Publishing and perishing? Publishing patterns of information science academics in Kenya
Abstract
This study investigated the publishing patterns of information science academics in Kenya. Using a bibliometric approach, the author conducted an analysis of the quantity, quality and visibility of the publications indexed by Google Scholar. Data for the analysis was collected using Harzing’s “Publish or Perish” software from Google Scholar and presented using VOSviewer software. The findings of the study revealed low quantity, quality and...
Paper Details
Title
Publishing and perishing? Publishing patterns of information science academics in Kenya
Published Date
Oct 10, 2018
Journal
Volume
36
Issue
1
Pages
5 - 15
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