Mapping the use of Google Scholar in evaluative bibliometric or scientometric studies: A bibliometric review

Google Scholar (GS) has aroused a good deal of interest among the bibliometric and scientometric community, owing to its capacity for gathering publication data, tracking citations, and creating metrics. This has led to reflections on its potential value as a means of enhancing evaluative procedures...

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Published in:Quantitative science studies 2023-03, Vol.4 (1), p.233-245
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