Aim and Scope
The Journal of Scientometric Research (J. Scientometric Res.) aims to publish high-quality, peer-reviewed research articles, reviews, and scholarly works that advance the field of scientometrics and its applications. The journal serves as a platform for disseminating cutting-edge research, fostering interdisciplinary collaborations, and promoting the development of new methodologies and techniques in scientometric analysis.
The scope of the journal encompasses a broad range of topics within the realm of scientometrics, including but not limited to:
1. Theoretical and empirical studies in scientometrics, bibliometrics, and informetrics
2. Development and application of quantitative indicators and metrics for scientific evaluation
3. Patent analysis and technology forecasting (technometrics)
4. Webometrics and altmetrics for measuring scholarly impact and online presence
5. Science and technology studies (STS) utilizing scientometric data and methods
6. Scientometric analysis of research performance, productivity, and collaboration patterns
7. Application of scientometrics in research policy, funding, and decision-making processes
8. Scientometric studies of specific disciplines, institutions, countries, or regions
9. Methodological advancements in data collection, processing, and analysis techniques
10. Ethical and social implications of scientometric practices
The journal welcomes contributions from researchers, scholars, and practitioners from diverse backgrounds, including but not limited to scientometrics, information science, science and technology studies, sociology, economics, and related fields. Interdisciplinary and collaborative research is particularly encouraged.
Through rigorous peer review and editorial processes, the Journal of Scientometric Research aims to maintain the highest standards of quality and integrity in published works, fostering the dissemination of knowledge and facilitating intellectual discourse within the scientometric community and beyond.