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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
Nursing Students’ Intentions, Reasons, and Impediments Regarding English Communication With Foreign Co-workers
No full textA Comparison of Healthcare Students’ Views Regarding Workspace Communications in a Second Language
No full textThe Theory of Planned Behaviour and Healthcare Students' Intentions to Communicate With Foreign Co-workers
No full textIntercultural Communication in the Japanese Healthcare Workplace
Get PDFThe number of foreign healthcare professionals working in Japan is increasing rapidly. This paper explores the communication challenges and opportunities faced by non-Japanese healthcare workers in the Japanese healthcare sector. Key challenges include language barriers, differences in communication styles, and the hierarchical structure of Japanese workplaces. Non-Japanese workers can struggle with medical terminology and interpreting indirect communication, while Japanese colleagues may hesitate to offer feedback due to cultural norms. Moreover, intercultural differences among non-Japanese workers from various countries further complicate communication. Despite these challenges, fostering open lines of communication and addressing cultural gaps presents an opportunity to boost collaboration and inclusion within Japan’s healthcare workforce and improve patient care.departmental bulletin pape
Integrating Foreign Healthcare Workers into the Japanese Healthcare System: An Overview
No full textJapan, facing an ageing population and a shortage of healthcare professionals, is increasingly attempting to rely on foreign nurses to address these challenges. This overview examines the role of foreign nurses in Japan’s healthcare sector and the Economic Partnership Agreements (EPAs). EPAs have played a significant role in facilitating the entry of foreign nurses into Japan’s healthcare system, promoting international cooperation, and addressing labour shortages. This report delves into the impact of EPAs on the recruitment of foreign nurses. It also discusses the issues associated with retaining those nurses in the long term
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