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Going Beyond Counting First Authors in Author Co-citation Analysis
Get PDFThe 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
Variations on the Author
Get PDF“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
Get PDFWe 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
Get PDFWe 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
Påverkansfaktorer av försäljningen av elektrisk fordonsladdning i kWh
No full textThis study investigates the underlying factors driving OKQ8’s electric vehicle charging sales in kWh and aims to understand their customers better by identifying the factors that impact sales in the electric vehicle charging market. The study focuses on transactions from 17 OKQ8 stations in Sweden and Denmark, from July 1st, 2022, to February 28th, 2023, categorized into five distinct subgroups based on similar attributes. The report uses a multiple linear regression model in the programming language R and macroeconomic principles to identify the variables that lead to additional sales of electric vehicle charging. The final regression model includes the variables Sales, Station, Month, Weekday, and Time, with an Adjusted R2 of over 68% for all five groups. The study reveals that price does not have a significant impact on the sales of charging. Moreover, the analysis highlights the significance of variables related to time, month, day of the week, and individual charging stations, which demonstrate varying impacts on charging sales across different groups. The study provides valuable insights into the influence of price and consumer behavior on electric vehicle charging sales, emphasizing the importance of adopting strategic approaches to encourage a wider adoption of electric vehicles, enhance charging infrastructure, and consider government support such as subsidies or tax incentives. The study has some limitations, including a lack of data for March to May and only covering a single year, limiting the ability to identify recurring patterns. Nonetheless, the study’s findings provide insights into the factors affecting OKQ8’s sales of electrical vehicle charging and ongoing research is necessary to validate and expand upon these findings, considering the constantly evolving electric vehicle market.Denna studie syftar till att undersöka de underliggande faktorer som påverkar försäljningen av laddning av elektriska fordon i kWh hos OKQ8 och strävar vidare efter att få en djupare förståelse för deras kundgrupp. Studien bygger på data som sträcker sig från den 1a juli 2022 till den 28e februari 2023 och är i form av transaktioner från 17 olika OKQ8-stationer i Sverige och Danmark. Dessa 17 stationer delas sedan sedan in i fem olika undergrupper där stationerna i varje undergrupp erhåller liknande egenskaper. Rapporten använder sig av en multipel linjär regressionsmodell i programmeringsspråket R, och makroekonomiska principer för att identifiera variabler som leder till ökad försäljning av laddning av elektriska fordon. Den slutliga regressionsmodellen inkluderar variablerna Försäljning, Station, Månad, Veckodag och Tid, där Adjusted R2 har ett värde över 68% för samtliga fem grupper. Studien avslöjar att priset inte har en signifikant inverkan på försäljningen av laddning och belyser vidare betydelsen av variabler relaterade till tid, månad, veckodag och individuella laddningsstationer, vilka visar en varierande signifikans på försäljningen av laddning inom de olika grupperna. Studien ger värdefulla insikter om konsumentbeteende kopplat till försäljning av laddning för elektriska fordon. Den betonar också vikten av att vidta strategiska åtgärder för att främja en mer omfattande spridning av elektriska fordon, förbättra laddningsinfrastrukturen och överväga regeringsstöd såsom subventioner eller skattelättnader. Studien har vissa begränsningar att ta hänsyn till, däribland avsaknad av data för perioden mars till maj och att den endast täcker ett år. Dessa begränsningar påverkar möjligheten att identifiera eventuella återkommande mönster. Trots detta bidrar studiens resultat med värdefulla insikter om de faktorer som påverkar försäljningen av laddning för elektriska fordon som OKQ8 kan dra nytta av i sin verksamhet. På grund av marknadens ständiga utveckling är det dock nödvändigt med fortsatt analys för att validera och vidareutveckla resultaten
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
Ledarskap och styrning med nyckeltal i densvenska hemstädningsbranschen
No full textThe Swedish home cleaning industry faces persistent challenges linked to its reliance on a low-wage, migrant-dominated workforce, high employee turnover, and pressures for cost efficiency. In recent years, demands on cleaning companies to professionalize and improve efficiency have intensified. In this context, middle managers are expected to deliver on strict performance targets, primarily driven by Key Performance Indicators (KPIs), while simultaneously managing operational complexities and workforce wellbeing. This thesis explores how middle managers in a large Swedish home cleaning company experience and respond to KPI-driven demands demands within this environment. Anchored in labor process theory, the study applies a qualitative research design based on 19 semi-structured interviews with middle managers across three units with differing performance levels. It investigates how middle managers interpret and manage KPIs, and how these influence both leadership practices and employee dynamics. The findings highlight two key themes: first, the role of KPIs as both guiding tools and sources of pressure; second, the expanding and variable scope of middle management responsibilities in a decentralized service environment. The study shows that the experience of performance demands depends heavily on structural clarity, leadership support, and the ability to translate strategic goals into operational action. When these factors are lacking, KPI systems risk undermining motivation and accountability, whereas when being present, they enable proactive leadership and performance alignment. This thesis contributes to the literature on leadership and performance management in labor-intensive service sectors by illustrating how the perceived scope of the middle manager role influences both individual behavior and organizational outcomes. It offers practical insights for organizations seeking to build KPI systems that are not only efficient, but also supportive of well-being, job satisfaction, and long-term workforce sustainabilityDen svenska hemstädningsbranschen står inför ständiga utmaningar kopplade till dess beroende av en lågavlönad, invandringsdominerad arbetskraft, hög personalomsättning och press på kostnadseffektivitet. Under de senaste åren har kraven på städföretagen att professionalisera och förbättra effektiviteten ökat. I detta sammanhang förväntas mellancheferna leverera enligt strikta prestationsmål, främst drivna av nyckeltal, samtidigt som de ska hantera verksamhetens komplexitet och personalens välbefinnande Denna avhandling undersöker hur mellanchefer i ett stort svenskt hemstädningsföretag upplever och svarar på nyckeltalsstyrda krav i denna miljö. Studien är förankrad i arbetsprocessteori och tillämpar en kvalitativ forskningsdesign baserad på 19 semistrukturerade intervjuer med mellanchefer från tre enheter med olika prestationsnivåer. Studien utforskar hur mellanchefer tolkar och hanterar nyckeltal och hur dessa påverkar både ledarskapspraxis och medarbetardynamik. Resultaten belyser två viktiga teman: dels nyckeltalens roll som både vägledande verktyg och källor av påtryckning; dels den växande och varierande omfattningen av mellanchefernas ansvar i en decentraliserad servicemiljö. Studien visar att upplevelsen av prestationskrav är starkt beroende av strukturell tydlighet, ledarskapsstöd och förmågan att översätta strategiska mål till operativa åtgärder. När dessa faktorer saknas riskerar nyckeltalsystem att underminera motivation och ansvarstagande, medan de möjliggör proaktivt ledarskap och prestationsanpassning när de finns på plats. Studien bidrar till litteraturen om ledarskap och prestationsstyrning i arbetsintensiva tjänstesektorer genom att illustrera hur den upplevda omfattningen av mellanchefsrollen påverkar både individuellt beteende och organisatoriska resultat. Den ger praktiska insikter för organisationer som vill utforma nyckeltalsystem som inte bara är effektiva, utan som också främjar välbefinnande, arbetstillfredsställelse och långsiktig hållbarhet för arbetskraften
Author-wise bibliometric analysis based on entropy.
No full textAuthor-wise bibliometric analysis based on entropy.</p
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