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This article analyzes the Quality & Quantity journal from the point of view of some bibliometric indicators: the Hirsch (h) and the g-index for journals, the total number of citations, the h- and the g-spectrum. Journal time evolution is also studied and discussed in detail. As a final point, an interesting issue about how to objectively evaluate the journal popularity in the professional world—rather than the scientific/academic—is presented and left open.
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Franceschini, F., Maisano, D. Quality & Quantity journal: a bibliometric snapshot. Qual Quant 46, 573–580 (2012). https://doi.org/10.1007/s11135-010-9398-5
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