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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
COMPREHENSIVE ESG DISCLOSURES: THE COLLECTIVE PATH TO CORPORATE RESPONSIBILITY
Full text linkUnder the Environment, Social, and Governance (ESG) framework, the financial sector is undergoing significant transformations to address the challenges facing global society. With the growing evidence of climate change and the materialization of non-financial risks, sustainability issues have risen to the global political agenda. The ESG framework aims to integrate non-financial considerations—namely ESG risks and opportunities— into traditional financial analysis. This focus extends beyond the investment sector and influences all sectors of the economy, as any organization seeking access to capital markets is now required to enhance transparency and disclose key sustainability-related indicators. The importance of ESG disclosures in promoting transparency and accountability within investment decisions has become particularly critical as all individuals—whether through direct investments, mutual funds, or pension and retirement plans—are increasingly impacted by these developments and need to be properly informed. In a market economy, where the actions of one entity can have wide-reaching effects on others, every organization’s activities contribute to a larger, interconnected system where one’s impact affects the entire ecosystem. The collective responsibility of all market participants to comprehensively disclose their ESG impacts becomes crucial in this context. Without full disclosure from all participants, it is impossible to accurately assess the true impact of economic activities. Achieving true sustainability, therefore, requires a collective effort toward transparency and accountability. Sustainable finance, which seeks to align financial systems with sustainable development by integrating ESG factors into decision-making processes, depends on such collective action. This is essential as it mobilizes capital toward projects and initiatives that contribute to long-term environmental and social well-being, ensuring that economic growth does not come at the expense of future generations. Without transparency and accountability from all market participants, the goal of sustainable finance remains out of reach. However the reliability of disclosed information has become a significant concern (Amel- Zadeh and Serafeim, 2018; Diouf and Boiral, 2017; van Duuren et al., 2016). Various forms of misrepresentation exist: "greenwashing," which involves the overstatement of environmental achievements, and "brownwashing," which refers to the understatement of these achievements. Firms can exploit flexible standards in ESG reporting, often using vague, boilerplate language that obscures their true actions (Crilly et al., 2016). In extreme cases, such as the Volkswagen scandal, companies may engage in deceptive practices that not only contradict their stated ESG commitments but also involve illegal activities to maintain a façade of sustainability leadership (Siano et al., 2017). The motivations behind these practices vary; firms often resort to greenwashing in anticipation of greater stakeholder engagement, while brownwashing becomes more prevalent in deregulated environments where shareholder interests dominate (Kim and Lyon, 2015). Given these challenges, the transition from voluntary to mandatory ESG disclosure represents a critical step in ensuring access to sustainable information, making transparency and sustainability reporting mandatory for all large financial market participants. These regulations aim to enhance transparency, comparability, and accountability by enforcing specific standards. Research shows that mandatory disclosure not only increases ESG information but also improves its quality by imposing stricter reporting frameworks (Krueger et al., 2021). Moreover, external scrutiny from NGOs and regulatory bodies has been shown to effectively reduce misrepresentation practices (Kim and Lyon, 2015). However, the success of these regulations depends on a robust regulatory framework, effective enforcement, and accurate ESG data reporting. As ESG reporting evolves, collaboration among academics, practitioners, and policymakers will be essential in ensuring these disclosures meaningfully reflect organizational sustainability and advance sustainable finance. To address these complexities, this thesis provides a comprehensive examination of the regulatory and strategic dimensions of ESG disclosures. The first chapter of this thesis presents the harmonization challenges faced during the initial efforts to regulate ESG disclosures at the EU level and assesses, based on a comparative analysis of research findings and country-cultural dimensions, the role of cultural and economic contexts in shaping the interpretation and application of these regulatory mandates. Notably, the chapter sheds light on the importance of material and strategic forward-looking information in enhancing the quality of these disclosures, aligning with the forthcoming regulatory revisions. Based on an experimental analysis, the second chapter offers insights into how the time-horizon precision of ESG disclosures influences their perceived credibility among stakeholders, exploring the joint effects of precision and stakeholder experience. The third chapter investigates the relationship between sustainability-forward-looking disclosures and stock liquidity, using empirical analysis to uncover the financial implications of precise ESG reporting. The fourth chapter explores the potential of generative AI in democratizing sustainability assessments, highlighting the opportunities and challenges in broadening access to ESG evaluations
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
Author Under Sail The Imagination of Jack London, 1893-1902
No full textIn Author Under Sail, Jay Williams offers the first complete literary biography of Jack London as a professional writer engaged in the labor of writing. It examines the authorial imagination in London's work, the use of imagination in both his fiction and nonfiction, and the ways he defined imagination in the creative process in his business dealings with his publishers, editors, and agents. In this first volume of a two-volume biography, Williams traverses the years 1893 to 1902, from London's "Story of a Typhoon" to The People of the Abyss. The Jack London who emerges in the pages of Author Under Sail is a writer whose partnership with publishers, most notably his productive alliance with George Brett of Macmillan, was one of the most formative in American literary history. London pioneered many author models during the heyday of realism and naturalism, blurring the boundaries of these popular genres by focusing on absorption and theatricality and the representation of the seen and unseen. London created an impassioned, sincere, and extremely personal realism unlike that of other American writers of the time. Author Under Sail is a literary tour de force that reveals the full range of London as writer, creative citizen, and entrepreneur at the same time it sheds light on the maverick side of machine-age literature.Intro -- Title Page -- Copyright Page -- Dedication -- Contents -- Acknowledgments -- Introduction -- 1. Spirit Truth -- 2. From Absorption to Theatricality and Back Again -- 3. "I Will Build a New Present" -- 4. Sons as Authors -- 5. Fathers as Publishers -- 6. The Daughter as Author -- 7. Lovers as Authors -- 8. At Sea with the Family -- 9. Yellow News, Yellow Stories -- 10. The Return Home -- Notes -- Bibliography -- Index -- About Jay WilliamsIn Author Under Sail, Jay Williams offers the first complete literary biography of Jack London as a professional writer engaged in the labor of writing. It examines the authorial imagination in London's work, the use of imagination in both his fiction and nonfiction, and the ways he defined imagination in the creative process in his business dealings with his publishers, editors, and agents. In this first volume of a two-volume biography, Williams traverses the years 1893 to 1902, from London's "Story of a Typhoon" to The People of the Abyss. The Jack London who emerges in the pages of Author Under Sail is a writer whose partnership with publishers, most notably his productive alliance with George Brett of Macmillan, was one of the most formative in American literary history. London pioneered many author models during the heyday of realism and naturalism, blurring the boundaries of these popular genres by focusing on absorption and theatricality and the representation of the seen and unseen. London created an impassioned, sincere, and extremely personal realism unlike that of other American writers of the time. Author Under Sail is a literary tour de force that reveals the full range of London as writer, creative citizen, and entrepreneur at the same time it sheds light on the maverick side of machine-age literature.Description based on publisher supplied metadata and other sources.Electronic reproduction. Ann Arbor, Michigan : ProQuest Ebook Central, YYYY. Available via World Wide Web. Access may be limited to ProQuest Ebook Central affiliated libraries
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