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The Gozinto theorem: Using citations to determine influences on a scientific publication

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This paper gives a mathematical technique to study influences, using citations. Taking into account both the publications that have a direct influence and those that have an indirect influence, we obtain the total influence measure on a fixed paper.

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  1. Katholieke Industriele Hogeschool West-Vlaanderen, Zeedijk 101, 8400, Oostende, Belgium

    R. Rousseau

  2. Speciale Licentie Documentatie- en Bibliotheekwetenschap, Universitaire Instelling Antwerpen, Universiteitsplein 1, 2610, Wilrijk, Belgium

    R. Rousseau

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Rousseau, R. The Gozinto theorem: Using citations to determine influences on a scientific publication. Scientometrics 11, 217–229 (1987). https://doi.org/10.1007/BF02016593

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