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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
The Added Value of Community Engagement in Public Design for Landscape Architecture Professionals
No full textThis thesis examines three uniquely different community engagement methods that explore the relationship between community values and the physical landscape in two Appalachian communities; Austinville, VA and St. Paul, VA. Each community engagement method is 1) introduced via literature review/case study, 2) modified from the case study to suit local conditions, and 3) analyzed for effectiveness in connecting local values and the physical landscape. I then reflected on this academic research through the lens of a three-year employment as a community development and natural asset planner with a 501(c)3 non-profit in southwest Virginia. The professional experience revealed five community systems that impacted the overall effectiveness of community engagement processes and had the potential to position communities, and their public projects, for a higher level of success. The community systems included: Capacity and Readiness, Involvement, Leadership, Communication, Frame of Reference and Community Vision. Research and professional practice together suggested that an intentional effort to understand and incorporate community values via community engagement ultimately led to more meaningful designs in the public sector.Master of Landscape ArchitectureThis thesis examines three uniquely different community engagement exercises that explore the connection between a community’s core set of principles and the physical landscape in two Appalachian communities; Austinville, VA and St. Paul, VA. Each community engagement exercise is 1) introduced by looking at previously completed projects, 2) modified from the previous project to be customized for each communities specific needs, and 3) analyzed for effectiveness in understanding how local values relate to the physical landscape. I reflected on this academic research after completing a three-year employment as a community development and natural asset planner with a 501(c)3 non-profit in southwest Virginia. The professional experience revealed five “community systems” that determined, in part, whether the community engagement exercise would be successful. The community systems included: Capacity and Readiness, Involvement, Leadership, Communication, Frame of Reference and Community Vision. Recognizing and enhancing these community systems early in the design process positioned communities, and their public projects, for a higher level of success. Research and professional experience together suggested that an intentional effort to understand and incorporate community members and their personal values into a design ultimately led to more meaningful designs in the public sector
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
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
Sun, VA: Conceptual Redevelopment Plan for the Former Sun Motors Property
No full textThe Community Design Assistance Center (CDAC) of Virginia Tech received a U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) Brownfields Assessment grant to assess and help communities develop conceptual redevelopment plans for potentially contaminated sites in southwest Virginia communities.
The EPA Assessment Grant provides funding for CDAC to help communities determine if a site is contaminated (and if so, with what), and then to plan for the possible redevelopment of that site through conceptual design development.
The purpose of this project was to work with a Stakeholders Committee to create a conceptual redevelopment plan for former Sun Motors property. The primary end-use of the property would be a solid waste transfer station operated by Russell County
Olive Hill, KY: Casey Park Conceptual Design
No full textTwo massive floods in May and July of 2010 nearly destroyed Olive Hill, KY’s downtown area. Recovery continues but, according to many, parts of town are “full of ugly” with dilapidated/empty buildings, vacant lots, and a depressing loss. Even with a newly designated “Trail Town” initiative (a successful component of recovery), struggle is real. The Galaxy Project, Inc. is striving to establish a youth center with the primary goal being that youth become change agents in their community through volunteer services and direct involvement. The site of the former Cowden’s sewing factor on Railroad Street is a perfect opportunity to provide green space downtown, provide engagement opportunities, and stormwater runoff. This project, known as “Casey Park,” afforded a perfect, challenging, and high impact project for town beautification, KY nature appreciation, education of area youth, and is “expected to stir economic development for generations”. The Casey Park project is located on Railroad Street, parallel to Tygart Creek. Although many blighted buildings remain in town that reveal years of lingering flood damage and abandonment. The redevelopment of Casey Park could be a beautiful and beneficial boost to downtown. Casey Park has the potential to initiate positive change and kick start a larger conversation throughout the community about revitalization. Originally, the location of Casey Park held a long-standing sewing factory on 3.25 acres. Now, it is a large vacant lot, of 2.92 acres (a 0.33 acre portion was sold for the Olive Hill Fire Department training house). This plot will help fulfill flood compliance requirements and is within easy walking distance for horse trail riders, canoers, cyclists, and locals all ages. The property has additional flexibility by utilizing the adjoining OHFD training parking lot. The park could possibly boast botanical hands-on learning opportunities for students, provide tree/plant labels, unique local history signage, a meditation garden, natural fountain, wellness walk-path, and gathering area for larger groups. This would draw locals, regional schools, and potential tourists to grow business and move Olive Hill closer towards its goal of a beautiful tourism town.false (Extension publication?)CDAC project team: Elizabeth Gilboy, director; Nick Proctor, Xiaofei Shi, Alex JonesPrepared for the Galaxy Project, Inc
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