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Ambiguity, Bias, and Compromise: An Abc of Bibliometric-Based Performance Indicators

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  • Peter A Todd

    (Department of Biological Sciences, National University of Singapore, and School of Geography and the Environment, Oxford University Centre for the Environment)

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  • Peter A Todd, 2009. "Ambiguity, Bias, and Compromise: An Abc of Bibliometric-Based Performance Indicators," Environment and Planning A, , vol. 41(4), pages 765-771, April.
    • Handle: RePEc:sae:envira:v:41:y:2009:i:4:p:765-771
    DOI: 10.1068/a424
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