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research methods

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citation analysis

citation analysis Citation analysis is the study of how one document refers to another and how those references are used to assess things like research impact, author standing, or peer evaluation.

Citation analysis is the study of how one document refers to another and how those references are used to assess things like research impact, author standing, or peer evaluation. It can examine not only how often citations occur but also their qualitative meaning, such as the sentiment or importance conveyed by the citation.