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A mathematical extension of the idea of bibliographic coupling and its applications

Wed, 01 Jun 1983 00:00:00 GMT

Title: A mathematical extension of the idea of bibliographic coupling and its applications Authors: Sen, Subir K; Gan, Shymal K Abstract: The idea behind bibliographic coupling was put forward independently by Fano and by Kessler. The credibility and applicability of the idea have however been questioned. In the present paper the idea has been extended and mathematically formalized. A measure of the strength of coupling vis-a-vis clustering has been proposed. Use of coupling for assessing cognitive scatter and progression of cognitive linkage has also been discussed. The limitations as well as usefulness of the principle have been critically analyzed. Page(s): 78-82

Communications in journal of the geological society of India 1980: An analysis

Wed, 01 Jun 1983 00:00:00 GMT

Title: Communications in journal of the geological society of India 1980: An analysis Authors: Raina, Roshan Abstract: Sample statistical data of the research output of Indian geologists indicating the trend in their publication activities has been presented. Time lag, citation pattern and geographical distribution of authors concerning the publications have been analyzed. Information needs and habits of Indian geologists have been ascertained. Page(s): 74-77

Information brokers

Wed, 01 Jun 1983 00:00:00 GMT

Title: Information brokers Authors: Gupta, B M; Kundra, R; Gupta, S P Abstract: Introduces the concept of an information broker. Describes the factors responsible for emergence of information brokers namely nature of clients served, mode of getting requests, resources, and marketing techniques used. Provides an overview of services offered by information brokers. Finally, discusses the nature of information brokers industry with special reference to India. Page(s): 63-73

A fourfold bibliometric evaluation of journals from less developed scientific coummunities - The pattern of references in medical journals from Yugoslavia

Wed, 01 Jun 1983 00:00:00 GMT

Title: A fourfold bibliometric evaluation of journals from less developed scientific coummunities - The pattern of references in medical journals from Yugoslavia Authors: Maricic, S Abstract: An objective and feasible evaluation of scientific journals from Less Developed Scientific Communities (LDSC) is needed (i) in order to build indigenous self-regulation with positive selection, while (ii) enhancing two-way journal links with international science. The available methods are described and divided into two groups: (I) those which rest on the existing selections by sponsoring bodies and various secondary and tertiary information services, whose evaluative approaches are generally not known, and (II) the analytical methods. These methods are studied in relation to medical journals in Yugoslavia. Page(s): 45-62