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Papel de la informetría y de la cienciometría y su perspectiva nacional e internacional. ACIMED [online]. 2001, vol.9, suppl.4, pp. 35-41. ISSN 1024-9435.

The purpose of this paper is to highlight the role of informetrics and scientometrics in the national and international perspective, noting their uses and practices. Beginning with some definitions of bibliometrics, scientometrics and informetrics, this paper discusses the role of science as a social process aiming at identifying the limitations of science indicators.

Palabras clave : BIBLIOMETRICS; SCIENTOMETRICS; INDICATORS; INFORMETRICS; DEVELOPING COUNTRIES; INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY.

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