Is it more difficult to write or to cite a paper?

Abstract

The structure of various indices that are used to evaluate the research output of a scientist is discussed on a moral base.Indices should be used with caution. Albeit scientists who work in the field of infometrics are aware on this, other scientistsof other disciplines may not be fully aware. Measuring quality in science is only the half story. Some verbal description isrequired too.

Keywords

• mean number of citations
• h-index
• bibliometrics
• benign addition principle
• repugnance conclusion
• vague representation