Improving the Measurement of Scientific Success by Reporting a Self-Citation Index
« Who among the many researchers is most likely to usher in a new era of scientific breakthroughs? This question is of critical importance to universities, funding agencies, as well as scientists who must compete under great pressure for limited amounts of research money.
Citations are the current primary means of evaluating one’s scientific productivity and impact, and while often helpful, there is growing concern over the use of excessive self-citations to help build sustainable careers in science. (…) »
source > mdpi.com, JustinW. Flatt, Alessandro Blasimme, Effy Vayena, 1 août 2017
