Semiotics and evaluative bibliometrics
- 1 August 2000
- journal article
- Published by Emerald Publishing in Journal of Documentation
- Vol. 56 (4) , 440-453
- https://doi.org/10.1108/eum0000000007123
Abstract
The reciprocal relationship between bibliographic references and citations in the context of the scholarly communication system is examined. Semiotic analysis of referencing behaviours and citation counting reveals the complexity of prevailing sign systems and associated symbolic practices.Keywords
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