Tilvitnanaskrá

Tilvitnanaskrá, often translated as a citation index or bibliography, is a tool used in academic and research settings to track and locate citations. It serves as a database that lists scholarly articles, books, and other publications and indicates which other works have cited them. This allows researchers to explore the scholarly lineage of an idea, discover related research, and assess the impact of a particular publication.

The concept of a tilvitnanaskrá is fundamental to understanding how research builds upon previous work. By examining the citations within a paper, one can trace the intellectual history and identify key contributions to a field. Conversely, using a tilvitnanaskrá to see who has cited a specific paper can reveal its influence and ongoing relevance. Major databases such as Web of Science, Scopus, and Google Scholar function as extensive tilvitnanaskrár, indexing millions of scholarly documents and their citation networks. These tools are indispensable for literature reviews, identifying emerging trends, and evaluating research output. They facilitate a more comprehensive and interconnected approach to scholarly discovery and analysis.