505 research outputs found
33 Tips to Maximize Articles’ Citation Frequency
No full textThe number of citations contributes to over 30% in the university rankings. Therefore, most of the scientists are looking for an effective method to increase their citation record. On the other hand, increase research visibility in the academic world in order to receive comments and citations from fellow researchers across the globe, is essential.
Publishing a high quality paper in scientific journals is only the mid point towards receiving citation in the future. The balance of the journey is completed by disseminating the publications by using the proper “Research Tools”. This presentation provides 33 different tips for increasing the citation frequencies.Cite as: Nader Ale Ebrahim. "33 Tips to Maximize Articles’ Citation Frequency" Equitable Society Research Cluster (ESRC)-Research Seminar 2014. Eastin Hotel, Petaling Jaya, Malaysia. Jun. 2014. Available at: http://works.bepress.com/aleebrahim/8
Acoustic properties of natural fiber reinforced composite micro-perforated panel (NFRC-MPP) made from cork fiber and polylactic acid (PLA) using 3D printing
No full textThe present study investigated the acoustic performance of biodegradable MPP absorbers made of natural fiber-reinforced composites (NFRC) using 3D printing. The novelty of this current research lies in the recent development of a methodology that aids industry professionals in optimizing the production of MPP (Micro-Perforated Panel) at a competitive cost. This is achieved by addressing and eliminating various issues commonly faced in traditional manufacturing processes, such as manual preparation and pressing. The FDM technique was used to fabricate test samples utilizing the PLA/corkwood composite. Using an impedance tube device with two microphones, the acoustic absorption coefficients of MPPs with different perforation diameters, thicknesses, and perforation rates were measured. Maa's analytical model was used to predict the acoustic absorption performance. Moreover, considering the average sound absorption and total cost of fabricating the samples, RSM-CCD was employed to optimize these samples. In the end, the parallel arrangement of MPP double layer and the combination of MPP with kenaf porous material were tested in order to improve the sound absorption performance. The results showed that the average sound absorption coefficient of the NFRC-MPP sound absorber is 25 % more than that of conventional MPP sound absorbers. The sample with a perforation diameter of 0.70 mm, a panel thickness of 0.90 mm, and an 8 mm distance between the perforations was selected as the optimal sound absorber. The measurement and model data for NFRC-MPP panels do not correspond well. The parallel arrangement of two layers of MPP and the addition of an optimized kenaf layer behind the MPP significantly improved the sound absorption performance in the intended frequency range. The findings of this study, coupled with data available in the literature for other types of biocomposite Micro-Perforated Panel (MPP), strongly indicate that Cork fiber-based MPP exhibits substantial promise for application, either independently or in conjunction with Kenaf materials, as a material for acoustic conditioning. Implementing smart manufacturing techniques for acoustic panels not only enhances engineering noise control efforts but also amplifies the overall effectiveness of Hearing Conservation Programs
Accountability in Complex Organizations: World Bank Responses to Civil Society
No full textCivil society actors have been pushing for greater accountability of the World Bank for at least three decades. This paper outlines the range of accountability mechanisms currently in place at the World Bank along four basic levels: (1) staff, (2) project, (3) policy, and (4) board governance. We argue that civil society organizations have been influential in pushing for greater accountability at the project and policy levels, particularly through the establishment and enforcement of social and environmental safeguards and complaint and response mechanisms. But they have been much less successful in changing staff incentives for accountability to affected communities, or in improving board accountability through greater transparency in decision making, more representative vote allocation, or better parliamentary scrutiny. In other words, although civil society efforts have led to some gains in accountability with respect to Bank policies and projects, the deeper structural features of the institution - the incentives staff face and how the institution is governed- remain largely unchanged.
In Memory of Professor Ebrahim Behdad
No full textProfessor Ebrahim Behad, emeritus professor of Agricultural Research, Education and Extension Organization (AREEO), Isfahan Center, and professor at Islamic Azad University, Khorasgan branch passed away at the age of 85 on March 2021. Despite administrative responsibilities, he is the author of several books which some are references mostly for undergraduate students. His key role in holding two rounds of the Iranian Plant Protection Congress is memorable. Also, he published some peer-reviewed scientific articles and a lot of extension booklets and was involved in teaching and supervision the postgraduate students, mainly at the Isfahan University of Technology
Equality of Google Scholar with Web of Science Citations: Case of Malaysian Engineering Highly Cited Papers
