A robust nonparametric approach to the analysis of scientific productivity

Research Evaluation

Volumn 12, Issue 1 SPEC ISS., 2003, Pages 47-69

  Bonaccorsi, Andrea ^a   Daraio, Cinzia ^a  

^a SCUOLA SUPERIORE SANT ANNA   (Italy)

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EID: 1542714215     PISSN: 09582029     EISSN: None     Source Type: Journal    
DOI: 10.3152/147154403781776726     Document Type: Article

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