What is another word for bibliometry?
Pronunciation: [bˌɪblɪˈɒmətɹi] (IPA) 
Bibliometry, which refers to the statistical analysis of publications, has several synonyms which denote different aspects of this practice. The term "bibliometrics" is often used interchangeably with bibliometry and refers specifically to the quantification of scholarly publications, such as the number of published works or citations received. Scientometrics is a related term that focuses on the quantitative analysis of scientific publications, including measures of impact and productivity. Alternatively, the term "informetrics" encompasses the study of information production and dissemination in general, including sources beyond scholarly works. Finally, the term "altmetrics" describes the use of alternative indicators, such as social media mentions or downloads, to measure scholarly impact and engagement.
