Hirsch index comparison and clustering analysis of Chinese medical subjects / 中华医学科研管理杂志

ABSTRACT

Hirsch index or h-index of a subject means that the subject has h published papers which are cited at least h times for each.This index is considered as both quantity and quality of the SHbiect's academic outcome.In this paper the data showed that the h-indexes of the Chinese medical SUbiects were different.The SUbiect's h-index could be used as a balance factor.which made the outcome of scientists from different SUbiects comparable.Using h-index and the other 2 indexes.Chinese medical snbiects were clustered into 4 groups,which could be used as a guideline for classified management and the evaluation of the medical subjects: