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Going Beyond Counting First Authors in Author Co-citation Analysis
Full text linkThe present study examines one of the fundamental aspects of author co-citation analysis (ACA) - the way co-citation
counts are defined. Co-citation counting provides the data on which all subsequent statistical analyses and mappings
are based, and we compare ACA results based on two different types of co-citation counting - the traditional type that
only counts the first one among a cited work's authors on the one hand and a non-traditional type that takes into
account the first 5 authors of a cited work on the other hand. Results indicate that the picture produced through this non-traditional author co-citation counting contains more coherent author groups and is therefore considerably clearer. However, this picture represents fewer specialties in the research field being studied than that produced through the traditional first-author co-citation counting when the same number of top-ranked authors is selected and analyzed. Reasons for these effects are discussed
Reintroduced, but not accepted: Stakeholder perceptions of beavers in Germany
No full textAbstract While reintroductions of regionally extinct native species usually benefit ecosystems, reintroduced animals often struggle to locate appropriate habitats where they can establish themselves without conflict with humans. European beavers ( Castor fiber ) were successfully reintroduced to Germany almost 60 years ago and have reached high abundances again. As beavers can damage trees and change landscapes, they are increasingly in conflict with humans. We investigated human perceptions of beavers in Germany using an online survey, as they are an example of a reintroduced species with an expanding population and potential conflicts with humans. We asked participants about their emotions (anger, fear, interest, joy) towards beavers and what they consider to be acceptable beaver habitats. Of nearly 1500 survey participants, 803 (53%) were from the general public, 475 (32%) from the agricultural sector and 219 (15%) from forestry. People in these sectors had very different perspectives: beavers were positively perceived by the general public, but negatively by stakeholders working in agriculture and forestry. Independently of stakeholder groups, we also found regional differences, as participants from Bavaria—the German state with the highest beaver densities—viewed beavers more negatively than those from the rest of Germany. Zoos and wildlife parks, as well as urban and nature conservation areas, were considered to be the most acceptable habitats for beavers, whereas survey participants did not accept private gardens and cultivated areas as beaver habitats. We discuss the sources of negative emotions towards beavers and how ecologically suitable habitats differ from those that appear acceptable by humans. Even 60 years after their reintroduction, beavers in Germany are still being recognized as both a novelty and a nuisance. Our findings highlight the need for active beaver management and increased public engagement to enable positive coexistence between beavers and humans in Germany. Read the free Plain Language Summary for this article on the Journal blog.Zusammenfassung Obwohl die Wiedereinführung ausgestorbener Arten Ökosysteme aufwerten kann, haben wieder angesiedelte Tiere oft Schwierigkeiten, geeignete Lebensräume zu finden, in denen sie sich ohne Konflikte mit Menschen etablieren können. Europäische Biber ( Castor fiber ) wurden vor ca. 60 Jahren erfolgreich in Deutschland wieder angesiedelt und haben inzwischen wieder hohe Bestandsdichten erreicht. Da Biber Bäume beschädigen und Landschaften verändern können, stehen sie zunehmend in Konflikt mit Menschen. Mittels einer Online‐Umfrage haben wir untersucht, wie Biber von der Bevölkerung in Deutschland wahrgenommen werden. Biber stellen ein repräsentatives Beispiel für eine wieder angesiedelte Art dar, die eine zunehmende Population aufweist und Konflikte mit menschlichen Aktivitäten verursachen kann. Teilnehmende wurden nach ihren emotionalen Reaktionen (Wut, Angst, Interesse, Freude) in Bezug auf Biber befragt sowie nach ihren Ansichten zu akzeptablen Lebensräumen für diese Tiere. Von den fast 1500 Umfrageteilnehmenden kamen 803 (53%) aus der allgemeinen Bevölkerung, 475 (32%) aus der Landwirtschaft und 219 (15%) aus der Forstwirtschaft. Teilnehmende in diesen Sektoren hatten sehr unterschiedliche Perspektiven: Biber wurden von der allgemeinen Öffentlichkeit positiv wahrgenommen, aber von Akteur*innen der Landwirtschaft