If cited by papers with the same corresponding author, it is NOT considered by others, and thus not counted either;
If the citing and cited papers share any author, it is hardly considered an independent citation.
• Thanks. another question -lvkaqs- ♀ (153 bytes) () 03/28/2009 postreply 14:12:33
• Not very sure about that. basically, the # of citation -NIW-RFEed- ♂ (702 bytes) () 03/28/2009 postreply 17:17:33