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The citation system: Citation networks as repeatedly focusing on difference, continuous re-evaluation, and as persistent knowledge accumulation

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It can be shown that claims of a lack of theories of citation are also indicative of a grate need for a theory which links science dynamics and measurement. There is a wide gap between qualitative (science dynamics) and quantitative (measurement) approaches. To link them, the present study proposes the use of the citation system, that potentially bridges a gap between measurement and epistemology, by applying system theory to the publication system.

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  1. National Institute of Science and Technology Policy, Science and Technology Agency, 1-11-39 Nagata-cho, Chiyoda-ku, 100, Tokyo, (Japan)

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Fujigaki, Y. The citation system: Citation networks as repeatedly focusing on difference, continuous re-evaluation, and as persistent knowledge accumulation. Scientometrics 43, 77–85 (1998). https://doi.org/10.1007/BF02458397

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