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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
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
Green Sukuk: leveraging Islamic finance for ecological sustainability
Full text linkGreen sukuk as a Shari’ah-compliant financial instrument has emerged as an important mechanism to finance sustainable projects that are environmentally friendly and adhere to Islamic ethical principles. This study explores the Islamic perspective on green sukuk, emphasizing its alignment with the objectives of Shari’ah (maqasid al-Shari’ah) in supporting environmental management and ecological sustainability. In addition, this study examines various green sukuk structures, including Murabahah, Istisna’, and Wakalah, demonstrating their adaptability to various financing needs. By analysing the relationship between Islamic values and green finance, this study highlights the role of green sukuk in addressing global environmental challenges, particularly in Malaysia and Indonesia. With a positive trajectory, green sukuk issuance has the potential to continue. This study also identifies key challenges, such as the absence of a standardized green taxonomy, limited secondary market, and high compliance costs associated with certification and reporting. To address these challenges, this study proposes specific policy recommendations, such as regulatory harmonization, capacity building, and alignment with global sustainability frameworks such as the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs). The findings of this study indicate that green sukuk provide an innovative and ethical solution to finance sustainable development while strengthening the principles of Islamic finance
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
Incorporating ESG Factors in Islamic Banking Financing Practices
No full textThis chapter explores the integration of environmental, social, and governance (ESG) factors in the financing approval processes of Islamic banks. It focuses on a case study of the only Islamic bank in Bosnia and Herzegovina. It is a good example as it works under European regulatory framework and EBRD ESG metrics. Emphasizing ethical and socially responsible banking in line with Islamic finance principles, the study investigates how ESG factors are incorporated into financing decisions. Interviews with bank managers provide insights into their perceptions and challenges in incorporating ESG considerations into the financing procedures. The findings indicate that integrating ESG factors into the bank’s financing procedures is at an early stage. Challenges include the lack of standardized ESG metrics, limited ESG analysis expertise, and the need for clearer regulatory guidelines. These obstacles undermine the full adoption of ESG criteria in the bank’s financing practices. This research contributes to the literature on sustainable finance in Islamic banking, underscoring the relevance of ESG factors. It also offers insights for policymakers and regulators on the challenges of incorporating ESG criteria in banking operations. To improve ESG integration, the chapter suggests development of standardized ESG metrics aligned with Islamic banking principles, enhancement of ESG analysis capabilities of the banks, and promoting collaboration between Islamic banks, regulators, and stakeholders. This approach aims to create clearer guidelines and frameworks for ESG incorporation in financing approvals. It should address both the practical and regulatory aspects of sustainable banking practices..</p
Author-wise bibliometric analysis based on entropy.
No full textAuthor-wise bibliometric analysis based on entropy.</p
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