Studying Informetrics, Bibliometrics, Scientometrics and Webometrics in the World [PDF]
The purpose of this study is the content analysis of the books and theses published in informetrics, bibliometrics, scientometrics and webometrics in the world. This study is an applied research.
Ali Sharafi+2 more
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Bibliometric-enhanced Retrieval Models for Big Scholarly Information Systems [PDF]
Bibliometric techniques are not yet widely used to enhance retrieval processes in digital libraries, although they offer value-added effects for users. In this paper we will explore how statistical modelling of scholarship, such as Bradfordizing or network analysis of coauthorship network, can improve retrieval services for specific communities, as ...
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While bibliometrics have been used for years in academia, recent conversations into their responsible use have driven a need for greater understanding of bibliometrics and research impact within the academic community.
Megan Palmer, Laura Bredahl, Kari Weaver
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An Examination of Bibliometrics in Calls for Major Canadian Research Awards
This study aimed to determine if bibliometrics are being sought as part of research award competitions, through an examination of calls for fifteen major Canadian research awards.
Krista Louise Alexander, Sean McLaughlin
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A review of the characteristics of 108 author-level bibliometric indicators [PDF]
An increasing demand for bibliometric assessment of individuals has led to a growth of new bibliometric indicators as well as new variants or combinations of established ones. The aim of this review is to contribute with objective facts about the usefulness of bibliometric indicators of the effects of publication activity at the individual level.
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A heuristic approach to author name disambiguation in bibliometrics databases for large-scale research assessments [PDF]
National exercises for the evaluation of research activity by universities are becoming regular practice in ever more countries. These exercises have mainly been conducted through the application of peer-review methods. Bibliometrics has not been able to offer a valid large-scale alternative because of almost overwhelming difficulties in identifying ...
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Rating and Ranking the Role of Bibliometrics and Webometrics in Nursing and Midwifery
Background. Bibliometrics are an essential aspect of measuring academic and organizational performance. Aim. This review seeks to describe methods for measuring bibliometrics, identify the strengths and limitations of methodologies, outline strategies ...
Patricia M. Davidson+7 more
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Projected Futures: An In-Depth Analysis of Emerging Nuclear Fusion Technologies [PDF]
This research aims to examine the nuclear fusion technology field using the intellectual structure drawing technique. It is worth mentioning that the reason for focusing on this area, atomic fusion, is its peaceful applications and unlimited fuel to ...
sahar kousari, Sajedeh Abdi, anna eydan
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Publication and citation statistics for UK astronomers [PDF]
This article presents a survey of publication and citation statistics for 835 UK professional astronomers: the majority of academics and contract researchers within the UK astronomical community. I provide histograms of these bibliometrics for the whole sample as well as of the median values for the individual departments. I discuss the distribution of
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Are quality assessments in science affected by anchoring effects? The proposal of a follow-up study.
We plan to empirically study the assessment of scientific papers within the framework of the anchoring-and-adjustment heuristic. This study is a follow-up study which is intended to answer open questions from the previous study with the same topic ...
Lutz Bornmann, Christian Ganser
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