A bibliometric index for selection processes

A bibliometric index is proposed that accounts for the differential
contribution authors make to a joint paper published, the valuation of
the number of publications, the quality of the journals in which the
authors are published and which cite them, as well as the timeliness of
the paper. This approach means the index can be used in selection
processes for positions of employment or the award of research projects,
as it abides by the premise of considering scientific merit based on
the quality and quantity of publications. The term weighted citability
index (WCI _QT) is used to refer to a mathematical process
that uses filters proportionally both to the degree of involvement in
the joint research and to the values of number, quality, and timeliness
of the research papers.