Scientometrics from past to present: part two
The first part of this article covered the early interests of scholars in law and psychology at the beginning of the 19th century. Since that time, scientometrics has matured and developed into a respected and recognized field in its own right.
   
     
   
Mitochondrion fills the gap
A good idea is not enough to launch a new journal; there must also be demand for it. Bibliometric analysis of a newly launched journal can demonstrate how it contributes to the community it serves and whether it is meeting this demand.
     
   
Focus on Germany: quantity and quality
Germany is one of the world’s oldest centers for journal literature, and its publication output continues to grow. We look at the ten most prolific subject areas in Germany and the continuing importance of the German language in scientific research.
     
   
Scopus data ranks the world
The THES-QS World University Rankings were published on November 9. For the first time, the data used to compile the rankings came from Scopus. Ben Sowter explains this and other key changes to QS’ methodology.
     
   
In this section of Research Trends we ask the author of a recently published article what motivated them to cite a key reference.
     
 
 

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The Eigenfactor

Presentations from the Third International Rankings Expert Group in Shanghai

Scientometrics and the evaluation of European integration

The 2007 World University Rankings

ISSUE 1 SEPTEMBER 2007

Country rankings September 2007

The most highly cited 2006 article in Scopus, with a total of 539 citations so far, is currently: "Prevalence of overweight and obesity in the United States, 1999-2004". Ogden, C.L., Carroll M.D., Curtis. L. R., McDowell, M.A., Tabak, C.J., Flegal, K.M. (2006) Journal of the American Medical Association 295 (13), pp. 1549-1555.