und Forstwirtschaft negativ. Unabhängig von den Interessengruppen fanden wir auch regionale Unterschiede, da Teilnehmende aus Bayern – dem Bundesland mit den höchsten Biberbeständen – Biber negativer betrachteten als diejenigen aus anderen Bundesländern. Zoos und Wildparks sowie städtische Grünflächen und Naturschutzgebiete wurden als Lebensräume für Biber am meisten akzeptiert, während private Gärten und bewirtschaftete Flächen von den Umfrageteilnehmenden nicht als Biberlebensräume akzeptiert wurden. Wir diskutieren die Ursprünge negativer Emotionen gegenüber Bibern und die Unterschiede zwischen ökologisch geeigneten Lebensräumen und solchen, die von Menschen als akzeptabel angesehen werden. Selbst 60 Jahre nach ihrer Wiedereinführung werden Biber in Deutschland immer noch als Neuheit, aber auch als Ärgernis wahrgenommen. Unsere Ergebnisse betonen die Dringlichkeit eines aktiven Bibermanagements und einer verstärkten Öffentlichkeitsarbeit, um ein positives Zusammenleben von Bibern und Menschen in Deutschland zu fördern.Read the free Plain Language Summary for this article on the Journal blog.Abstract While reintroductions of regionally extinct native species usually benefit ecosystems, reintroduced animals often struggle to locate appropriate habitats where they can establish themselves without conflict with humans. European beavers ( Castor fiber ) were successfully reintroduced to Germany almost 60 years ago and have reached high abundances again. As beavers can damage trees and change landscapes, they are increasingly in conflict with humans. We investigated human perceptions of beavers in Germany using an online survey, as they are an example of a reintroduced species with an expanding population and potential conflicts with humans. We asked participants about their emotions (anger, fear, interest, joy) towards beavers and what they consider to be acceptable beaver habitats. Of nearly 1500 survey participants, 803 (53%) were from the general public, 475 (32%) from the agricultural sector and 219 (15%) from forestry. People in these sectors had very different perspectives: beavers were positively perceived by the general public, but negatively by stakeholders working in agriculture and forestry. Independently of stakeholder groups, we also found regional differences, as participants from Bavaria—the German state with the highest beaver densities—viewed beavers more negatively than those from the rest of Germany. Zoos and wildlife parks, as well as urban and nature conservation areas, were considered to be the most acceptable habitats for beavers, whereas survey participants did not accept private gardens and cultivated areas as beaver habitats. We discuss the sources of negative emotions towards beavers and how ecologically suitable habitats differ from those that appear acceptable by humans. Even 60 years after their reintroduction, beavers in Germany are still being recognized as both a novelty and a nuisance. Our findings highlight the need for active beaver management and increased public engagement to enable positive coexistence between beavers and humans in Germany. Read the free Plain Language Summary for this article on the Journal blog.Zusammenfassung Obwohl die Wiedereinführung ausgestorbener Arten Ökosysteme aufwerten kann, haben wieder angesiedelte Tiere oft Schwierigkeiten, geeignete Lebensräume zu finden, in denen sie sich ohne Konflikte mit Menschen etablieren können. Europäische Biber ( Castor fiber ) wurden vor ca. 60 Jahren erfolgreich in Deutschland wieder angesiedelt und haben inzwischen wieder hohe Bestandsdichten erreicht. Da Biber Bäume beschädigen und Landschaften verändern können, stehen sie zunehmend in Konflikt mit Menschen. Mittels einer Online‐Umfrage haben wir untersucht, wie Biber von der Bevölkerung in Deutschland wahrgenommen werden. Biber stellen ein repräsentatives Beispiel für eine wieder angesiedelte Art dar, die eine zunehmende Population aufweist und Konflikte mit menschlichen Aktivitäten verursachen kann. Teilnehmende wurden nach ihren emotionalen Reaktionen (Wut, Angst, Interesse, Freude) in Bezug auf Biber befragt sowie nach ihren Ansichten zu akzeptablen Lebensräumen für diese Tiere. Von den fast 1500 Umfrageteilnehmenden kamen 803 (53%) aus der allgemeinen Bevölkerung, 475 (32%) aus der Landwirtschaft und 219 (15%) aus der Forstwirtschaft. Teilnehmende in diesen Sektoren hatten sehr unterschiedliche Perspektiven: Biber wurden von der allgemeinen Öffentlichkeit positiv wahrgenommen, aber von Akteur*innen der Landwirtschaft und Forstwirtschaft negativ. Unabhängig von den Interessengruppen fanden wir auch regionale