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Generative AI and the future of scientometrics: current topics and future questions
Benedetto Lepori, Jens Peter Andersen, Karsten Donnay
https://arxiv.org/abs/2507.00783

Generative AI and the future of scientometrics: current topics and future questions
The aim of this paper is to review the use of GenAI in scientometrics, and to begin a debate on the broader implications for the field. First, we provide an introduction on GenAI's generative and probabilistic nature as rooted in distributional linguistics. And we relate this to the debate on the extent to which GenAI might be able to mimic human 'reasoning'. Second, we leverage this distinction for a critical engagement with recent experiments using GenAI in scientometrics, including topic lab…

Mathematical proof concerning the additivity problem of nonlinear normalized citation counts
Xing Wang, Zhihui Zhang
https://arxiv.org/abs/2508.14595 https://

Mathematical proof concerning the additivity problem of nonlinear normalized citation counts
The issue of whether nonlinear normalized citation counts can be added is critically important in scientometrics because it touches upon the theoretical foundation of underlying computation in the field. In this paper, we provide rigorous mathematical proofs for the key theorems underlying this fundamental issue. Based on these proofs, we ultimately arrive at the following conclusion: a nonlinear normalization method for citation counts must be a non-equidistant transformation; consequently, th…

📣 Starting today: Science Maps. Bibliometrics between understanding and visualization
Together with Marcus John, I organize a small series on science mapping for our workgroup "WG Visualization" at Competence Network Bibliometrics. We hop to gether traditional, current, and critical perspectives on one of the most established and iconic forms of visualizing data in #Bibliometrics and #NetworkAnalysis.
More talks will be announced soon!
Today, Katy Börner will kickoff our series with a presentation about "Mapping and Modeling Science, Technology, and Education". You can find further info and registration under the following link:
#vosviewer #Scientometrics #Gephi #DataVisualization #DataViz #Informetrics #STI2025 #Bibliometrie #ResearchAssessment

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SciEvo: A 2 Million, 30-Year Cross-disciplinary Dataset for Temporal Scientometric Analysis
Understanding the creation, evolution, and dissemination of scientific knowledge is crucial for bridging diverse subject areas and addressing complex global challenges such as pandemics, climate change, and ethical AI. Scientometrics, the quantitative and qualitative study of scientific literature, provides valuable insights into these processes. We introduce SciEvo, a longitudinal scientometric dataset with over two million academic publications, providing comprehensive contents information an…