No full textThis study uses citation analysis from two citation tracking databases, Google Scholar (GS) and ISI Web of Science, in order to test the correlation between them and examine the effect of the number of paper versions on citations. The data were retrieved from the Essential Science Indicators and Google Scholar for 101 highly cited papers from Malaysia in the field of engineering. An equation for estimating the citation in ISI based on Google scholar is offered. The results show a significant and positive relationship between both citation in Google Scholar and ISI Web of Science with the number of versions. This relationship is higher between versions and ISI citations (r = 0.395, p<0.01) than between versions and Google Scholar citations (r = 0.315, p<0.01). Free access to data provided by Google Scholar and the correlation to get ISI citation which is costly, allow more transparency in tenure reviews, funding agency and other science policy, to count citations and analyze scholars’ performance more precisely.Ale Ebrahim, N., Salehi, H., Embi, M. A., Danaee, M., Mohammadjafari, M., Zavvari, A., . . . Shahbazi-Moghadam, M. (2014). Equality of Google Scholar with Web of Science Citations: Case of Malaysian Engineering Highly Cited Papers. Modern Applied Science, 8(5), 63-69. doi: 10.5539/mas.v8n5p6
New Research Questions Statin ‘Benefit’ In People At Low Risk Of Heart Disease - 25 January 2011
No full textNEW DELHI - Although clinical studies have suggested that the cholesterol lowering drugs known as statins could benefit people who are not already ill with cardiovascular disease, this assumption may have been premature - according to the author of a new Cochrane systematic review of the effects of statins. Shah Ebrahim explains to Peter Goodwin how many of the drugs-industry sponsored trials showing statin benefits have shortcomings, and that the cautious advice is to reserve statin therapy for patients who already have heart disease and those at risk of having a heart attack since the side effects of very widespread use of these drugs among healthy low-risk people are not yet fully known
Contribution of Information and Communication Technology (ICT) in Country’S H-Index
No full textThe aim of this study is to examine the effect of Information and Communication Technology (ICT) development on country’s scientific ranking as measured by H-index. Moreover, this study applies ICT development sub-indices including ICT Use, ICT Access and ICT skill to find the distinct effect of these sub-indices on country’s H-index. To this purpose, required data for the panel of 14 Middle East countries over the period 1995 to 2009 is collected. Findings of the current study show that ICT development increases the H-index of the sample countries. The results also indicate that ICT Use and ICT Skill sub-indices positively contribute to higher H-index but the effect of ICT access on country’s H-index is not clear.Cite as:
FARHADI, M., SALEHI, H., EMBI, M. A., FOOLADI, M., FARHADI, H., AGHAEI CHADEGANI, A., & ALE EBRAHIM, N. (2013). Contribution of Information and Communication Technology (ICT) in Country’S H-Index. Journal of Theoretical and Applied Information Technology, 57(1), 122-127
Visibility and Citation Impact
No full textThe number of publications is the first criteria for assessing a researcher output. However, the main measurement for author productivity is the number of citations, and citations are typically related to the paper's visibility. In this paper, the relationship between article visibility and the number of citations is investigated. A case study of two researchers who are using publication marketing tools confirmed that the article visibility will greatly improve the citation impact. Some strategies to make the publications available to a larger audience have been presented at the end of this paper
Kelulut Honey-Incorporated Hybrid Gelatin-PVA Hydrogel for Wound Healing: Fabrication and In Vitro Characterization
No full textHydrogels are attractive biomaterials for skin replacement and tissue regeneration, offering advantages over split-skin grafts for large or irregular wounds. Honey-containing hydrogels are of particular interest, combining honey’s natural healing properties with the versatility of hydrogel matrices. This study aimed to develop a biocompatible, biodegradable, and mechanically stable hydrogel as a cutaneous substitute. To achieve this, different formulations were prepared using gelatin (GE), polyvinyl alcohol (PVA), and Kelulut honey (KH). The formulations were designated as: GE-PVA (6% (w/v) GE: 5% (w/v) PVA, without KH), GE-PVA-H1 (containing 1% (v/v) KH), GE-PVA-H5 (containing 5% (v/v) KH), and GE-PVA-H10 (containing 10% (v/v) KH). All formulations were crosslinked with 0.1% (w/v) genipin (GNP). GE-PVA-H1 and GE-PVA-H1-GNP showed swelling ratios of 110.18 ± 20.14% and 86.31 ± 14.27%, lower than GE-PVA-H5 (125.79 ± 23.76%), GE-PVA-H10 (132.79 ± 20.86%), and their crosslinked counterparts. All formulations had WVTR <1500 g/m−2h−1, with GE-PVA-H1-GNP at 501.21 ± 41.35 g/m−2h−1, GE-PVA-H5-GNP at 473.77 ± 44.10 g/m−2h−1, and GE-PVA-H10-GNP at 467.51 ± 73.59 g/m−2h−1. GE-PVA-H1-GNP exhibited the slowest biodegradation (0.0036 ± 0.0003 g/h vs. 0.0096–0.0206 g/h for other groups). Contact angle was lowest for GE-PVA-H1-GNP (38.46° ± 3.89°), confirming higher hydrophilicity compared with GE-PVA-H5/H10 groups. Resilience (98.85% ± 1.03%) and compression strength (77.42% ± 7.17%) of GE-PVA-H1-GNP were comparable to GE-PVA-H5-GNP and GE-PVA-H10-GNP. MTT assays confirmed cytocompatibility across all groups. Collectively, GE-PVA-H1-GNP emerged as the optimal formulation, combining mechanical stability, hydrophilicity, and biocompatibility for wound healing applications
Models of preconception care implementation in selected countries.
No full textGlobally, maternal and child health faces diverse challenges depending on the status of the development of the country. Some countries have introduced or explored preconception care for various reasons. Falling birth rates and increasing knowledge about risk factors for adverse pregnancy outcomes led to the introduction of preconception care in Hong Kong in 1998, and South Korea in 2004. In Hong Kong, comprehensive preconception care including laboratory tests are provided to over 4000 women each year at a cost of 12) for preconception health care services. These case studies illustrate programmatic feasibility of preconception care services to address maternal and child health and other public health challenges in developed and emerging economies
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