Document (#35109)

Author

Gaulé, P.

Title

Access to scientific literature in India

Source

Journal of the American Society for Information Science and Technology. 60(2009) no.12, S.2548-2553

Year

2009

Abstract

This article uses an evidence-based approach to assess the difficulties faced by developing country scientists in accessing scientific literature. I compare the backward citation patterns of Swiss and Indian scientists in a database of 43,150 scientific papers published by scientists from either country in 2007. Controlling for fields and quality with citing journal fixed effects, I find that Indian scientists have shorter reference lists (-6%) and are more likely to cite articles from open access journals (+50%). Moreover, the difference in the length of the reference list is more pronounced in biology and medicine, where circulation of (free) preprints and conference proceedings is non-existent. Informal file-sharing practices among scientists mitigate the effects of access restrictions.

Theme

Informetrie

Location

Indien

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