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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
Exploring Business Practices and Digital Transformation in Transition Economies: The Case of Kosovo
No full textLiteratureThis contribution provides an overview of recent research conducted in Kosovo and the broader Western Balkans, offering valuable insights into economic development, business practices, and strategic management within transition economies. The studies explored in this body of research highlight critical factors influencing economic growth, organizational performance, and business strategies, particularly in emerging markets. Key themes include the relationship between economic growth, unemployment, and poverty, as well as the impact of digital transformation on business practices, particularly in digital marketing and social media. Research on financial systems, organizational culture, and human resource management practices further contributes to understanding how businesses in the region can improve performance and navigate challenges. Additionally, the studies explore entrepreneurship, supply chain management, and sustainable economic development. This collection of research not only enhances students' academic knowledge but also provides valuable guidance for selecting relevant and impactful topics for their master’s theses. By delving into these areas, students can develop a deeper understanding of the opportunities and challenges businesses face in Kosovo and the Western Balkans, ultimately contributing to the region's ongoing development
Analyzing the Influence of Translators, Language, and Collaborative Learning on Academic Performance
No full textThis research compilation from the Faculty of Foreign Languages at AAB College presents a diverse range of studies that explore language, translation, culture, and identity, offering valuable resources for students, especially those pursuing research at the master's level. Key areas of focus include the role of translators in children's literature, emphasizing their active contribution in recreating texts, and the evolution of writing systems, such as Scriptio Continua, which influences reading processes and language development. Additionally, the research delves into language's role in constructing national identity in post-conflict societies, with a focus on urban semiotic landscapes. Collaborative learning's impact on student motivation and academic performance in language classrooms is also highlighted. Other studies examine the strategic use of language in political discourse and public diplomacy, as well as specific linguistic features of the Albanian language. Overall, this collection provides insightful perspectives that encourage critical thinking and guide students in developing relevant research topics
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
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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