The Reference Return Ratio
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The Reference Return Ratio. / Nicolaisen, Jeppe; Faber Frandsen, Tove.
I: Journal of Informetrics, Bind 2, Nr. 2, 2008, s. 128-135.Publikation: Bidrag til tidsskrift › Tidsskriftartikel › Forskning › fagfællebedømt
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TY - JOUR
T1 - The Reference Return Ratio
AU - Nicolaisen, Jeppe
AU - Faber Frandsen, Tove
PY - 2008
Y1 - 2008
N2 - The paper introduces a new journal impact measure called The Reference Return Ratio (3R). Unlike the traditional Journal Impact Factor (JIF), which is based on calculations of publications and citations, the new measure is based on calculations of bibliographic investments (references) and returns (citations). A comparative study of the two measures shows a strong relationship between the 3R and the JIF. Yet, the 3R appears to correct for citation habits, citation dynamics, and composition of document types - problems that typically are raised against the JIF. In addition, contrary to traditional impact measures, the 3R can not be manipulated ad infinitum through journal self-citations.
AB - The paper introduces a new journal impact measure called The Reference Return Ratio (3R). Unlike the traditional Journal Impact Factor (JIF), which is based on calculations of publications and citations, the new measure is based on calculations of bibliographic investments (references) and returns (citations). A comparative study of the two measures shows a strong relationship between the 3R and the JIF. Yet, the 3R appears to correct for citation habits, citation dynamics, and composition of document types - problems that typically are raised against the JIF. In addition, contrary to traditional impact measures, the 3R can not be manipulated ad infinitum through journal self-citations.
U2 - 10.1016/j.joi.2007.12.001
DO - 10.1016/j.joi.2007.12.001
M3 - Journal article
VL - 2
SP - 128
EP - 135
JO - Journal of Informetrics
JF - Journal of Informetrics
SN - 1751-1577
IS - 2
ER -
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