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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
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
A Comparison of Motivation Between Registered Nurses Participating in Gamified and Non-Gamified Learning Modules
Get PDFAim: The purpose of this study was to answer two main questions: First, does the utilization of gamification in online continued education modules motivate Registered Nurses (RNs)? And second, is the Instructional Materials Motivational Survey (IMMS) a valid tool to assess motivation in the RN population?
Background: In Alberta, RNs require participation in yearly educational activities to adhere to continuing competence program requirements and to maintain licensure. Alberta’s regulatory nursing body offers several online learning modules that RNs may complete as a component of their continuing competence program. Of these modules, three were developed using a voice over, didactic instructional strategy, whereas the remaining two were gamified. In recent years, gamification has been heralded as an innovative instructional strategy that has the ability to positively impact learner motivation, knowledge recall, and satisfaction. However, these relationships remain largely unexplored in the practicing RN population.
Methods: Using a two-group, post-intervention design, participants were recruited via convenience sampling to complete the IMMS following their completion of an online module. Two hundred and thirty-one Alberta RNs from a variety of practice backgrounds participated. Data analysis included the use of descriptive and inferential statistics, and Principal Components Analysis (PCA).
Results: This work resulted in three manuscripts: 1) The first manuscript is an integrative review that examines gamification in nursing literature using Whittemore and Knafl’s framework. 2) The second manuscript is an overview of survey methodology and threats that have arisen due to digital technological advancement. 3) The third manuscript is the main research study that explores the relationship between gamification and RN motivation, and IMMS validation among the RN population.
Conclusion: First, gamification is an increasingly popular instructional strategy for consideration in nursing literature. Several areas arose from the thematic analysis including construct conceptualization, motivation, the application of gaming elements, the role of technology, and others. Most importantly, construct conceptualization emerged as a significant finding and due to its interwoven influence on the other thematic findings, it was recommended as a priority area of focus for nurse researchers, as a lack of construct conceptualization is consequential. Next, the utilization of survey methodology requires skill, effort, and appropriate consideration; surveys should not be dismissed as an easily used methodology due to their pervasive use in society. The nursing population is not exempt from the threats created by the digital technological evolution, and this manuscript provides a broad overview for nurse researchers considering survey methodology use. Last, the main study determined that there was no noted difference in motivation between RNs completing a gamified versus non-gamified module, and while the components of attention and relevance were supported by the PCA, the constructs of confidence and satisfaction were not. Unfortunately, the lack of difference in motivation between the two groups and the partial validation of the IMMS could be attributed to the limitations of the study. However, these findings still contributed to the foundation of nursing knowledge regarding the understudied area of gamification and the IMMS in a post-graduate nursing population, and also provided an impetus for future exploration of the relationships between gamification, motivation, continued education opportunities, and potential influence on patient outcomes. Future study should build upon the limitations noted, such as the use of a comparative and randomized research design; this is necessary to better understand the relationship between gamification and motivation of RNs, as well as further IMMS validation among an RN population
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
Interventions Aimed At Improving Emotional Intelligence in Nursing Students: An Integrative Literature Review
Get PDFEmotional intelligence (EI) is increasingly recognized as crucial in nursing education and practice, driving this integrative review on interventions improving EI in nursing students. A comprehensive literature search through CINAHL, ERIC, Cochrane, and PsycINFO, supplemented by hand searching, included EI-focused studies for nursing students, assessed using the Johns Hopkins Nursing Evidence-Based Practice Checklist. Seventeen studies from eight countries (2015–2024) revealed diverse interventions—experiential learning, mindfulness, self-care training, lectures, digital storytelling, and simulation-based approaches—demonstrating consistent effectiveness in multiple specialties. Mindfulness and self-care significantly improved EI; effectiveness was not duration-dependent, underscoring content and delivery over length. While experiential learning holds value, integrating mindfulness, self-care, and reflective practices may offer stronger EI benefits. Future research should employ larger randomized controlled trials with standardized EI measures and longitudinal designs to assess lasting impacts. Nursing education programs should adopt a holistic EI approach, prioritizing both personal growth and professional competence
Author-wise bibliometric analysis based on entropy.
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