Unterschiede, da Teilnehmende aus Bayern – dem Bundesland mit den höchsten Biberbeständen – Biber negativer betrachteten als diejenigen aus anderen Bundesländern. Zoos und Wildparks sowie städtische Grünflächen und Naturschutzgebiete wurden als Lebensräume für Biber am meisten akzeptiert, während private Gärten und bewirtschaftete Flächen von den Umfrageteilnehmenden nicht als Biberlebensräume akzeptiert wurden. Wir diskutieren die Ursprünge negativer Emotionen gegenüber Bibern und die Unterschiede zwischen ökologisch geeigneten Lebensräumen und solchen, die von Menschen als akzeptabel angesehen werden. Selbst 60 Jahre nach ihrer Wiedereinführung werden Biber in Deutschland immer noch als Neuheit, aber auch als Ärgernis wahrgenommen. Unsere Ergebnisse betonen die Dringlichkeit eines aktiven Bibermanagements und einer verstärkten Öffentlichkeitsarbeit, um ein positives Zusammenleben von Bibern und Menschen in Deutschland zu fördern.Read the free Plain Language Summary for this article on the Journal blog.Abstract While reintroductions of regionally extinct native species usually benefit ecosystems, reintroduced animals often struggle to locate appropriate habitats where they can establish themselves without conflict with humans. European beavers ( Castor fiber ) were successfully reintroduced to Germany almost 60 years ago and have reached high abundances again. As beavers can damage trees and change landscapes, they are increasingly in conflict with humans. We investigated human perceptions of beavers in Germany using an online survey, as they are an example of a reintroduced species with an expanding population and potential conflicts with humans. We asked participants about their emotions (anger, fear, interest, joy) towards beavers and what they consider to be acceptable beaver habitats. Of nearly 1500 survey participants, 803 (53%) were from the general public, 475 (32%) from the agricultural sector and 219 (15%) from forestry. People in these sectors had very different perspectives: beavers were positively perceived by the general public, but negatively by stakeholders working in agriculture and forestry. Independently of stakeholder groups, we also found regional differences, as participants from Bavaria—the German state with the highest beaver densities—viewed beavers more negatively than those from the rest of Germany. Zoos and wildlife parks, as well as urban and nature conservation areas, were considered to be the most acceptable habitats for beavers, whereas survey participants did not accept private gardens and cultivated areas as beaver habitats. We discuss the sources of negative emotions towards beavers and how ecologically suitable habitats differ from those that appear acceptable by humans. Even 60 years after their reintroduction, beavers in Germany are still being recognized as both a novelty and a nuisance. Our findings highlight the need for active beaver management and increased public engagement to enable positive coexistence between beavers and humans in Germany. Read the free Plain Language Summary for this article on the Journal blog.Zusammenfassung Obwohl die Wiedereinführung ausgestorbener Arten Ökosysteme aufwerten kann, haben wieder angesiedelte Tiere oft Schwierigkeiten, geeignete Lebensräume zu finden, in denen sie sich ohne Konflikte mit Menschen etablieren können. Europäische Biber ( Castor fiber ) wurden vor ca. 60 Jahren erfolgreich in Deutschland wieder angesiedelt und haben inzwischen wieder hohe Bestandsdichten erreicht. Da Biber Bäume beschädigen und Landschaften verändern können, stehen sie zunehmend in Konflikt mit Menschen. Mittels einer Online‐Umfrage haben wir untersucht, wie Biber von der Bevölkerung in Deutschland wahrgenommen werden. Biber stellen ein repräsentatives Beispiel für eine wieder angesiedelte Art dar, die eine zunehmende Population aufweist und Konflikte mit menschlichen Aktivitäten verursachen kann. Teilnehmende wurden nach ihren emotionalen Reaktionen (Wut, Angst, Interesse, Freude) in Bezug auf Biber befragt sowie nach ihren Ansichten zu akzeptablen Lebensräumen für diese Tiere. Von den fast 1500 Umfrageteilnehmenden kamen 803 (53%) aus der allgemeinen Bevölkerung, 475 (32%) aus der Landwirtschaft und 219 (15%) aus der Forstwirtschaft. Teilnehmende in diesen Sektoren hatten sehr unterschiedliche Perspektiven: Biber wurden von der allgemeinen Öffentlichkeit positiv wahrgenommen, aber von Akteur*innen der Landwirtschaft und Forstwirtschaft negativ. Unabhängig von den Interessengruppen fanden wir auch regionale Unterschiede, da Teilnehmende aus Bayern – dem Bundesland mit den höchsten Biberbeständen – Biber negativer betrachteten als diejenigen aus anderen Bundesländern. Zoos und Wildparks sowie städtische Grünflächen und Naturschutzgebiete wurden als Lebensräume für Biber am meisten akzeptiert, während private Gärten und bewirtschaftete Flächen von den Umfrageteilnehmenden nicht als Biberlebensräume akzeptiert wurden. Wir diskutieren die Ursprünge negativer Emotionen gegenüber Bibern und die Unterschiede zwischen ökologisch geeigneten Lebensräumen und solchen, die von Menschen als akzeptabel angesehen werden. Selbst 60 Jahre nach ihrer Wiedereinführung werden Biber in Deutschland immer noch als Neuheit, aber auch als Ärgernis wahrgenommen. Unsere Ergebnisse betonen die Dringlichkeit eines aktiven Bibermanagements und einer verstärkten Öffentlichkeitsarbeit, um ein positives Zusammenleben von Bibern und Menschen in Deutschland zu fördern.Read the free Plain Language Summary for this article on the Journal blog.Deutsche Bundesstiftung Umwelt https://doi.org/10.13039/100007636Open-Access-Publikationsfonds 202
Variations on the Author
Full text link“Variations on the Author” discusses two of Eduardo Coutinho’s recent films (Um Dia na Vida, from 2010, and Últimas Conversas, posthumously released in 2015) and their contribution to the general question of documentary authorship. The director’s filmography is characterized by a consistent yet self-effacing form of authorial self-inscription: Coutinho often features as an interviewer that rather than express opinions propels discourses; an interviewer that is good at listening. This mode of self-inscription characterizes him as an author who is not expressive but who is nonetheless markedly present on the screen. In Um Dia na Vida, however, Coutinho is completely absent form the image, while Últimas Conversas, on the contrary, includes a confessional prologue that moves the director from the margins to the center of his films. This article examines the ways in which these works stand out in the filmography of a director who offers new insights into the notion of cinematic authorship
Appropriate Similarity Measures for Author Cocitation Analysis
Full text linkWe provide a number of new insights into the methodological discussion about author cocitation analysis. We first argue that the use of the Pearson correlation for measuring the similarity between authors’ cocitation profiles is not very satisfactory. We then discuss what kind of similarity measures may be used as an alternative to the Pearson correlation. We consider three similarity measures in particular. One is the well-known cosine. The other two similarity measures have not been used before in the bibliometric literature. Finally, we show by means of an example that our findings have a high practical relevance.information science;Pearson correlation;cosine;similarity measure;author cocitation analysis
Dispelling the Myths Behind First-author Citation Counts
Full text linkWe conducted a full-scale evaluative citation analysis study of scholars in the XML research field to explore just how different from each other author rankings resulting from different citation counting methods actually are, and to demonstrate the capability of emerging data and tools on the Web in supporting more realistic citation counting methods. Our results contest some common arguments for the continued
use of first-author citation counts in the evaluation of scholars, such as high correlations between author rankings by first-author citation counts and other citation
counting methods, and high costs of using more realistic citation counting methods that are not well-supported by the ISI databases. It is argued that increasingly available digital full text research papers make it possible for citation analysis studies to go beyond what the ISI databases have directly supported and to employ more
sophisticated methods
koamabayili/VECTRON-author-checklist: VECTRON author checklist
No full textWe have done our best to complete the author checklist relating to the use of animals in the hut study. Note that the objective for the hut study was to evaluate the IRS treatment applications for residual efficacy against Anopheles mosquitoes, including the local An. coluzzii mosquito population. Cows were only used to attract mosquitoes into the huts and no tests were carried out directly on the cows. The author checklist is intended for use with studies where experiments are carried out on animals, which is why we have had such difficulty in completing this for the hut study, as many of the questions do not relate to how the cows were used
Author-wise bibliometric analysis based on entropy.
