webometrics
Webometrics is a field of information science and scientometrics that analyzes the World Wide Web to measure and evaluate the online presence and perceived impact of academic institutions, researchers, and scholarly output. It combines quantitative indicators derived from publicly accessible web data to inform assessments of visibility, reach, and openness.
The term gained prominence with the Webometrics Ranking of World Universities, launched in 2004 by the Cybermetrics
Methodology: The ranking uses three main indicators: Size (S), which reflects the total volume of pages and
Applications and limitations: Webometrics data are used for benchmarking, strategic planning, and policy analysis by universities
See also: Webometrics Ranking of World Universities; scientometrics; informetrics; open access.