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Communication activities in scientific disciplines in Belgium

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The communication behaviour of Belgian university scientists is investigated over the period of 1977–1979. For 5 broad scientific domains the general characteristics are given and the distribution of the scientists over groups with 1 to 20 communications per three year is discussed. For two domains, Arts and Basic Sciences, an analysis is given of constituent disciplines. The present investigation presents a background profile of the communication activities, enabling evaluation of extreme activity in the disciplines discussed.

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  1. Vrije Universiteit Brussel, Pleinlaan 2, B-1050, Brussel, (Belgium)

    A. Frijdal & J. P. De Greve

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Frijdal, A., De Greve, J.P. Communication activities in scientific disciplines in Belgium. Scientometrics 9, 37–49 (1986). https://doi.org/10.1007/BF02016606

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