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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
Empowering Klong Khu Village: Leveraging Consultation Democracy and the Spirit of Community Culture for Pioneering Local Problem-Solving
No full text In the quest to empower Klong Khu Village, this participatory action research examines an engaging story of multisectoral engagement within the community, guided by the principles of consultation democracy. The study meticulously employed four potent instruments designed to foster consultative democracy throughout distinct stages of the process: 1) Public Meetings and Forums, 2) Citizen Surveys, 3) One-on-One Interviews, 4) Community Surveys and Mapping, 5) Capacity Building, and 6) Evaluation of Consultative Initiatives. The research adopted a comprehensive approach, utilizing both quantitative and qualitative data analyses to derive meaningful insights from the application of these dynamic tools. The findings illuminate the pressing issues confronting the community, primarily revolving around two core challenges: the rampant nocturnal motorcycle rides by adolescents, disregarding the safety of lives and property, and the vexing issue of drug-related problems. Interestingly, this research underscores the instrumental role of a robust community culture. It is the binding force that fosters consensus and cultivates active participation, not only among the residents but also with relevant agencies. Through this harmonious collaboration, sustainable solutions emerge, paving the way for the village to reclaim its vitality and spirit in pioneering consultative democracy for local problem-solving. This vibrant journey showcases the remarkable power of community culture as a catalyst for transformative change.
Keywords: Consultation Democracy, Community Culture, Community Problem
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
Navigating Trust: A Comparative Analysis of Generalized and Particularized Trust on the Quality of Life of Family Caregivers in Lower Northern Thailand
No full text This study explores the nuanced influences of generalized and particularized trust on the quality of life among family caregivers in Lower Northern Thailand, with a specific focus on elderly individuals experiencing dependency conditions in Health Region 2. The population of interest, totaling 11,187 dependent elderly individuals, necessitated a comprehensive approach to sample selection. Utilizing Taro Yamane’s formula, the study strategically sampled 400 family caregivers through Quota Sampling, ensuring proportional representation from Sukhothai, Tak, Phitsanulok, Uttaradit, and Phetchabun provinces. The research tools, meticulously crafted questionnaires, draw from the WHOQOL-100 instrument and cover three distinct themes: general information, family caregiver trust, and quality of life. The analysis employs a multifaceted approach, encompassing descriptive statistics, a correlation matrix, and advanced regression techniques. Findings reveal a complex interplay of trust dynamics shaping the caregiving landscape. Generalized trust fosters societal confidence and community engagement, while particularized trust, deeply embedded in familial bonds, emerges as a cornerstone in the caregiving experience. Acknowledging cultural nuances and social intricacies, the study underscores the heightened relevance of particularized trust in enhancing the well-being of family caregivers. This research, enriched by a diverse sample of 400 family caregivers across provinces, contributes significantly to the discourse on caregiver dynamics. The findings highlight the importance of familial and interpersonal relationships in improving the quality of life for family caregivers in Lower Northern Thailand. Interventions should prioritize strengthening family bonds, communication strategies, and support networks, leveraging the cultural emphasis on trust and collaboration. Targeted initiatives should address the needs of female caregivers aged 51-60, focusing on education, financial support, and income generation for those below the poverty line. Continuous research is encouraged to ensure interventions remain responsive to the evolving caregiving dynamics in the region.
Keywords: Generalized Trust, Particularized Trust, Quality of Life, Family Caregivers, Lower Northern Thailan
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
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
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