No full textAuthor-wise bibliometric analysis based on entropy.</p
Author Under Sail The Imagination of Jack London, 1893-1902
No full textIn Author Under Sail, Jay Williams offers the first complete literary biography of Jack London as a professional writer engaged in the labor of writing. It examines the authorial imagination in London's work, the use of imagination in both his fiction and nonfiction, and the ways he defined imagination in the creative process in his business dealings with his publishers, editors, and agents. In this first volume of a two-volume biography, Williams traverses the years 1893 to 1902, from London's "Story of a Typhoon" to The People of the Abyss. The Jack London who emerges in the pages of Author Under Sail is a writer whose partnership with publishers, most notably his productive alliance with George Brett of Macmillan, was one of the most formative in American literary history. London pioneered many author models during the heyday of realism and naturalism, blurring the boundaries of these popular genres by focusing on absorption and theatricality and the representation of the seen and unseen. London created an impassioned, sincere, and extremely personal realism unlike that of other American writers of the time. Author Under Sail is a literary tour de force that reveals the full range of London as writer, creative citizen, and entrepreneur at the same time it sheds light on the maverick side of machine-age literature.Intro -- Title Page -- Copyright Page -- Dedication -- Contents -- Acknowledgments -- Introduction -- 1. Spirit Truth -- 2. From Absorption to Theatricality and Back Again -- 3. "I Will Build a New Present" -- 4. Sons as Authors -- 5. Fathers as Publishers -- 6. The Daughter as Author -- 7. Lovers as Authors -- 8. At Sea with the Family -- 9. Yellow News, Yellow Stories -- 10. The Return Home -- Notes -- Bibliography -- Index -- About Jay WilliamsIn Author Under Sail, Jay Williams offers the first complete literary biography of Jack London as a professional writer engaged in the labor of writing. It examines the authorial imagination in London's work, the use of imagination in both his fiction and nonfiction, and the ways he defined imagination in the creative process in his business dealings with his publishers, editors, and agents. In this first volume of a two-volume biography, Williams traverses the years 1893 to 1902, from London's "Story of a Typhoon" to The People of the Abyss. The Jack London who emerges in the pages of Author Under Sail is a writer whose partnership with publishers, most notably his productive alliance with George Brett of Macmillan, was one of the most formative in American literary history. London pioneered many author models during the heyday of realism and naturalism, blurring the boundaries of these popular genres by focusing on absorption and theatricality and the representation of the seen and unseen. London created an impassioned, sincere, and extremely personal realism unlike that of other American writers of the time. Author Under Sail is a literary tour de force that reveals the full range of London as writer, creative citizen, and entrepreneur at the same time it sheds light on the maverick side of machine-age literature.Description based on publisher supplied metadata and other sources.Electronic reproduction. Ann Arbor, Michigan : ProQuest Ebook Central, YYYY. Available via World Wide Web. Access may be limited to ProQuest Ebook Central affiliated libraries
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