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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
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
Computerized accounting systems adoption in Zimbabwean small shops: impacts and challenges in Masvingo Urban
Full text linkIn this digital era, business operations are being transformed by various technologies including Big Data. Big Data, known for voluminous data, in various formats and shared at high velocity has revolutionized business operations. This real time technological advancement has necessitated the adoption of Computerized Accounting Systems (CAS) among small shops that are key economic players that seek to remain competitive in Zimbabwe. This research paper seeks to explore on the impact of computerized accounting systems (CAS) adoption on the economic performance of small-holder shops in Zimbabwe. The research employs a mixed-methods approach that includes the quantitative analysis of survey data from a sample of small shops and qualitative insights from semi-structured interviews with accounting professionals and shop owners. The research sought to explore the relationship between CAS adoption, efficiency gains, cost reduction, improved financial reporting, and overall business profitability. The study intended to discover the extent to which CAS implementation contributes to the enhanced financial management practices, streamlined operations, and informed decision-making in a challenging economic environment characterized by hyperinflation in Zimbabwe. Research findings revealed a significant positive correlation between CAS adoption and improved business economic performance, particularly in areas such as reduced operational costs, enhanced data accuracy, and real-time financial reporting. However, the study also highlighted challenges related to CAS implementation costs, staff training, and system integration issues, which may obstruct the full realization of CAS benefits. The research recommends shop owners and policymakers to optimize CAS implementation and maximize its contribution to sustainable economic growth in Zimbabwe
Agricultural policy, production status, and trade volumes nexus in Zimbabwe: the case of selected cereal crops
Full text linkZimbabwe is predominantly an agrarian country. Farming is the major source of livelihood and income for over 50% of all the country’s citizens. Agriculture also contributes 18% to the Gross Domestic Product (GDP) of the country. It contributes significantly as a source of raw materials, food security, employment, foreign exchange earnings, and human and capital formation. This research aims to provide an overview of the nexus between agricultural policy, status of production, and trade volumes, with a focus on cereal crops (wheat and sorghum) in Zimbabwe. It is informed by the Diffusion and Innovation Theory, the Marginal Zone Theory, Planned Behaviour Theory, and Social Cognitive Theory, which link with agricultural development in the country. The study follows a descriptive qualitative methodology, where the researchers made use of published data from local and international data sources to conduct an analysis of the nexus between agricultural policy, status of production, and the trade volumes in the country. The study draws from secondary literature in both grey and academic formats. It also utilizes government reports and documents. The study shows that among the small grain category, the selected cereals are increasingly becoming important as they form part of the staple food basket in the country. The recent government focus on small grains is making a significant impact on their production. The study identifies leading agricultural policies in the country and infers their effect on production and trade volumes. The study further shows that due to the lack of resources to develop its economy in other sectors, Zimbabwe has focused on agriculture to develop itself. It concludes that farming with a focus on cereal production will continue to dominate the economy for many years to come
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
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