The k-index is introduced to replace the h-index to evaluate better the scientific excellence of individuals
The best possible methods are needed to evaluate the scientific excellence of individuals and research groups in order to award positions and distribute research grants with higher efficiency. It is shown here that for the symmetrical distribution of citations of an individual the currently used h-i...
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| Language: | English |
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Elsevier
2020-07-01
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| Series: | Heliyon |
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| Online Access: | http://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/pii/S2405844020312597 |