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Comparison of classification-related differences in the distribution of journal articles across academic disciplines

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Ondertitel:the case of social sciences and humanities in Flanders and Norway (2006-2015)
Even though bibliometric analyses often rely on different disciplinary classifications, it is not known to what extent the choice of classification influences bibliometric findings. Here we explore differences in the distribution of articles across disciplines using four different classifications. We use data on social sciences and humanities (SSH) journal articles from comprehensive bibliographic databases in Belgium (Flanders) and Norway (2006-2015). In our analysis we use the original classifications used in VABB-SHW and Cristin, the Flemish and the Norwegian databases, Web of Science subject categories, and Science-Metrix journal classification. Preliminary findings show that different classifications lead to considerable differences in the total number of SSH journal articles. For example, the percentage difference in the number of SSH publications for Norway is 17,5% when comparing the Science-Metrix and the original classification. This implies that there is a substantial number of publications in disciplinary terms residing on the boundaries between SSH and other knowledge domains. In contrast, on discipline level the differences due to the classification are small (the average difference in share is less than 2 p.p.). This might mean that if one employs a scheme with relatively broad categories then the choice of classification is of minor importance.
Boek: 17th International Conference of the, International-Society-for-Scientometrics-and-Informetrics (ISSI) on, Scientometrics and Informetrics, SEP 02-05, 2019, Sapienza Univ Rome, Sapienza Univ Rome, Rome, ITALY
Pagina's: 1092 - 1097
ISBN:978-88-3381-118-5
Jaar van publicatie:2019
Trefwoorden:P1 Proceeding
BOF-keylabel:ja
Authors from:Higher Education
Toegankelijkheid:Closed