An extension of the Hirsch Index: Indexing scientific topics and compounds

An interesting twist of the Hirsch index is given, in terms of an index for topics and compounds. By comparing both the hb index and m for a number of compounds and topics, it can be used to differentiate between a new so-called hot topic with older topics. This quick method is shown to help new com...

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Published in:arXiv.org 2006-09
Main Author: Banks, M G
Format: Article
Language:English
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Hirsch index
Indexing
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Summary:An interesting twist of the Hirsch index is given, in terms of an index for topics and compounds. By comparing both the hb index and m for a number of compounds and topics, it can be used to differentiate between a new so-called hot topic with older topics. This quick method is shown to help new comers to identify how much interest and work has already been achieved in their chosen area of research.
ISSN:2331-8422