Yakov Alexandrovich Ponomarev: some results of scientometric analysis of his creative heritage

Abstract

The article discusses the prospects for the use of scientometrics in historical-psychological research. The authors refer to the scientific heritage of Ya. A. Ponomarev and apply some methods of scientometric analysis to his scientific works, which are presented in the Scientific electronic library and according to which various RSCI indicators are calculated, as well as to queries in the Yandex Internet search engine related to his personality and scientific work . The authors stated the number of indexed publications by Ya. A. Ponomarev, the number of citations of his works, the Hirsch index, his place according to the Hirsch index and the number of citations in the rating of psychologists. The number of Internet users' requests for several key phrases related to his personality and his ideas in the field of psychology of creativity and methodology of psychology was revealed, and the reasons for changes in the dynamics of Internet requests associated with the name of Ya. A. Ponomarev are examined. The analyzed indicators reveal logicalscientific (the interest of modern researchers is expressed in the number of citations, and the Hirsch index reflects the impact on various branches of psychology) and social-historical (interest from various Internet users (specialists from different professional fields, students, etc.) is expressed in the number of requests in Internet search engines) factors of demand for personality and creativity of Ya. A. Ponomarev at the present stage of development of psychological science. New possibilities of analyzing the scientific creativity of a scientist and his contribution to specific areas of scientific knowledge using scientometric methods are noted.