Intra-disciplinary differences in database coverage and the consequences for bibliometric research
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Intra-disciplinary differences in database coverage and the consequences for bibliometric research. / Faber Frandsen, Tove; Nicolaisen, Jeppe.
I: Journal of the American Society for Information Science and Technology, Bind 59, Nr. 10, 2008, s. 1570-1581.Publikation: Bidrag til tidsskrift › Tidsskriftartikel › Forskning › fagfællebedømt
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T1 - Intra-disciplinary differences in database coverage and the consequences for bibliometric research
AU - Faber Frandsen, Tove
AU - Nicolaisen, Jeppe
PY - 2008
Y1 - 2008
N2 - Bibliographic databases (including databases based on open access) are routinely used for bibliometric research. The value of a specific database depends to a large extent on the coverage of the discipline(s) under study. A number of studies have determined the coverage of databases in specific disciplines focusing on interdisciplinary differences; however, little is known about the potential existence of intradisciplinary differences in database coverage. Focusing on intradisciplinary differences, the article documents large database-coverage differences within two disciplines (economics and psychology). The point extends to include both the uneven coverage of specialties and research traditions. The implications for bibliometric research are discussed, and precautions which need to be taken are outlined.
AB - Bibliographic databases (including databases based on open access) are routinely used for bibliometric research. The value of a specific database depends to a large extent on the coverage of the discipline(s) under study. A number of studies have determined the coverage of databases in specific disciplines focusing on interdisciplinary differences; however, little is known about the potential existence of intradisciplinary differences in database coverage. Focusing on intradisciplinary differences, the article documents large database-coverage differences within two disciplines (economics and psychology). The point extends to include both the uneven coverage of specialties and research traditions. The implications for bibliometric research are discussed, and precautions which need to be taken are outlined.
U2 - 10.1002/asi.20817
DO - 10.1002/asi.20817
M3 - Journal article
VL - 59
SP - 1570
EP - 1581
JO - American Society for Information Science and Technology. Journal
JF - American Society for Information Science and Technology. Journal
SN - 2330-1635
IS - 10
ER -
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