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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
Message du président de l’ISPSCC: Une période de transition, de gratitude et d’opportunité
No full textDear Friends and Colleagues,It has been quite the eventful past year already, and I wanted to provide an updateas we move through into the latter half of 2025 and prepare for some excitingevents into 2026. This year, we have had multiple wins, starting with the launchof the Canadian Journal of Wound, Ostomy and Continence this past April. We thenmoved into our highly successful conference held in May, and we now anticipate the World Council of Enterostomal Therapy Congress, which will be conducted jointly with Nurses Specialized in Wound, Ostomy and Continence Canada in April 2026.I look forward to the opportunity to see many of you in person at this event.We have focused this past year on recognizing our members. Launching the Fellowship in Nursing Specialized in Wound, Ostomy and Continence (FNSWOC) is but one example of this. I would also be remiss if I didn’t recognize and mention the retirement announcement of our very own Chief Executive Officer, Catherine Harley. Cathy has been with us for over 20 years and has moved our association from a small grassroots organization to an association impacting the lives of those living with wound, ostomyand continence needs across Canada and on a global scale. As we move forward into the latter half of 2025, I want to recognize and thank Cathy for all the hard work thesepast years and all the lives she has managed to touch. Thank you, Cathy.The NSWOCC board has now obtained an executive search firm who we willwork with to seek out our next CEO. The upcoming months will be quite exciting as we move to secure the future of our association through team expansion and seeking out continued opportunities and ways in which our association can continue to grow and impact the health care of those with wound, ostomy and continence issues. As part of this future, we recognize the rapidly evolving health care landscape, particularly the opportunities presented by advancements such as artificial intelligence. Innovation will remain central to our mission, ensuring that we continue to adapt, grow, and provide leadership in our tri-specialty.Chers amis et collègues,L’année écoulée a déjà été des plus mouvementées, et je souhaitais vous en donner un aperçu alors que nous avançonsdans la deuxième moitié de 2025 et que nous préparons des événements stimulants en vue de 2026. Cette année, nous avonsconnu plusieurs réussites, à commencer par le lancement du Journal canadien en plaies, stomies et continence en avril dernier. Nous avons ensuite tenu notre congrès annuel en mai, qui fut un grand succès, et nous anticipons maintenant le Congrès du World Council of Enterostomal Therapists (WCET), qui se tiendra conjointement avec Infirmières spécialisées en soins des plaies, des stomies et de la continence Canada en avril 2026. J’ai hâte d’y retrouver plusieurs d’entre vous en personne.Cette dernière année, nous avons mis l’accent sur la reconnaissance de nos membres. Le lancement de la bourse en soins infirmiers spécialisés en plaies, stomies et continence (FNSWOC) en est un exemple marquant. Je ne saurais non plus passer sous silence l’annonce du départ à la retraite de notre directrice générale, Catherine Harley. Cathy est à nos côtés depuis plus de 20 ans et a transformé notre association, d’un petit organisme communautaire en une association qui impacte la vie des personnes vivant avec des besoins en plaies, stomies et continence partout au Canada et même à l’échelle mondiale. Alors que nous entrons dans la deuxième moitié de 2025, je tiens à reconnaître et à remercier Cathy pour tout son travail acharné au fil des ans et pour toutes les vies qu’elle a touchées. Merci, Cathy.Le conseil d’administration de l’ISPSCC a maintenant retenu une firme spécialisée en recrutement de cadres avec laquelle nous collaborerons pour trouver notre prochaine PDG. Les prochains mois s’annoncent particulièrement passionnants, alors que nous assurerons l’avenir de notre association par l’expansion de l’équipe et la recherche continue d’occasions et de moyens permettant à notre association de croître et d’avoir un impact sur les soins de santé des personnes ayant des enjeux liés aux plaies, aux stomies et à la continence. Dans cette perspective, nous reconnaissons l’évolution rapide du paysage des soins desanté, en particulier les occasions qu’apportent les avancées telles que l’intelligence artificielle. L’innovation demeurera au coeur de notre mission afin de continuer à nous adapter, à croître et à assurer un leadership dans nos trois spécialités
Message du président de l’ISPSCC
No full textDear Colleagues,
I am pleased to welcome you to the inaugural issue of the Canadian Journal of Wound, Ostomy and Continence (CJWOC). CJWOC is an open-access, peer-reviewed journal with no article processing fees for authors, offering a platform for Canadian clinicians to share innovative practices in wound, ostomy, and continence. I encourage you to explore this publication and consider how the innovative and creative ways in which you practice could make for an informative and educational article.
While our association continues to expand on our academic offerings through our new publication, we are also preparing for our upcoming annual national conference in Montreal where you can network and benefit from excellent educational topics.
We will continue with many important projects occurring throughout Canada including multiple best practice documents. Our educational offerings continue to expand through the recently announced partnership to provide the Indigenous ECHO Canada Skin and Wound program. The Ontario Ministry of Long-Term Care also recently announced their investment in funding the education of 90 new Skin Wellness Associate Nurses (SWANs) within the Long-Term Care setting. This expansion of access to wound, ostomy and continence education is set to have a significant impact on the care of patients in these frequently underrepresented settings.
