The assessment of productivity in research in Physical Education: reflections on some limitations of bibliometric indicators

Volume: 26, Issue: 4, Pages: 581 - 597
Published: Dec 1, 2012
Abstract
The aim was examine the limitations of bibliometric evaluation based on citation, and discuss the influence of this form of assessment of knowledge production in Physical Education, especially in post-graduate programs. Thus, we made a description of the main limitations of the bibliometric indicators (impact factor and h-index) used in Brazil to assess the production in research. Journals and researchers may be changing their behavior to...
Paper Details
Title
The assessment of productivity in research in Physical Education: reflections on some limitations of bibliometric indicators
Published Date
Dec 1, 2012
Volume
26
Issue
4
Pages
581 - 597
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