The Rousseau number: an informetric version of the Erd\"os number
Leo Egghe
TL;DR
This paper introduces the Rousseau number, an informetric analogue of the Erd"os number, exploring its mathematical properties and formal equivalents to honor Ronald Rousseau.
Contribution
It presents the Rousseau number as a novel informetric measure inspired by the Erd"os number, with an analysis of its mathematical properties.
Findings
Mathematical properties of the Erd"os number are analyzed.
The Rousseau number is formally defined and its properties are discussed.
The paper honors Ronald Rousseau's contributions to informetrics.
Abstract
Some mathematical properties of the Erd\"os number and its formal equivalents are shown. An informetric equivalent is presented: the Rousseau number. This contribution honors Ronald Rousseau for his 73th birthday.
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TopicsAdvanced Mathematical Theories and Applications · Mathematics and Applications