As we move into 2025, we continue to prioritize the recognition and contributions of our members, and I am proud to announce our upcoming Fellowship program, recognizing those who have made significant contributions to our specialty. Further details will be shared in the coming months.
I look forward to an eventful 2025 as we continue to grow and improve upon care for patients with wound, ostomy, and continence needs and advocate for those who care for them.
Chers collègues,
C’est avec plaisir que je vous souhaite la bienvenue dans ce tout premier numéro du Journal canadien sur en plaies, stomies et continence (JCPSC).
Le JCPSC est une revue en libre accès et évaluée par des pairs, qui ne comporte aucun frais pour les auteurs. Il offre une plateforme permettant aux cliniciens canadiens de partager des pratiques novatrices en soins des plaies, de stomie et de continence. Je vous invite à explorer cette publication et à réfléchir à la manière dont vos approches innovantes et créatives en pratique clinique pourraient faire l’objet d’un article informatif et éducatif.
Alors que notre association continue d’élargir son offre académique grâce à cette nouvelle publication nous préparons également notre conférence nationale annuelle qui se tiendra à Montréal. Cet événement sera une occasion unique de réseauter et d’accéder à du contenu éducatif de grande qualité.
Par ailleurs, plusieurs projets majeurs se poursuivent à travers le Canada, notamment l’élaboration de multiples documents de pratiques exemplaires. Nos programmes éducatifs continuent de s’enrichir, notamment avec le récent partenariat visant à offrir le programme autochtone ECHO Canada sur la peau et les plaies. De plus, le ministère des soins de longue durée de l’Ontario a récemment annoncé un investissement pour financer la formation de 90 nouvelles infirmières associées en bien-être de la peau (SWANs) dans les établissements de soins de longue durée. Cette initiative aura un impact significatif sur la qualité des soins offerts aux patients dans ce milieu souvent sous-représenté.
En 2025, nous continuerons de valoriser et reconnaître les contributions de nos membres. C’est avec fierté que j’annonce le lancement prochain de notre programme de reconnaissance, qui mettra en lumière ceux et celles ayant apporté des contributions remarquables à notre spécialité. Plus de détails suivront dans les mois à venir.
Je prévois une année 2025 dynamique, marquée par la croissance de notre profession, l’amélioration des soins aux patients et la défense des intérêts de ceux et celles qui les prodiguent
NSWOCC President's Award
No full textEach year the NSWOCC President has the privilege of recognizing an NSWOC who has exemplified leadership in the wound, ostomy and continence specialty. The President's Award goes beyond job titles. The award goes to someone who has worked tirelessly, often behind the scenes, to advance our mission, support our community and elevate our specialty in meaningful and lasting ways.
This year the recipient is truly a champion of evidence informed practice. With over twenty years of research and dozens of publications from peer reviewed articles to textbook chapters, to textbooks, this individual is leading change and knowledge development throughout our specialty and profession.
This year's Awardee has been an ambassador for the association at an international level. He has led our association’s Research Practice Core Program and assisted with the literature searches for all best practice recommendation documents over the past five years. He has served on the International Skin Tear Advisory Panel and helped found the Canadian Pressure Injury Advisory Panel.
This individual has consistently demonstrated the NSWOCC values of excellence, leadership and collaboration. I am proud to say that I have personally experienced the mentorship that this individual provides first as a PhD supervisor and now as a colleague. I now have the honour of awarding Dr. Kevin Woo with the 2025 NSWOCC President's Award.Each year the NSWOCC President has the privilege of recognizing an NSWOC who has exemplified leadership in the wound, ostomy and continence specialty. The President's Award goes beyond job titles. The award goes to someone who has worked tirelessly, often behind the scenes, to advance our mission, support our community and elevate our specialty in meaningful and lasting ways.
This year the recipient is truly a champion of evidence informed practice. With over twenty years of research and dozens of publications from peer reviewed articles to textbook chapters, to textbooks, this individual is leading change and knowledge development throughout our specialty and profession.
This year's Awardee has been an ambassador for the association at an international level. He has led our association’s Research Practice Core Program and assisted with the literature searches for all best practice recommendation documents over the past five years. He has served on the International Skin Tear Advisory Panel and helped found the Canadian Pressure Injury Advisory Panel.
This individual has consistently demonstrated the NSWOCC values of excellence, leadership and collaboration. I am proud to say that I have personally experienced the mentorship that this individual provides first as a PhD supervisor and now as a colleague. I now have the honour of awarding Dr. Kevin Woo with the 2025 NSWOCC President's Award
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
Transitions in a PhD in nursing program: A critical reflection on students' perceptions
No full textIntroduction: The purpose of this critical reflection is to share the collective experiences of eight doctoral students transitioning through a PhD nursing program at a Canadian University.
