Year: 2015
Type: preprint
Abstract: Currently the ranking of scientists is based on the $h$-index, which is widely perceived as an imprecise and simplistic though still useful metric. We find that the $h$-index actually favours modestly performing researchers and propose a simple criterion for proper ranking.
Source: arXiv (Cornell University)
Authors: Dorogovtsev, S. N., Mendes, J. F. F.
Language: English
Subfield: Statistics, Probability and Uncertainty
Field: Decision Sciences
Domain: Social Sciences
Open Access status: green
OpenAlex ID: W4394664697