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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
Integer Sequences in Cryptography: A New Generalized Family and its Application
Full text linkInteger sequences play a pivotal role in cryptography, acting as foundational elements for numerous cryptographic algorithms. This comprehensive investigation examines integer sequences that have significantly impacted the sector in domains such as key generation, hash function design, and encryption protocol development, including their specific implementations. We conduct an unprecedented systematic review of existing literature, analysing fundamental properties of these sequences and detailing their contributions to well-established cryptographic areas. In addition, the research emphasises the various strengths and limitations associated with these sequences, as well as their practical applications in the realm of digital information security. This is accomplished by developing a categorisation framework that facilitates mapping of their contributions. Furthermore, this framework can be used as a reference point for future analyses in this field.
As a result, our initial emphasis was on the thorough investigation and conceptualisation of a novel integer sequence generation model. This model holds the potential to be remarkably unique, capable of unifying and encompassing both existing integer sequences and those yet to be discovered into a cohesive and comprehensive framework. Following this foundational work, our attention shifted to analysing the prospective applications of this model, particularly within the field of cryptography. Here, we honed in on the intricate concept of randomness, delving into a detailed analysis of its potential significance and the various implications it may hold for advancing cryptographic techniques and security protocols.
Randomness is a key ingredient in every area of cryptography and producing it should not be left to chance. Unfortunately, it is very difficult to produce true randomness, and consuming applications often call for large, high quality amounts on boot or in quick succession. To meet this requirement, we make use of Pseudo-Random Number Generators (PRNGs) which we initialise with a small amount of randomness to produce what we hope to be high quality pseudo-random output.
Therefore, our model has been instrumental in the design of a PRNG which has exhibited statistically significant capabilities, as well as satisfactory performance metrics, to corroborate its inherent randomness properties.
In summary, this study emphasises the considerable potential that exists for the ongoing exploration and development of novel applications involving integer sequences within the domain of cryptography. The findings suggest that these sequences could play a pivotal role in enhancing and advancing cryptographic methodologies, opening avenues for new innovations and improvements
Empowering Patients to Self-Care in Web-mediated Communication: A Multimodal Discourse Analysis. Nel volume Insights into Medical Communication, a cura di Gotti, M. / Maci, S. / Sala, M., Peter Lang, Berna, pp. 213-239
No full textThis study offers a multimodal discourse analytic description of online self-care communication as a dynamic and strategic medium for engaging people in their health. It does so by looking at the linguistic and visual resources used across Web-mediated texts, uncovering the potential meanings created for the social activities and purposes behind those resources. The paper breaks down as follows. First, the empirical material for corpus-driven analysis is indicated and the research method outlined. Secondly, the key findings of empirical data are analysed and discussed and, thirdly, tentative conclusions are drawn from contextualized material
When the internationalization of the URV goes hand in hand with that of the region
Full text linkInternationalisation of a higher education institution and the society. Internationalisation and third mission. Published at the URV Activ@ -Digital news of the URV (Diari digital de la Universitat Rovira i Virgili
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
Empowering patients to self-care in web-mediated communication: A multimodal discourse analysis
No full textThis study offers a multimodal discourse analytic description of online self-care communication as a dynamic and strategic medium for engaging people in their health. It does so by looking at the linguistic and visual resources used across Web-mediated texts, uncovering the potential meanings created for the social activities and purposes behind those resources. The paper breaks down as follows. First, the empirical material for corpus-driven analysis is indicated and the research method outlined. Secondly, the key findings of empirical data are analysed and discussed and, thirdly, tentative conclusions are drawn from contextualized material
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