Shtovba S. Shtovba O. Simple Rational Extension of Hirsch Index
SERHIY SHTOVBA
Professor
Department of Computer Based Management Systems
Vinnytsia National Technical University,
Khmelnitske Shose, 95, Vinnytsia, Ukraine
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OLENA SHTOVBA
Associated Professor
Department of Management and Modeling in Economics
Vinnytsia National Technical University,
Khmelnitske Shose, 95, Vinnytsia, Ukraine
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A new scientometric indicator named SH-index is proposed. SH-index is a rational number. Its integer
part equals integer part equals usual Hirsch index. The fractional part shows progress of the author
in reaching the next unit of Hirsch index. SH-index is simple, interpretable, and inheriting all the
advantages of Hirsch index. The new indicator enables to rank the authors with equal Hirsch indices
that may be useful in scientifi c fi elds with low stream of publications.
Keywords: Scientometrics, Citation Index, Hirsch index rational extension, SH-index.