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| ˇ | Exponential
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| ˇ | 1st
known scientific journal: ~1600 |
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| ˇ | Today: |
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| l | LINC has about
15,000 in all libraries |
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| ˇ | Factors: |
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| l | Ease of
publication |
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| l | Ease of use and
increased availability |
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| l | Known
reputation |
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