicator,Citation indicator,Counting method,Argumentation,Underlying logic,Categorization

论文评审过程:Received 9 October 2016, Revised 23 May 2017, Accepted 23 May 2017, Available online 20 June 2017, Version of Record 20 June 2017.

论文官网地址:https://doi.org/10.1016/j.joi.2017.05.009