The h-index (Hirsch, 2005) is robust, remaining relatively unaffected by errors in the long tails of the citations-rank distribution, such as typographic errors that short-change frequently-cited papers and create bogus additional records. This robustness, and the ease with which h-indices can be verified, support the use of a Hirsch-type index over alternatives such as the journal impact factor. These merits of the h-index apply to both individuals and to journals.
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On the robustness of the h-index
Journal of the American Society for Information Science and Technology, Vol.58(10), pp.1547-1550
2007
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- Title
- On the robustness of the h-index
- Creators
- Jerome K Vanclay - Southern Cross University
- Publication Details
- Journal of the American Society for Information Science and Technology, Vol.58(10), pp.1547-1550
- Identifiers
- 1037; 991012820651502368
- Academic Unit
- School of Environment, Science and Engineering; Forest Research Centre; Science; Faculty of Science and Engineering
- Resource Type
- Journal article