Do PageRank-based author rankings outperform simple citation counts?

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Result on the web
<a href="http://dx.doi.org/10.1016/j.joi.2015.02.008" target="_blank" >http://dx.doi.org/10.1016/j.joi.2015.02.008</a>
DOI - Digital Object Identifier
<a href="http://dx.doi.org/10.1016/j.joi.2015.02.008" target="_blank" >10.1016/j.joi.2015.02.008</a>

Result language
angličtina
Original language name
Do PageRank-based author rankings outperform simple citation counts?
Original language description
The basic indicators of a researcher's productivity and impact are still the number of publications and their citation counts. These metrics are clear, straightforward, and easy to obtain. When a ranking of scholars is needed, for instance in grant, award, or promotion procedures, their use is the fastest and cheapest way of prioritizing some scientists over others. However, due to their nature, there is a danger of oversimplifying scientific achievements. Therefore, many other indicators have been proposed including the usage of the PageRank algorithm known for the ranking of webpages and its modifications suited to citation networks. Nevertheless, this recursive method is computationally expensive and even if it has the advantage of favouring prestige over popularity, its application should be well justified, particularly when compared to the standard citation counts. In this study, we analyze three large datasets of computer science papers in the categories of artificial intelligenc
Czech name
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Czech description
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Type
J<sub>x</sub> - Unclassified - Peer-reviewed scientific article (Jimp, Jsc and Jost)
CEP classification
IN - Informatics
OECD FORD branch
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Project
Result was created during the realization of more than one project. More information in the Projects tab.
Continuities
P - Projekt vyzkumu a vyvoje financovany z verejnych zdroju (s odkazem do CEP)

Publication year
2015
Confidentiality
S - Úplné a pravdivé údaje o projektu nepodléhají ochraně podle zvláštních právních předpisů

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