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Citation Indexing

noun

Pronunciation: /saɪˈteɪʃən ˈɪndɛksɪŋ/

The systematic recording and organization of bibliographic references cited within published articles to track research impact and knowledge dissemination. This process enables researchers to identify influential works and measure scholarly influence across disciplines.

Plain English

A method of tracking and organizing all the references cited in research papers to see which studies are most influential.

Etymology & History

Origin languageLatin, English
Rootcitare (to summon) + index (pointer)
First recorded use1960s
Usage frequencyVery common

Usage

"Citation indexing services like Web of Science and Scopus help researchers assess the impact of published studies."

Style guide notes: Always capitalize when referring to specific databases like Web of Science Citation Index.

Also known as

reference tracking bibliographic indexing citation analysis

Contrasted with

citation suppression

Related Terms

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the primary purpose of citation indexing?

It tracks research influence, identifies important works, and measures scholarly impact across academic disciplines.

Which databases commonly use citation indexing?

Web of Science, Scopus, and Google Scholar are major platforms using citation indexing systems.

Why Test Candidates on This?

Essential for understanding research evaluation and publication quality assessment in academic settings.

Required skill level: Junior

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