Download or read book Handbook Bibliometrics written by Rafael Ball and published by Walter de Gruyter GmbH & Co KG. This book was released on 2020-12-07 with total page 477 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: "Bibliometrics and altmetrics are increasingly becoming the focus of interest in the context of research evaluation. The Handbook Bibliometrics provides a comprehensive introduction to quantifying scientific output in addition to a historical derivation, individual indicators, institutions, application perspectives and data bases. Furthermore, application scenarios, training and qualification on bibliometrics and their implications are considered"--Publisher's website.