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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
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
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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“Burdened”: A Collection of Short Stories about Eldest-Born Daughters in Immigrant Families“Burdened”: A Collection of Short Stories about Eldest-Born Daughters in Immigrant Families
No full textOnline discourse often paints eldest daughters in immigrant families as carrying an
outsized burden within their homes. Many feel that there is a tendency for a larger portion of responsibility to fall on them, whether that is emotional weight or tangible tasks. The roles assigned to them are influenced by birth order, race, and gender. These factors intersect to give them a unique position in their families, influenced by the challenges of migration, the duties assigned to eldest children, and the patriarchal society around them. This collection of short stories depicts the lives of five eldest daughters in immigrant families: Minahil, Ty, Eniola, Vivian, and Luna. These characters come from different backgrounds and have specific family
dynamics that affect the stories I tell about them. By sharing a slice of their lives, these stories function to tell about just a few of the experiences, joys, and pressures that oldest daughters face.Plan II Honors Progra
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Literature: Why?
Full text linkThe purpose and role of literature in modern society has been a topic of much debate in
recent times. With the advent of technology and digital media, the current state of reading
and books has undergone significant changes. This thesis explores the importance of
literature in contemporary society, with a focus on what writers gain from writing, how
literature shapes our social dynamics, and the reading habits of University of Texas at
Austin students. The thesis begins by examining the intrinsic value of literature and the
ways in which it enhances our lives. It argues that literature is not only a source of
entertainment but also provides us with insight into the human experience, helping us to
understand ourselves and others better. The role of the writer is also explored, with an
emphasis on the creative process and the personal and social benefits that come with
writing. The thesis then moves on to discuss the ways in which literature shapes our social
dynamics. It highlights the role of literature in promoting empathy, fostering
understanding and encouraging critical thinking. The impact of literature on social and
cultural norms is also explored, with a particular focus on how it can challenge or reinforce
existing power structures. The thesis also includes a survey of University of Texas at Austin
students, exploring their reading habits and interactions with literature on a day-to-day
basis. The survey results provide valuable insights into the reading preferences and habits
of young adults and offer recommendations on how universities can improve their
relations with literature. In conclusion, the thesis argues that literature plays a vital role in
modern society, shaping our social dynamics and helping us to better understand the world
around us. It provides recommendations for universities and other institutions on how
they can improve the reading habits and interactions of their students, and ultimately
contribute to the continued growth and development of literature in the 21st century.Plan II Honors Progra
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A Collection of Short Stories on the Subject of Medicine
Full text linkA Collection of Short Stories on the Subject of Medicine consists of three short stories. Each revolves around the experiences of a patient with some kind of illness.Englis
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