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Publication Counts in Context: Normalization Using Query and Reference Terms in PubMed

Year: 2024

Type: article

Abstract: This article discusses the extensive use of publication counts as indicators of trends in the scientific activities of individual researchers, research groups, and entire disciplines. However, with the growing number of articles in general, these counts might produce false impressions among scientists. We propose a straightforward yet effective normalization method, which enables further context of publication counts by using a query and a reference term. Additionally, an open access implementation is readily available on the PubMed Normalization website.

Source: Journal of Medical Internet Research

DOI: 10.2196/60616

Authors: Julian Varghese, Lucas Bickmann, Timo Strünker, Nina Neuhaus, Frank Tüttelmann, Sarah Sandmann

Institutions: University of Münster, University Hospital Münster

Language: English

Topic: scientometrics and bibliometrics research

Subfield: Statistics, Probability and Uncertainty

Field: Decision Sciences

Domain: Social Sciences

Open Access status: gold

Estimated APC paid: $2,950

Funder: Westfälische Wilhelms-Universität Münster