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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
Understanding hostile narratives
No full text<p>The aim of this Open Education Resource is to provide a comprehensive understanding of hostile narratives and their impact. These narratives rely on negative emotions such as fear and anger and target individuals' feelings of belonging, self-determination, economic security, and physical security. They exploit specific social vulnerabilities to create psychological conditions that make people more receptive to divisive rhetoric and misinformation. The resource explores how hostile narratives combine true and false information, emphasizing the narrative of facts over the facts themselves. It also delves into the role of AI in both supporting and combating such narratives. The aim is to enhance media literacy and critical thinking skills, enabling individuals to recognize and counter hostile narratives effectively. The resource features interactive exercises to engage and educate learners on these topics. The interactive OER is available at this link: https://view.genial.ly/6500a31f8967ea001179f7ff | This OER was developed in collaboration between: "Mihai Viteazul" National Intelligence Academy (MVNIA) - Romania, Cyberimaginario Research Group of Rey Juan Carlos University - Spain, L-Università ta' Malta and New Strategy Center - Romania.</p>
Tips that can help you crafting a response during crisis
No full textWhile everybody hopes to never experience a crisis situation in their business, it’s important to be prepared. And while managing a crisis isn’t simple, there are some key elements that we all need to understand when forming and communicating a response.
OER available at: https://multimedia.ciberimaginario.es/OERs/2020/CRESCEnt/5.3.4
Understanding conspiracy theories
No full text<p>The aim of this Open Education Resource is to foster a comprehensive understanding of conspiracy theories. These narratives, fueled by ideological biases, frame major social events as the result of secret and malevolent forces acting against the common good. They have become increasingly prevalent and influential, especially in the age of social media, distorting people's perceptions of reality and undermining trust in experts and authorities during crises. By delving into the psychological and cognitive factors driving belief in conspiracy theories, this resource aims to shed light on the roots of such beliefs, helping individuals recognize and critically assess these narratives. Ultimately, the goal is to safeguard societal development, as well as the well-being and security of communities. The interactive OER is available at this link: https://view.genial.ly/650199e4be05db001181ace7 | This OER was developed in collaboration between: "Mihai Viteazul" National Intelligence Academy (MVNIA) - Romania, Cyberimaginario Research Group of Rey Juan Carlos University - Spain, L-Università ta' Malta and New Strategy Center - Romania.</p>
Case studies of hostile narratives and conspiracy theories by authoritarian state and non-state actors
No full text<p>The aim of this Open Education Resource is to examine and analyze the case of Daphne Caruana Galizia, a prominent Maltese journalist who was assassinated. This resource aims to shed light on the complex web of conspiracy theories that have emerged in the aftermath of her death. These theories, propagated by individuals like Simon Mercieca, an Associate Professor at the University of Malta, challenge the official narrative surrounding the assassination. By exploring the nature of these conspiracy theories, their contrarian nature, and their reliance on circumstantial evidence, this resource seeks to provide a critical understanding of the disinformation and misinformation that can emerge in such high-profile cases. Ultimately, it serves as an educational tool to promote media literacy and critical thinking in the face of controversial events and their aftermath. The interactive OER is available at this link: https://view.genial.ly/6500e2a4845f5a00188a302b | This OER was developed in collaboration between: "Mihai Viteazul" National Intelligence Academy (MVNIA) - Romania, Cyberimaginario Research Group of Rey Juan Carlos University - Spain, L-Università ta' Malta and New Strategy Center - Romania.</p>
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
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