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Is Google Scholar useful for the evaluation of non-English scientific journals? The case of Chinese journals

Zhang, Yang; Lun, Huilian; Yang, Zhejun

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Title
Is Google Scholar useful for the evaluation of non-English scientific journals? The case of Chinese journals
Author(s)
  • Zhang, Yang
  • Lun, Huilian
  • Yang, Zhejun
Issue Date
2017
Keyword(s)
  • Scientometrics
  • Google Scholar
  • Journal evaluation
  • Non-English journals
  • Citation analysis
Date of Ingest
2017-07-27T15:56:07Z
Abstract
This study aims to explore how useful Google Scholar is for the evaluation of non-English journals with the case of Chinese journals. Based on a sample of 150 Chinese journals across two disciplines, it provides a comparison between Google Scholar and Chongqing VIP, which is an important Chinese citation database, from three aspects: resource coverage, journal ranking and citation data. Results indicate that Google Scholar is equipped with sufficient resources and citation data for the evaluation of Chinese journals. However, the Chinese journal ranking reported by Google Scholar Metrics is not developed enough. But Google Scholar is able to be an alternative source of citation data instead of Chinese citation databases. The Average Citation is a useful metric in the evaluation of Chinese journals with data from Google Scholar to provide a comprehensive reflection of journals’ impact. Overall, Google Scholar is useful and worthy of attention when evaluating Chinese journals.
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iSchools
Series/Report Name or Number
iConference 2017 Proceedings
Type of Resource
text
Genre of Resource
Conference Paper / Presentation
Language
en
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Copyright 2017 Yang Zhang, Huilian Lun, and Zhejun Yang

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