The pros and cons of computing the h‐index using Scopus
Abstract
Purpose
The purpose of this paper is to discuss the pros and cons of computing the h‐index using Scopus.
Design/methodology/approach
The paper looks at the content features and the software capabilities of Scopus from the perspective of computing a reasonable h‐index for scholars.
Findings
Although there are limitations in the content, and even in the mostly excellent, swift, powerful and innovative software of Scopus, it can produce a much more reliable and reproducible h‐index – at least for relatively junior researchers – than Google Scholar.
Originality/value
The paper adds insight into computing the h‐index using Scopus.
Keywords
Citation
Jacsó, P. (2008), "The pros and cons of computing the h‐index using Scopus", Online Information Review, Vol. 32 No. 4, pp. 524-535. https://doi.org/10.1108/14684520810897403
Publisher
:Emerald Group Publishing Limited
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