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Hildrun Kretschmer (1947–2024).

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Title: Hildrun Kretschmer (1947–2024).
Authors: Glänzel, Wolfgang1 (AUTHOR) wolfgang.glanzel@kuleuven.be, Kretschmer, Theo2 (AUTHOR), Markscheffel, Bernd3 (AUTHOR), Lamirel, Jean-Charles4 (AUTHOR)
Source: Scientometrics. Mar2025, Vol. 130 Issue 3, p1327-1328. 2p.
Subject Terms: *Scientometrics, *Authorship collaboration, *Statistical methods in information science, Gender inequality, Social psychologists, Cooperative research, Social stratification
Abstract: The article in the journal Scientometrics commemorates the life and contributions of Hildrun Kretschmer, a pioneering German researcher in scientometrics. Born in 1947, she transitioned from social psychology to quantitative studies of research collaboration, focusing on social stratification in co-authorship networks and gender equality in science. Kretschmer also founded the COLLNET network and chaired the International Society for Informetrics and Scientometrics. Her international engagement in research and education left a lasting impact on the scientific community. [Extracted from the article]
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Abstract:The article in the journal Scientometrics commemorates the life and contributions of Hildrun Kretschmer, a pioneering German researcher in scientometrics. Born in 1947, she transitioned from social psychology to quantitative studies of research collaboration, focusing on social stratification in co-authorship networks and gender equality in science. Kretschmer also founded the COLLNET network and chaired the International Society for Informetrics and Scientometrics. Her international engagement in research and education left a lasting impact on the scientific community. [Extracted from the article]
ISSN:01389130
DOI:10.1007/s11192-025-05267-5