bibliometrischen

Bibliometrische is a German term that translates to bibliometrics in English. Bibliometrics is a quantitative analysis of publications. It involves the application of statistical methods to bibliographical information such as books, articles, and other scholarly works. The goal of bibliometrics is to analyze the impact, influence, and trends within academic research and scholarly communication.

Key aspects of bibliometrics include the study of citation networks, authorship patterns, publication output over time, and the geographical distribution of research. By examining these elements, researchers can gain insights into the development of specific fields, identify emerging areas of study, and assess the performance of individual researchers, institutions, or countries. Tools such as citation counts, h-index, impact factor, and co-citation analysis are commonly employed in bibliometric studies.

Bibliometric analysis is widely used in academic libraries for collection development, in research funding agencies to evaluate grant proposals and research outcomes, and by researchers themselves to understand the landscape of their discipline and identify potential collaborators or areas for further investigation. It provides a data-driven approach to understanding the dynamics of scholarly production and dissemination.