Bibliometrics and "evaluation" of scientific activity: a study of the h-index.

Authors

  • Ricardo Arcanjo de Lima
  • Lea Maria Leme Strini Velho
  • Leandro Innocentini Lopes de Faria

Keywords:

Índice h, Bibliometria, Política científica, h-index, Bibliometrics, Scientific Policy

Abstract

Assess the scientific activity is a crucial factor for development agencies and research institutes, which is why a new bibliometric indicator has been gaining ground in the scientific community - the index h. This study looks at the variability / persistence of the index value in different areas of knowledge and its application as a tool for science and technology policy.

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Published

2012-08-28

How to Cite

Arcanjo de Lima, R., Leme Strini Velho, L. M., & Innocentini Lopes de Faria, L. (2012). Bibliometrics and "evaluation" of scientific activity: a study of the h-index. Perspectivas Em Ciência Da Informação, 17(3), 3–17. Retrieved from https://periodicos.ufmg.br/index.php/pci/article/view/22794

Issue

Vol. 17 No. 3 (2012)

Section

Articles