Bibliometrics is the statistical analysis of books, articles or other publications. It measures the “output” of individuals, research groups, and institutions. Bibliometrics can be used to:
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provide evidence for the impact of an individual or field of study's research
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analyze trends in an individual or field of study's research
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find new and emerging areas of research
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identify potential research collaborators
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identify suitable sources in which to publish