Background: Globally, a nursing shortage of over a million nurses threatens to significantly impact patient safety and quality of care. One proposed response to the nursing shortage is to increase enrollment of students in nursing programs, with the aim of graduating more qualified nurses. However, a concurrent shortage of nursing faculty is impacting the profession’s ability to effectively respond to this issue, with fewer nurses completing doctorate degrees than there are existing vacant faculty positions. We propose that one solution to address the nursing faculty shortage, and to ensuring that nursing can respond to the ever-increasing complexity of patient care, is to improve the doctoral student transition process.
Method: We used critical reflection to explore our experiences of transitioning into a PhD in Nursing program. Virtual group meetings via an online conferencing platform were conducted using a semi-structured interview format. Using the Bridges Transition Model (BTM) as a theoretical framework, we organized our reflections using the three phases from the BTM framework: ending, neutral zone, and new beginning. As this was a critical reflection, where all participants are also listed as authors, formal ethics approval was not required.
Discussion: The ending phase symbolized the transition into the PhD program while still maintaining former professional roles and was characterized by a sense of loss of identity. Moving from the ending phase into the neutral zone phase required realignment of priorities, a shift in self-identity, and recognizing what facilitators are needed to transition. When navigating the neutral zone, we considered new roles and relationships and how they could provide support during this phase. Our transition from the neutral zone to the new beginnings phase extended beyond the PhD program to include the transition to life after the PhD. While some looked forward with hope and anticipation of the new beginning phase, others highlighted the uncertainties of post-PhD life. We identified community building and career mentoring as two strategies that might ease transitions and help PhD students with degree completion.
Conclusions: This paper contributes to the literature on doctoral students’ experiences as they transition through a PhD in Nursing program. We recommend that nursing faculties incorporate strategies such as career coaching and formal supports for the development of student-led communities of practice. Helping PhD students navigate transitions associated with completion of the degree may reduce attrition and increase the potential supply of tenure-track nursing faculty.
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Introduction : L’objectif de cette réflexion critique est de partager les expériences communes de huit doctorantes et doctorants lors de leur transition dans un programme de PhD en sciences infirmières d’une université canadienne.
Contexte : À l’échelle mondiale, il manque plus d’un million d’infirmières et d’infirmiers dans la profession. Cette pénurie représente une menace significative pour la sécurité des patients et la qualité des soins. Une des solutions proposées pour faire face à cette pénurie est d’augmenter le nombre de personnes inscrites aux programmes de sciences infirmières afin de former davantage de personnes qualifiées. Toutefois, la pénurie simultanée de membres du corps professoral dans le domaine limite la capacité de relever efficacement ce défi, car le nombre d’infirmières et infirmiers qui terminent leur doctorat est inférieur au nombre de postes vacants au sein du corps professoral. Afin de remédier à cette pénurie de professeures et professeurs et de garantir que la profession puisse répondre à la complexité croissante des soins aux patients, nous suggérons d’améliorer le processus de transition des étudiantes et étudiants au doctorat.
Méthode : L’équipe de recherche a opté pour une approche de réflexion critique afin d’explorer nos expériences de transition vers le programme de PhD en sciences infirmières. Des réunions virtuelles de groupe via une plateforme de visioconférence ont été menées en utilisant le format des entrevues semi-structurées. Le modèle de transition de Bridges (BTM) a servi de cadre théorique pour l’organisation de nos réflexions, nous appuyant sur ses trois phases : la fin, la zone neutre et le nouveau départ. Étant donné qu’il s’agissait d’une réflexion critique où tous les participants agissaient également comme auteures ou auteurs, aucune approbation éthique formelle n’était requise.
Discussion : La phase de fin représentait la transition vers le programme de PhD tout en maintenant des rôles professionnels et était caractérisée par un sentiment de perte d’identité. Afin de passer de la phase de fin à la zone neutre, il était nécessaire de réaligner les priorités, de modifier son identité personnelle et de reconnaître les facteurs favorisant la transition. En naviguant dans la zone neutre, de nouveaux rôles et de nouvelles relations étaient explorés en considérant la façon dont ils pourraient apporter du soutien durant cette période. La transition de la zone neutre vers la phase nouveau départ s’étendait au-delà du programme dans le but d’y inclure la transition vers la vie après l’obtention du PhD. Alors que certains d’entre nous entrevoyaient cette phase nouveau départ avec optimisme et enthousiasme, d’autres ont souligné les incertitudes liées à la vie après l’obtention du doctorat. Nous avons cerné deux stratégies pouvant soutenir les transitions et aider les étudiantes et étudiants au doctorat à obtenir leur grade : la création de communautés et le mentorat pour la carrière.
Conclusions : Cet article contribue à la littérature sur les expériences des doctorantes et doctorants au sein d’un programme de PhD en sciences infirmières. Nous recommandons vivement aux facultés de sciences infirmières d’intégrer des stratégies telles que le coaching de carrière et la mise en place d’un soutien formel pour favoriser le développement de communautés de pratique menées par la population étudiante. En aidant les étudiantes et étudiants au doctorat à naviguer les transitions liées à l’obtention de leur grade, le taux d’attrition pourrait être réduit et le nombre de potentiels membres du corps professoral occupant des postes menant à la permanence pourrait être augmenté
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