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Purpose
The purpose of this paper is to discuss the pros and cons of computing the h‐index using Scopus.
Design/methodology/approach
The paper looks at the content features and the software capabilities of Scopus from the perspective of computing a reasonable h‐index for scholars.
Findings
Although there are limitations in the content, and even in the mostly excellent, swift, powerful and innovative software of Scopus, it can produce a much more reliable and reproducible h‐index – at least for relatively junior researchers – than Google Scholar.
Originality/value
The paper adds insight into computing the h‐index using Scopus.
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2008
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