Do We Need A Self-Citation Index?

[…] one paper, a way of building upon one’s prior work and the work of one’s colleagues. So why is self- citation getting such a bad rap these days? In a recently published paper appearing in the journal, Publications, Justin Flatt […]

Citation Cartel Journals Denied 2011 Impact Factor

Fifty-one journals are suspended from the Journal Citation Report for “anomalous citation patterns.” Whether or not you agree with the impact factor, sanctions help maintain the integrity of the scientific publishing enterprise for everyone.

How to Manipulate a Citation Histogram

Citation indexes need to provide standardized citation histograms for editors and publishers. Without them, it is unlikely that they will be widely adopted. At worse, it will encourage the production of histograms that selectively highlight or obscure the data.