Updated science-wide author databases of standardized citation indicators

Summary

There was great interest in the databases of standardized citation metrics across all scientists and scientific disciplines [1], and many scientists urged us to provide updates of the databases. Accordingly, we have provided updated analyses that use citations from Scopus with data freeze as of May 6, 2020, assessing scientists for career-long citation impact up until the end of 2019 (Table-S6-career-2019) and for citation impact during the single calendar year 2019 (Table-S7-singleyr-2019). Updated databases and code are freely available in Mendeley (https://dx.doi.org/10.17632/btchxktzyw). The original database (version 1) can also be found in https://data.mendeley.com/datasets/btchxktzyw/1, the updated (version 2) can also be found in https://data.mendeley.com/datasets/btchxktzyw/2, and any subsequent updates that might appear in the future will be generally accessible in https://dx.doi.org/10.17632/btchxktzyw.

Key Points

• 1Updated databases contain career-long and single-year citation impact data for scientists across various fields
• 2New columns in the databases rank scientists within their subfields, including those outside the top one hundred thousand
• 3The document utilizes machine learning for more accurate classification of multidisciplinary journals
• 4Attention is drawn to the implications of self-citation practices among top-cited researchers
• 5Tables with percentile thresholds provide insights into citation performance within specific disciplines

Related articles

• Historical Antecedents in Science and Technology

  This document explores the historical development of science and technology, examining how past innovations have shaped modern societies. It outlines key advancements from various civilizations, emphasizing their impact on contemporary life.

• Introduction to Globalization: Navigating the Complexity of the Modern Global Scene

  This document discusses the various facets of globalization, focusing on its impacts on healthcare and education, and explores the challenges and benefits associated with these changes in a rapidly interconnected world.

• Introduction to Applied Social Sciences

  This document is a lecture on applied social sciences that discusses its interdisciplinary nature, theories, and the application of various social science disciplines to address societal issues, including counseling, social work, and communication.

• INTRODUCTION: TĀ-VĀ (TIME-SPACE): THE BIRTH OF AN INDIGENOUS MOANA THEORY

  This article introduces the Tā-Vā (Time-Space) Theory of Reality, an indigenous Moana theory emerging from the Association of Social Anthropology in Oceania that critiques traditional Western notions of time and space through a cultural lens.

• Comparative Analysis of Taxonomic Classifications and Patent Law

  This document provides a comparative analysis of three papers spanning over two decades, discussing taxonomic classification approaches in biology and their implications for patent law, particularly in relation to evolutionary change and nomenclature instability.