A categorization of arguments for counting methods for publication and citation indicators
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Highlights：
• Four groups of arguments for counting methods are identified.
• Group 1 and 2 focus on theoretical and methodological arguments.
• Group 3 focuses on pragmatic reasons for the choice of counting method.
• Group 4 focuses on an indicator’s influence on the research community and vice versa.
• The categorization shows the diversity in arguments for counting methods.
摘要
•Four groups of arguments for counting methods are identified.•Group 1 and 2 focus on theoretical and methodological arguments.•Group 3 focuses on pragmatic reasons for the choice of counting method.•Group 4 focuses on an indicator’s influence on the research community and vice versa.•The categorization shows the diversity in arguments for counting methods.
论文关键词：Publication indicator,Citation indicator,Counting method,Argumentation,Underlying logic,Categorization
论文评审过程：Received 9 October 2016, Revised 23 May 2017, Accepted 23 May 2017, Available online 20 June 2017, Version of Record 20 June 2017.
论文官网地址：https://doi.org/10.1016/j.joi.2017.05.009
