viittausanalyysissä
Viittausanalyysi, often translated as citation analysis, is a research method used to evaluate the impact and significance of scholarly works. It involves the systematic study of citations, which are references made by one publication to another. By analyzing which publications are cited and how often, researchers can gain insights into the influence of individual papers, journals, authors, and research fields.
The core principle behind citation analysis is that a citation signifies a scholarly connection or acknowledgment
Common applications of viittausanalyysi include assessing the quality and impact of researchers' work for tenure and
While powerful, citation analysis has limitations. It can be influenced by factors such as the age of