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The ISI Database: The Journal Selection Process, Jan


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IT STARTED WITH A SINGLE IDEA and a man who

possibilities of this idea. In 1955, Dr. Eugene Garfield

scientific research with his concept of citation indexing

Dr. Garfields emphasis was on finding the highest qua

delivering it in a format that was useful, clear and effewhat librarians and researchers needed and deliver

their needs in ways that were unique and innovative.

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but quality of content and customer input remain our

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continued innovation.

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