The Hirsch index and related impact measures
2010; Wiley; Volume: 44; Issue: 1 Linguagem: Inglês
10.1002/aris.2010.1440440109
ISSN1550-8382
Autores Tópico(s)Intellectual Capital and Performance Analysis
ResumoAnnual Review of Information Science and TechnologyVolume 44, Issue 1 p. 65-114 Section I: Metrics The Hirsch index and related impact measures Leo Egghe, Leo Egghe Universiteit Hasselt, Diepenbeek, BelgiumSearch for more papers by this author Leo Egghe, Leo Egghe Universiteit Hasselt, Diepenbeek, BelgiumSearch for more papers by this author First published: 18 January 2012 https://doi.org/10.1002/aris.2010.1440440109Citations: 165Read the full textAboutPDF ToolsRequest permissionExport citationAdd to favoritesTrack citation ShareShare Give accessShare full text accessShare full-text accessPlease review our Terms and Conditions of Use and check box below to share full-text version of article.I have read and accept the Wiley Online Library Terms and Conditions of UseShareable LinkUse the link below to share a full-text version of this article with your friends and colleagues. 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