Describing Citations as a Function of Time

Hu, Xiaojun; Li, Xian; Rousseau, Ronald

doi:10.2478/jdis-2020-0011

Abstract

Purpose

Providing an overview of types of citation curves.

Design/methodology/approach

The terms citation curves or citation graphs are made explicit.

Findings

A framework for the study of diachronous (and synchronous) citation curves is proposed.

Research limitations

No new practical applications are given.

Practical implications

This short note about citation curves will help readers to make the optimal choice for their applications.

Originality/value

A new scheme for the meaning of the term “citation curve” is designed.

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