Concept
Citation index
A citation index is a database that records which publications cite which, so people can trace a work's influence and discover literature.
How it connects
What it is
- Dimensions is a kind of Citation index.
- OpenCitations is a kind of Citation index.
- Scopus is a kind of Citation index.
- Semantic Scholar is a kind of Citation index.
- Web of Science is a kind of Citation index.
Related to
- Citation index relates to Current research information system (CRIS). Research information systems import publication records from citation indexes.
- Citation index relates to OpenAlex. Open catalogue of works that includes citation links.
Links
Details
Description
Because every entry is defined by its citation links, a citation index can show which works build on which. Coverage and openness differ sharply between commercial and open citation indexes.
Attributes
| url | https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Citation_index |
|---|---|
| identifiers | wikidata: Q206290 |
| status | active |
| governance | Not applicable |
| prominence | core |
| type | Concept |
| Tags | function: indexing, region: global |
Sources
- https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Citation_index(opens in a new tab) (accessed 2026-11-12)
- https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q206290(opens in a new tab) (accessed 2026-11-12)
Last reviewed: 2026-11-12
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