Computational methods used for information technology impact in scientometric studies for scientific production

摘要

Bibliometric and scientometric methods are similar, but scientometry analyses the quantitative aspects of generation, dissemination and utilization of scientific information in order to contribute to the understanding of the mechanism of scientific research. The evaluation of the performance of scientific research is the most important application of scientometry. Recently, interest grows in the use of scientometry techniques for the measurement the efficiency and productivity of the research. These techniques are not substitutes for expert reviews and evaluations, but are complimentary. We present two of very useful tools, free, for scientometrics assessment: LOTKA 's software and PUBLISH OR PERISH software.