Guidelines for interpreting the results of bibliometric analysis: A sensemaking approach

Guidelines for interpreting the results of bibliometric analysis: A sensemaking approach

While bibliometric analysis is inherently quantitative and objective, it necessitates interpretation, thereby introducing an element of subjectivity. This article proposes a sensemaking approach that transitions researchers from mere description to proactive interpretation of bibliometric results, t...

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Veröffentlicht in:Global business and organizational excellence 2024-01, Vol.43 (2), p.17-26
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