Citation indexes and other products of ISI

B.M. Gupta     bmgupta@nistads.res.in     (National Institute of Science, Technology and Development Studies)   A.K. Jha     (National Institute of Science, Technology and Development Studies)   P.K. Mishra     (Indian National Science Academy)

Annals of Library and Information Studies ( web site) 2004 51 (1)1-10
(ReLIS:igi:annals:v:51:y:2004:i:1:1-10)

Abstract:

Elaborates the philosophy behind citation indexing and lists the advantages of citation indexes over conventional subject indexes. Introduces the various citation indexes, the Web of Science and other related products developed by Institute for Scientific Information (ISI), Philadelphia, USA. Indicates the scope, coverage, different features, and advantages of these products. Besides citation indexes, other products discussed are Specialty Citation Indexes, Journal Citation Reports and Essential Science Indicators.

Pages: 1-10
Volume: 51
Month: March
Year: 2004
Issue: 1

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