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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
Malay aesthetic concept through malay woodcarving motifs in visual artworks / Nuratikah Abu Hassan, Ponirin Amin and Suhaimi Tohid
Full text linkWoodcarving is a cottage industry for the Malays in ancient times and it is one of the tangible heritages that should be preserving and sustained. Unfortunately, it is not widespread and only covers the states on the East Coast as Kelantan, Terengganu and Pahang. Traditional Malay woodcarving depicts the Malay concept of beauty, which governs seven basic principles, like spiritualism or mysticism, unity, symbolism, refinement, and flexibility. Furthermore, this study is to identify the Malay traditional woodcarving motifs in visual artworks based on interpretations
of Malay aesthetic principles and elements in order to proven that the motifs is represent the Malay aesthetic concept. The various selected samples of artworks has been identify and analysed used a theory of Malay beauty concept by Zakaria Ali (1989). Qualitative methods are applied in this study and it based on the process of gather the data analysis form the literature
within Malay aesthetic context and interlinking it to the visual analysis artwork. Indeed, the outcome of this study the motifs in the visual artworks which have represent a Malay aesthetic and it will sustain the uniqueness of Malay art in Malaysia for the next generations to appreciate it
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
Facial expression and the mask / Syazwani Abd Rahim, Ponirin Amin and Rafeah Legino
Full text linkThis research is about the mask which is usually worn on the face, for protection, social environments and sometimes it is a part of decoration or craft in any performance, ceremonial and practical purposes. The mask functions as an expression which can be changed depending on the situation and place. The message of the expression will convey information directly to the audience or people around. This study focuses on multiple expressions, such as joy, sadness, fear, disgusts or contempt. Therefore the mask is also part of conservation piece to protect the original objects from disappearing. This study is to determine the types of facial expression from different masks, which were viewed and analysed then constructed into visual development according to the themes that have been identified with appropriate face expression character into installations sculpture artwork. Furthermore, this study focusses on alternative printmaking which differs from the traditional method. Making installations artwork depends on the creativity of the artists, idea and the ability to overcome technical problems. Artwork needs large space and form to be displayed, However, the idea of multiple print have been created for multiple copies of the same original object using casting technique. This technique originates from the use of ceramic such as POP (plaster of Paris) and slip. Creating the mould makes the object prominent and suitable to be transferred into installations elements either in a small or large space. The beauty of making artwork from alternative technique is the artists must be creative, be a good designer, full of knowledge in ceramic and brave or able to multitask to create the artwork. The audience must understand when they see this artwork because 3D work is actually a copy of the real original object and is applied into art pieces. The purpose of this study is to show the importance of expression in our daily life when facing different situations or being in different environments, the expression make humans move display different facets of life. Therefore, the impact from this artwork does not only reflect the audience but it also illustrates how the techno culture will support the masks pieces
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
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