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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
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
Principles Behind Semantic Relation between Common Abbreviations and their Expansions on Instagram
Full text linkThe phenomenon of abbreviation used on Instagram is an interesting thing since the users modify the abbreviation form of expansion words making deviation from the original meaning. The principle of meaning relation between abbreviations and their expansions is used to make a change to the purposes of Instagram users. This research was aimed to describe the principle of abbreviation used in Instagram. An exploitation method was used by the technique of making screenshots and recording the abbreviation data. The results of research indicate that the principle of abbreviation consists of three forms namely inclusion, contact, and complementary. The results of this research can be very effective in understanding as well as how to use abbreviations, especially on Instagram. The Novelty of the study is in investigating the abbreviation used in Instagram
Using Mobile-Assisted Language to Encourage EFL Learning among Indonesian Learners of English
Full text linkDigital Literacy (DL) is defined as the ability to use information and communication
technology to communicate with cognitive and technical skills. One of the Digital Literacy is Mobile-Assisted Language Learning (MALL) or mobile phones-based language learning. Merits of this study are worthy of helping learners easier understand the language learning materials presented by either guided face to face in the classroom or self-learning out of the school. The study used experimental and control classes to compare the results that the significance of Mobile-Assisted Language Learning in learning language could be prescribed. Refer to the initial students’ ability, this study designed pre and post-test for the experiment. Furthermore, participants were 40 students of second-year students at the English Education Department. Same topics were taught for experiment and control class in alter methods. The results claimed that the using post-test of MALL had merits on improving experimental group more than control group performance. The results declared that using MALL would encourage students learning activities such as self-language learning, enriching vocabulary, promoting teacher’s pedagogic, student’s cognitive, writing skill, reading comprehension, speaking, grammar and listening skill. Lastly, this paper implied MALL as a reference for future curriculum and material developmen
Pemali Tradition in Indonesia Archipelago: People’s Perception, Attitude and Obedience
Full text linkAs a cultural heritage containing traditional teachings, Pemali has been since
long time practiced by the local people of Indonesia in almost all parts of the
archipelago. The traditional teachings are nowadays potential of conflicting with
the current life style of people due to a number of factors. This study aims at
providing data and information about perception, attitude, and obedience of
Indonesian people toward the pemali by investigating four independent variables
i.e. ethnic group, sex, age, and education of the samples. A total of 318 samples
of Indonesian people residing in East Kalimantan Province participated in the
study. The data of perception, attitude, and obedience collected by questionnaires
form the samples specified in each of the four independent variables were then
analyzed quantitatively by using analysis of variance (Anova) procedure,
homogeneity test, and multiple comparison test. The statistic computations of the
data analysis were done by applying SPSS computer program. The results of the
analysis indicated that the majority of samples performed good perception as well
as positive attitude toward pemali. In terms of obedience toward pemali, samples‘
obedience was categorized into 3 levels: very high, high, and moderate. The
study concluded that amid the modern life style of the present era, the archipelago
people keep upholding the local cultural values handed down from their ancestors
as parts of their national identity
Transforming Speaking Skills in Junior High School: How CLT Boosts Interactional Communication
No full textThis research investigates the effectiveness of the Communicative Language Teaching (CLT) method in enhancing interactional speaking skills among junior high school students. CLT, with its emphasis on real-life communication and interactive classroom activities, has been widely recognized as a promising approach in language teaching. This study aims to explore how CLT can help students improve their speaking abilities, particularly in real-world communicative contexts. The findings from this study indicate that CLT is an effective method in developing interactional speaking skills, with students demonstrating increased fluency, confidence, and willingness to engage in conversations. The paper concludes by recommending CLT as a vital method for language teachers in junior high schools, as it fosters interactive communication and practical language usage
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