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Indexed by: Journal Article

Date of Publication: 2013-08-01

Journal: SCIENTOMETRICS

Included Journals: SSCI、SCIE

Volume: 96

Issue: 2

Page Number: 605-615

ISSN: 0138-9130

Key Words: Geometrical interpretation; H-type indicators

Abstract: Quantitative evaluation of scientists now has become very important at many aspects in the range of nation, even all over the world. Among the indices used for quantitative evaluation, h-type indicators are the most popular right now. However, because of the problem that mastering more than 40 variants is difficult and time-consuming, we need an intuitional and quick method by which we can present these indicators for evaluators and those even with little knowledge regarding to h-type indicators. In this paper, we introduce the paper-citation histogram in which most h-type indicators could be illustrated with their geometrical interpretation. With the help of these plots, evaluators can better understand the indices in a relatively short time. Meanwhile the geometrical interpretation can provide an insight into the research achievements of scientists.