"Unseen Citations Mask Scientific Research Impact"
Originally Published 1 year ago — by physicsworld.com
A new study using machine learning reveals that foundational scientific papers often receive "hidden citations," where their concepts are widely used but not explicitly cited. This skews the perceived impact of these papers, suggesting that traditional citation counts may not fully capture their true influence. The study found that accounting for hidden citations can significantly alter the ranking of influential papers and authors, highlighting the need for more accurate bibliometric measures.