Does "clubby" here mean "socially exclusive and snobbish"? That is, such behavior is like that of members of a club that is exclusive: You cite my paper and I cite yours while refusing to cite those not written by the members.
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Clubby and ‘disturbing’ citation behavior by researchers in Italy has surged
The rate at which scientists in Italy cite themselves and their compatriots is rising faster than in 10 other developed countries, according to a new study. The surge in Italy’s clubby citation behavior is likely the result of a 2010 law requiring productivity standards for academic recruitment or promotion, the study authors say.
Source: Science Sep. 11, 2019
Clubby and ‘disturbing’ citation behavior by researchers in Italy has surged
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Clubby and ‘disturbing’ citation behavior by researchers in Italy has surged
The rate at which scientists in Italy cite themselves and their compatriots is rising faster than in 10 other developed countries, according to a new study. The surge in Italy’s clubby citation behavior is likely the result of a 2010 law requiring productivity standards for academic recruitment or promotion, the study authors say.
Source: Science Sep. 11, 2019
Clubby and ‘disturbing’ citation behavior by researchers in Italy has surged
