Consensus formation in science modeled by aggregated bibliographic coupling

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The level of consensus in science has traditionally been measured by a number of different methods. The variety is important as each method measures different aspects of science and consensus. Citation analytical studies have previously measured the level of consensus using the scientific journal as their unit of analysis. To produce a more fine grained citation analysis one needs to study consensusformation on an even more detailed level – i.e. the scientific document or article. To do so, we have developed a new technique that measures consensus by aggregatedbibliographiccouplings (ABC) between documents. The advantages of the ABC-technique are demonstrated in a study of two selected disciplines in which the levels of consensus are measured using the propopsed technique.
OriginalsprogEngelsk
TidsskriftJournal of Informetrics
Vol/bind6
Udgave nummer2
Sider (fra-til)276-284
ISSN1751-1577
StatusUdgivet - apr. 2012

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