Abstract Purpose Providing an overview of types of citation curves. Design/methodology/approach The terms citation curves or citation graphs are made explicit. Findings A framework for the study of diachronous (and synchronous) citation curves is proposed. Research limitations No new practical applications are given. Practical implications This short note about citation curves will help readers to make the optimal choice for their applications. Originality/value A new scheme for the meaning of the term “citation curve” is designed.

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将引文描述为时间的函数

摘要目的提供引文曲线类型的概述。设计/方法/方法术语引文曲线或引文图明确。结果提出了一个研究同步（和同步）引用曲线的框架。研究限制没有给出新的实际应用。实际意义这篇关于引文曲线的简短说明将帮助读者为他们的应用做出最佳选择。独创性/价值设计了一种新的方案来表达术语“引文曲线”。