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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
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
Breaking Chains, Building Hope:Innovative Strategies for Ending the HIV/AIDS Epidemic in Tanzania by 2030
Get PDFChapter 1: General Introduction This chapter introduces the HIV/AIDS epidemic in Tanzania, focusing on vulnerable populations such as female sex workers, men who have sex with men, and people who inject drugs. It highlights socio-economic challenges and gaps in the healthcare system that hinder HIV prevention and treatment. The study emphasizes the importance of targeted interventions tailored to the needs of these groups to meet UNAIDS 2030 goals. The chapter lays the foundation for integrating evidence-based strategies into national and global HIV efforts in Tanzania. Chapter 2: Predictors of HIV among High-Risk Male Populations in Tanzania This chapter explores factors linked to HIV seropositivity among high-risk male populations, including men who have sex with men and female sex workers. It identifies key risk factors such as lack of circumcision, sexually transmitted infections, and harmful alcohol use. These insights are vital for developing targeted interventions to reduce HIV transmission in these groups, which is critical for controlling the epidemic in Tanzania. Chapter 3: HIV Seroconversion Among Female Sex Workers This chapter examines high rates of HIV seroconversion among female sex workers, with contributing factors like inconsistent condom use and exposure to violence. The findings stress the need for comprehensive, tailored interventions that address individual behaviors and structural challenges. By improving healthcare access and reducing stigma, these interventions can significantly lower HIV transmission rates among female sex workers, contributing to broader efforts to control HIV in Tanzania. Chapter 4: Effect of Antiretroviral Therapy on Fertility Rate among Women Living with HIV This chapter investigates how antiretroviral therapy (ART) affects fertility rates among women living with HIV in Tanzania, revealing that ART use influences reproductive behavior. The study emphasizes integrating reproductive health services with HIV care to meet the comprehensive needs of women on ART. This integration is critical for improving maternal and child health outcomes and preventing mother-to-child transmission of HIV, offering valuable insights for public health policy. Chapter 5: Consistent Condom Use and Dual Protection among Female Sex Workers This chapter explores the factors influencing consistent condom use and dual protection among female sex workers. Barriers such as economic dependency and fear of violence are highlighted. The study stresses the importance of empowering female sex workers through community-based HIV prevention programs that address both sexual health and socio-economic challenges. Promoting safer sexual practices and socio-economic support is essential for reducing HIV transmission and preventing unintended pregnancies, contributing to improved public health in Tanzania. Chapter 6: Men's Comfort in Distributing or Receiving HIV Self-Test Kits This chapter investigates men's attitudes toward HIV self-testing, with a focus on challenges like stigma and privacy concerns. The study underscores the potential of HIV self-testing to increase access to testing services, especially for men who are less engaged with traditional health services. By addressing these barriers, self-testing can lead to earlier diagnosis and treatment, ultimately reducing HIV transmission. This chapter offers crucial guidance for expanding HIV testing initiatives and reaching underserved male populations. Chapter 7: General Discussion and Conclusion The final chapter synthesizes the key findings and examines their broader implications for HIV prevention and care in Tanzania. It highlights the need for targeted, evidence-based interventions focused on key populations as a critical component in controlling the HIV epidemic. The chapter provides actionable recommendations for policymakers and healthcare providers, advocating for integrated, multi-dimensional approaches to tackle the complex challenges of HIV/AIDS. These strategies are essential for achieving the goal of ending the epidemic by 2030, with collaboration between stakeholders being key to success
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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