Altmetrics: tools and challenges
Michaela Melicherová
The aim of this conference contribution is an overview and analyze the research in the field of altmetrics and its tools. Describes an altmetrics as an alternative and complementary approach for assessing of science within bibliometrics. Defines alternative indicators, typology of alternative indicators and related terms. Evaluates negative characteristics and limits of altmetrics, then reacts to deficiencies by pointing on the potential and positive contribution of this complementary method of science evaluation. Provides a brief overview of the targets and results of the various research in this field. The conclusion is devoted to defining of aims of author's future research.
Comenius University in Bratislava, SK
[email protected]
The aim of this conference contribution is an overview and analyze the research in the field of altmetrics and its tools. Describes an altmetrics as an alternative and complementary approach for assessing of science within bibliometrics. Defines alternative indicators, typology of alternative indicators and related terms. Evaluates negative characteristics and limits of altmetrics, then reacts to deficiencies by pointing on the potential and positive contribution of this complementary method of science evaluation. Provides a brief overview of the targets and results of the various research in this field. The conclusion is devoted to defining of aims of author's future research.
Comenius University in Bratislava, SK
[email protected]