
A new number-theoretic approach describing the transformation of a set of data into a finite binary string is given. By applying a lossless data compression method to this string and viewing it as a restricted partition, the data can be plotted as a point on a number line, a plane, or in a 3- or 4-dimensional space for the purpose of storage and retrieval, analysis, and decision-making.
| citations This is an alternative to the "Influence" indicator, which also reflects the overall/total impact of an article in the research community at large, based on the underlying citation network (diachronically). | 1 | |
| popularity This indicator reflects the "current" impact/attention (the "hype") of an article in the research community at large, based on the underlying citation network. | Average | |
| influence This indicator reflects the overall/total impact of an article in the research community at large, based on the underlying citation network (diachronically). | Top 10% | |
| impulse This indicator reflects the initial momentum of an article directly after its publication, based on the underlying citation network. | Average |
