Article citation counts aka cited references
Many library databases provide article citation counts traditionally known as cited references. Web of Science/Biological Abstracts/Zoological Record (the Thomson Reuter databases) have until now been the standard tool in this area.
Find out:
Here is more information from the Web of Science website
Many other vendors are now including cited references:
It is important to know the general criteria that are being used to create this data.
Google Scholar also tracks cited references:
Cited references can be useful in tracking research trends, finding collaborators and mentors.