Abstract: Annual Review of Information Science and TechnologyVolume 39, Issue 1 p. 81-135 Information Retrieval Webometrics Mike Thelwall, Mike Thelwall University of WolverhamptonSearch for more papers by this authorLiwen Vaughan, Liwen Vaughan University of Western OntarioSearch for more papers by this authorLennart Björneborn, Lennart Björneborn Royal School of Library and Information ScienceSearch for more papers by this author Mike Thelwall, Mike Thelwall University of WolverhamptonSearch for more papers by this authorLiwen Vaughan, Liwen Vaughan University of Western OntarioSearch for more papers by this authorLennart Björneborn, Lennart Björneborn Royal School of Library and Information ScienceSearch for more papers by this author First published: 18 October 2006 https://doi.org/10.1002/aris.1440390110Citations: 126Read the full textAboutPDF ToolsRequest permissionExport citationAdd to favoritesTrack citation ShareShare Give accessShare full text accessShare full-text accessPlease review our Terms and Conditions of Use and check box below to share full-text version of article.I have read and accept the Wiley Online Library Terms and Conditions of UseShareable LinkUse the link below to share a full-text version of this article with your friends and colleagues. 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