Investigating Document Type, Language, Publication Year, and Author Count Discrepancies Between OpenAlex and Web of Science

« Bibliometrics, whether used for research or research evaluation, relies on large multidisciplinary databases of research outputs and citation indices. The Web of Science (WoS) was the main supporting infrastructure of the field for more than 30 years until several new competitors emerged. OpenAlex, a bibliographic database launched in 2022, has distinguished itself for its openness and extensive coverage. (…) »

source > arxiv.org, Philippe Mongeon, Madelaine Hare, Poppy Riddle, Summer Wilson, Geoff Krause, Rebecca Marjoram, Rémi Toupin, 26 août 2025, arXiv:2508.18620

• Mots-clés : 
• Bibliométrie,
• OpenAlex,
• Web of Science