Not for Fame and Position,Years of Painstaking Work Got Great Achievements——Meng Liansheng’s Exploration and Influence on Bibliometrics and Chinese Science Citation Database in China

Abstract: [Purpose/significance] This paper reviews and summarizes Professor Meng Liansheng’s contributions in the research of bibliometrics theory and method, data system construction, practical research, international academic exchanges and personnel training, and shows Professor Meng Liansheng’s spirit of seeking, pioneering and rigorous scholarship under arduous conditions. [Method/process] Using the method of literature research and combining with the interviews of characters, this paper studied the research from the research process, research results, significance and influence of Professor Meng Liansheng. [Result/conclusion] His innovative research has promoted the development of bibliometrics research and application in China and expanded China’s international influence in this field. By leading the creation of CSCD and DISC databases, the application of bibliometrics methods in scientific and technological literature retrieval, scientific journal evaluation and scientific activity evaluation has been promoted, which are important signs and achievements of the development of Chinese bibliometrics.