The Reference Return Ratio

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The Reference Return Ratio. / Nicolaisen, Jeppe; Faber Frandsen, Tove.

I: Journal of Informetrics, Bind 2, Nr. 2, 2008, s. 128-135.

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Nicolaisen, J & Faber Frandsen, T 2008, 'The Reference Return Ratio', Journal of Informetrics, bind 2, nr. 2, s. 128-135. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.joi.2007.12.001

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Nicolaisen, J., & Faber Frandsen, T. (2008). The Reference Return Ratio. Journal of Informetrics, 2(2), 128-135. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.joi.2007.12.001

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Nicolaisen J, Faber Frandsen T. The Reference Return Ratio. Journal of Informetrics. 2008;2(2):128-135. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.joi.2007.12.001

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Nicolaisen, Jeppe ; Faber Frandsen, Tove. / The Reference Return Ratio. I: Journal of Informetrics. 2008 ; Bind 2, Nr. 2. s. 128-135.

Bibtex

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