Posted today on arXiv:
http://arxiv.org/abs/0709.0896
Open Access does not increase citations for research articles from The
Astrophysical Journal
Authors: Michael J. Kurtz
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http://arxiv.org/find/cs/1/au:+Kurtz_M/0/1/0/all/0/1>, Edwin A.
Henneken <
http://arxiv.org/find/cs/1/au:+Henneken_E/0/1/0/all/0/1>
(Submitted on 6 Sep 2007)
Abstract: We demonstrate conclusively that there is no "Open Access
Advantage" for papers from the Astrophysical Journal. The two to one
citation advantage enjoyed by papers deposited in the arXiv e-print
server is due entirely to the nature and timing of the deposited
papers. This may have implications for other disciplines.
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Dr. Michael J. Kurtz
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Received on Fri Sep 07 2007 - 17:03:26 BST