We give an overview of the main data of a publication-citation matrix. We show how impact factors are defined, and, in particular, point out the difference between the synchronous and the diachronous impact factor. Th...We give an overview of the main data of a publication-citation matrix. We show how impact factors are defined, and, in particular, point out the difference between the synchronous and the diachronous impact factor. The advantages and disadvantages of using both as tools in research evaluation are discussed.展开更多
文摘We give an overview of the main data of a publication-citation matrix. We show how impact factors are defined, and, in particular, point out the difference between the synchronous and the diachronous impact factor. The advantages and disadvantages of using both as tools in research evaluation are discussed.