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Self-Citations Checker

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Overview

Calculates author self-citation rates on Google Scholar using DBLP, OpenCitation, and OpenAlex data.

Enhance your academic research with the Self-Citation Checker. This powerful extension seamlessly integrates into Google Scholar, allowing you to instantly analyze and assess author self-citation rates directly on their profile pages. Whether you are a researcher, student, or academic professional, this tool provides a new layer of insight into citation patterns, promoting transparency and helping you evaluate an author's influence more effectively. Key Features: šŸ“Š Seamless Integration: Automatically adds a "Self-Citation Rate" column to the main statistics table on any Google Scholar author page. šŸ” Instant Analysis: Upon visiting a profile, the extension immediately calculates the self-citation percentage. The result is displayed clearly, with a loading icon to show it's working. ā„¹ļø Transparent & Reliable Data: The analysis is powered by trusted academic sources, using author data from DBLP and citation data from the DBLP-OpenCitations integration. For non CS/EE, it uses OpenAlex. šŸ”„ One-Click Refresh: A simple "Refresh" button allows you to clear cached data and re-run the analysis at any time for the most up-to-date calculation. How is "Self-Citation" Defined? For this tool, a 'self-citation' is defined as any instance where the citing paper and the cited paper share at least one author. Disclaimer: Please note that the citation coverage from DBLP, OpenCitations, and OpenAlex is extensive but may not be 100% complete. The calculated rate should be considered a valuable estimate to aid in your research, not as an absolute, definitive figure. Install the Self-Citation Checker today to bring deeper analytical power to your work on Google Scholar

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Details

  • Version
    2.5
  • Updated
    July 8, 2025
  • Offered by
    Naveed Bhatti
  • Size
    5.76MiB
  • Languages
    English
  • Developer
    Lahore University of Management Sciences (LUMS)
    Apartment C-3, Block 7, LUMS Faculty Apartments Lahore 54792 PK
    Email
    naveed.bhatti@lums.edu.pk
  • Non-trader
    This developer has not identified itself as a trader. For consumers in the European Union, please note that consumer rights do not apply to contracts between you and this developer.

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  • Not being sold to third parties, outside of the approved use cases
  • Not being used or transferred for purposes that are unrelated to the item's core functionality
  • Not being used or transferred to determine creditworthiness or for lending purposes

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