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    Scientific information is rapidly increasing, necessitating objective review methods. This study reviews the evolution of traditional citation-based metrics for evaluating journals, articles, and researchers.

    Area of Science:

    • Bibliometrics and scientometrics
    • Information science
    • Research evaluation

    Background:

    • The exponential growth of scientific publications due to technological advancements requires robust evaluation tools.
    • Traditional methods for assessing scientific output face challenges in the modern information landscape.

    Purpose of the Study:

    • To review the historical development of citation-based metrics.
    • To analyze the evolution of quantitative measures used in scientific research assessment.

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    • Literature review of bibliometric studies.
    • Historical analysis of citation indexing and analysis techniques.

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