A rational indicator of scientific creativity

@article{Soler2007ARI,
  title={A rational indicator of scientific creativity},
  author={Josep Masdemont Soler},
  journal={J. Informetrics},
  year={2007},
  volume={1},
  pages={123-130}
}
  • J. Soler
  • Published 1 August 2006
  • Physics
  • J. Informetrics
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