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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
Grape expectations: climate change impacts, viticulture and socio-economic systems
No full textThis research investigates impacts of climate change on viticulture, with consideration for English and Welsh vineyards, and acknowledgement of the complex relationships between the social and environmental system. A systematic map was created to methodically analyse the published scientific literature on observed impacts of climate change on viticulture. This is believed to be the first of its kind on this topic and has revealed novel insights. After screening over 12,000 articles, 158 were included for full text extraction. It was found that temperature is the most observed factor (n = 147) that is increasing (n = 142) with climate change. Alongside this, timing of phenological events was found to be increasing (n = 61) whilst the response to precipitation was either decreasing or ambiguous (n = 62). Grapes were found to be increasing in sugar (n = 25) and alcohol content (n = 16) and decreasing in acidity (n = 17). Wine quality and fruit quality were found to be either decreasing or had an ambiguous response (n = 30 and n = 16 respectively), with yield also decreasing (n = 17). This poses a significant threat to grape growers and wine makers who were vastly under-represented in the literature (n = 19 and n = 8 respectively). The social-ecological system of viticulture is embedded in the concept of terroir but is also under-represented in the literature. This poses an opportunity to enhance adaptability and resilience, as viticultural stakeholders already have an appreciation for the interconnected nature of oenology. Given the emergent status of the English and Welsh wine industry, there are pertinent lessons learnt that can be extrapolated from this study that the industry would benefit from exploring further in future research, such as localised studies and further exploration of the social-ecological system.Open Acces
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
Harnessing co-design to engage diverse publics in green space planning and consultation
No full textCo-design, a participatory approach that actively involves stakeholders in shaping design processes, is increasingly recognised as a valuable strategy for ensuring green spaces meet the diverse needs of their users. However, its effective application is often hindered by conceptual ambiguities and the absence of robust impact assessments. This thesis explores the potential of co-design to engage varied publics in green space development through a mixed-methods design comprising four strands: (i) a systematic review of co-design trends and principles, (ii) a UK-wide survey with 423 respondents on participation levels, (iii) 23 in-depth interviews examining public perspectives, and (iv) three interactive arts-based focus groups with 15 participants to test co-design practices. The London Borough of Hammersmith and Fulham, selected for its population diversity and green space pressures, served as the primary case study.
The research employed innovative methods including collage-making activities, impact assessment Menti surveys, and a novel segmentation framework integrating Situational Theory of Publics (STP) and Self-Determination Theory (SDT). Causal Loop Diagrams (CLDs) were also applied to map dynamics underlying successful co-design practices. Findings reveal significant variation in public participation and highlight the need for adaptive engagement strategies that address barriers, motivations, and awareness across different community segments. Traditional segmentation methods fail to capture this complexity, and reframing the category of ‘non-public’ as ‘disengaged public’ offers a more nuanced reflection of community behaviour.
CLDs from interviews and focus groups underscore that fostering engagement requires inclusive structures, contextual sensitivity, and social capital development. The thesis culminates in a structured framework outlining steps for effective co-design. While resource-intensive, co-design demonstrates strong potential to strengthen collaboration, cultural responsiveness, and context-specific interventions. By integrating interactive arts-based methods with STP, SDT, and CLD, this research advances co-design scholarship and argues for its refinement and application in diverse contexts.Open Acces
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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