Web of science: a unique method of cited reference searching
Sevinc, A.
Journal of the National Medical Association 96(7): 980-983
2004
ISSN/ISBN: 0027-9684 PMID: 15253331 Document Number: 581485
The number of times an article is acknowledged as a reference in another article reflects its scientific impact. Citation analysis is one of the parameters for assessing the quality of research published in scientific, technology and social science journals. Web of Science enables users to search current and retrospective multidisciplinary information. Parameters and practical applications evaluating journal and article citation characteristics available through the Science Citation Index are summarized.