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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
Applied Research in Health and Medicine
No full textThe Congress of Applied Research in Health and Medicine, organized by the Universidad Abierta Interamericana, brought together 59 research papers presented by 172 authors. This event highlighted the importance of environmental health, underscoring how environmental factors influence human health and the need for public policies for healthier environments. In addition, innovations in integral and humanized patient care were explored, emphasizing the use of technology with an empathic approach to improve diagnosis and treatment. Nursing also played a central role, with studies on training and sustainability in health systems. Health sciences education was another key focus, addressing the use of digital technologies and interdisciplinary approaches to prepare the professionals of the future. This congress reaffirmed the university's commitment to research and innovation to build a healthier and more inclusive future.El Congreso de Investigación Aplicada en Salud y Medicina, organizado por la Universidad Abierta Interamericana, reunió 59 investigaciones presentadas por 172 autores. Este evento destacó la importancia de la salud ambiental, subrayando cómo los factores ambientales influyen en la salud humana y la necesidad de políticas públicas para entornos más saludables. Además, se exploraron innovaciones en la atención integral y humanizada al paciente, enfatizando el uso de tecnología con enfoque empático para mejorar diagnósticos y tratamientos. La enfermería también tuvo un papel central, con estudios sobre capacitación y sostenibilidad en los sistemas de salud. La educación en ciencias de la salud fue otro eje clave, abordando el uso de tecnologías digitales y enfoques interdisciplinarios para preparar a los profesionales del futuro. Este congreso reafirmó el compromiso de la universidad con la investigación y la innovación para construir un futuro más saludable e inclusivo
X Ibero-American Meeting on Innovation, Research and Best Educational Practices (UNAM)
No full textThe X Encuentro Iberoamericano de Innovación, Investigación y Buenas Prácticas Educativas (EIBPE 2024), organized by UNAM, was held from November 4 to 6, 2024 in a virtual format. This event brought together teachers, researchers and professionals interested in exploring new emerging pedagogies, innovative activity design, emerging epistemologies and open educational resources. Key topics such as the use of digital technologies, educational inclusion and collaborative learning in post-pandemic contexts were addressed. Contributions on cognitive strategies, case studies for teacher training and creative teaching methodologies were highlighted. The meeting underscored the importance of universities as centers of innovation and action in the face of the educational challenges of the 21st century, strengthening academic networks and promoting the fulfillment of the Sustainable Development Goals. This event reaffirmed the commitment to educational excellence and social transformation.El X Encuentro Iberoamericano de Innovación, Investigación y Buenas Prácticas Educativas (EIBPE 2024), organizado por la UNAM, se celebró del 4 al 6 de noviembre de 2024 en formato virtual. Este evento reunió a docentes, investigadores y profesionales interesados en explorar nuevas pedagogías emergentes, diseño de actividades innovadoras, epistemologías emergentes y recursos educativos abiertos. Se abordaron temas clave como el uso de tecnologías digitales, la inclusión educativa y el aprendizaje colaborativo en contextos pospandemia. Destacaron aportes sobre estrategias cognitivas, casos prácticos para la formación docente y metodologías creativas para la enseñanza. El encuentro subrayó la importancia de las universidades como centros de innovación y acciónfrente a los desafíos educativos del siglo XXI, fortaleciendo redes académicas y promoviendo el cumplimiento de los Objetivos de Desarrollo Sostenible. Este evento reafirmó el compromiso con la excelencia educativa y la transformación social
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