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About Learning Discrete Mathematics at Bulgarian School
Get PDFThe present work is dedicated to the learning discrete mathematics at Bulgarian school. A review of syllabuses and standards has been made. A project of learning discrete mathematics elements from first to twelve class is proposed
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
ACTIVE AGING AMONG THE ELDERLY AND ITS ECONOMIC AND SOCIAL CONSEQUENCES IN BULGARIA
Get PDFThis study investigates the multidimensional factors contributing to active ageing among older adults in Bulgaria and examines its broader implications for the country’s social and economic development. Moving beyond traditional notions of ageing as a period of dependency and withdrawal, active ageing is framed here as a dynamic process that empowers older individuals to remain healthy, socially engaged, and economically productive. The novelty of this research lies in its integrative approach, combining sociological, economic, and technological perspectives to assess how ageing can be redefined as an opportunity rather than a burden. By evaluating key determinants—such as physical and mental health, intergenerational relationships, social integration, economic security, lifelong learning, and digital inclusion—the study provides a holistic understanding of what enables active participation in society later in life. Particular emphasis is placed on Bulgaria’s unique demographic context, marked by accelerated population ageing, a declining working-age population, and high rates of youth outmigration. These challenges intensify the need for effective policies and community-based interventions that promote independence, dignity, and lifelong contribution. The analysis highlights that active ageing is not only shaped by personal capacity but also by the accessibility of public services, the inclusiveness of social networks, and the digital readiness of the elderly population. Furthermore, the study underscores how societal attitudes toward older people influence their opportunities for social inclusion and economic engagement. By identifying enablers and barriers, this research offers actionable insights for policymakers aiming to strengthen Bulgaria’s resilience in the face of demographic change through inclusive, age-positive development strategies
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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