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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
Promoting pupil attainment and social inclusion by enhancing the spoken language skills of children in Moss Bay Ward: Phase One Report for Samuel Lindow Foundation
Get PDFThe aim of this project is to promote educational attainment and social inclusion of children in an area of high deprivation, by enhancing their skills in spoken language.
The target for this stage of the phased project is to develop a research proposal for a pilot study that comprises a community-based language enrichment intervention initiative, which is tailored to the unique needs of the local community. It is anticipated that the pilot project outputs may subsequently be used to inform recommendations and planning for a wider roll-out of the initiative across the Region. In addition, the project findings will be used to underpin a bid for more substantial funding to assure future sustainability and more in-depth research into factors influencing effectiveness of the language enrichment initiative
Forewords: Technology for today and tomorrow
No full textThe history of our speech therapy profession is remarkable for the pace of change. From our origins just over a century ago when the focus was predominantly on articulation of speech and voice production, we moved steadily into the realms of linguistics, psychology, education and medicine; rapidly establishing distinctive roles in specialist assessment and intervention with new patient populations and client groups. It is highly commendable that as a collective professional community we are noted for being so creative, flexible and swift to adopt innovative new ways of working that have the potential to benefit the individuals we work with. But it is not always easy to ascertain the optimal way forwards: Who are the role models? Where are the leading examples of good practice? And how confident can we be that these approaches are evidence-based and effective?
This new book seeks to address these questions by mapping out the landscape of significant technological applications in healthcare and education that are beginning to be adopted and adapted across our speech therapy professional scope of practice. These chapters provide a comprehensive overview of a breadth of technology applications already in widespread use, as well as horizon-scanning for the likely next developments. The editors have shone a spotlight on the exciting potential that technology offers our profession for today and for tomorrow. But this enthusiasm is balanced with a
healthy measure of pragmatism for the constraints and considerations relevant to real-world practice.
The book opens with helpful definitions and advice to clarify terminology and orientate readers. The inclusion of commentary on specific technical requirements and resource implications is particularly valuable. There is a very practical “toolkit mentality”: an appropriate reminder that technologies should not be expected to deliver foolproof solutions, but need to be used judiciously to complement our existing repertoire of case management approaches. We need an informed debate about how best to navigate the professional issues posed by using some of these technologies. And additionally there are serious considerations for our professional associations about how employing
some of these technological advances may impact on future workforce planning.
Quite naturally across our international professional community there is some evident polarity in terms of the relative stages of adoption of some of these new technologies. Recently published exploratory studies with speech therapists have noted reported resistance in some groups towards changing traditional service models to incorporate the use of technology. Understanding these barriers – real and perceived – is crucial. These issues will inevitably encompass organisational readiness for change, as well as the knowledge, skills and confidence of individual practitioners. The chapters of this book will certainly speak to readers across this full spectrum: passionate converts and cautious novices alike. Read on to find exciting illustrative examples of best practice and experiences of using technology; to understand better how technology can enhance service delivery; and for support in identifying common challenges, practical solutions and strategies. Most of all, let us commit to ensure that whatever new technologies we employ, we must always plan ahead to document a systematic evaluation of the impact of our new ways of working: this is evidence-based
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