Analyzing hyperlinks networks: The meaning of hyperlink based indicators of knowledge production

Gaston Heimeriks*, Peter Van Den Besselaar

*Corresponding author for this work

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Abstract

Hyperlinks are the most commonly used attributes to study web sites and structures on the web. In this paper, we analyze and compare hyperlink networks using a variety of linking units on different levels of aggregation and specificity. Focusing on the scientific web, we selected the following linking units: countries, universities, departments and individuals. This paper discusses whether and how the heterogeneous linking patterns might provide information about knowledge production and its context.

Original languageEnglish
JournalCybermetrics
Volume10
Issue number1
Publication statusPublished - 2006
Externally publishedYes

Keywords

  • Academic web
  • Hyperlink analysis
  • Mapping
  • Multi-level

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