Counting the citations: a comparison of Web of Science and Google Scholar in the field of business and management
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Category: Dissertation
Field: Business Management
The study by John Mingers and Evangelia Lipitakis compares the effectiveness of the ISI Web of Science and Google Scholar in measuring research impact within the field of business and management, focusing on the number of citations as a key metric. The research reveals that the Web of Science has limited coverage in the social sciences, particularly in management, whereas Google Scholar, although somewhat inconsistent, offers far better coverage. Consequently, the authors conclude that Web of Science is not an appropriate tool for assessing research impact in management, suggesting Google Scholar as a more comprehensive and reliable alternative.
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