Analysis of references in twelve core journals of physical education
Using statistical method,taking papers published in twelve core journals of physical education,2004 as samples,this study analyzes the following aspects of their references: the quantity, the type, citation time, and whether cited by self or by others. Results show: 1) the quantity of reference citation is small,2) most of references cited are books, 3) a few references is in foreign language, 4) references cited are rather old. The rate of cited by self and by others is relatively proper, though some of journals show higher at this index.