Altmetrics

Author : Andy Tattersall
Publisher : Facet Publishing
Page : 225 pages
File Size : 45,7 Mb
Release : 2016-06-21
Category : Language Arts & Disciplines
ISBN : 9781783300105

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Altmetrics by Andy Tattersall Pdf

This book gives an overview of altmetrics, its tools and how to implement them successfully to boost and measure research outputs. New methods of scholarly communication and dissemination of information are having a huge impact on how academics and researchers build profiles and share research. This groundbreaking and highly practical guide looks at the role that library and information professionals can play in facilitating these new ways of working and demonstrating impact and influence. Altmetrics focuses on research artefact level metrics that are not exclusive to traditional journal papers but also extend to book chapters, posters and data sets, among other items. This book explains the theory behind altmetrics, including how it came about, why it can help academics and where it sits amongst current measurements of impact. Editor Andy Tattersall draws on the expertise of leading altmetric innovators and practitioners, with chapters from Euan Adie, the founder of Altmetric.com; William Gunn, the Head of Academic Outreach at Mendeley and Ben Showers, author of the bestselling Facet title Library Analytics and Metrics. Readership: Altmetrics will empower library and information professionals working in higher education, researchers, academics and higher education leaders and strategists to develop the skills and knowledge needed to introduce and support altmetrics within their own institutions.

Author : Kim Johan Holmberg
Publisher : Chandos Publishing
Page : 170 pages
File Size : 40,7 Mb
Release : 2015-09-03
Category : Language Arts & Disciplines
ISBN : 9780081002773

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Altmetrics for Information Professionals by Kim Johan Holmberg Pdf

The goal of any research assessment is to evaluate the value or quality of the research in comparison to other research. As quality is highly subjective and difficult to measure, citations are used as a proxy. Citations are an important part of scholarly communication and a significant component of research evaluation, with the assumption being that highly cited work has influenced the work of many other researchers and hence it is more valuable. Recently we have seen new online data sources being researched for this purpose and disruptive ideas with the power to change research assessment, and perhaps even science as a whole, have been born. Altmetrics is the new research area that investigates the potential of these new data source as indicators of the impact that research has made on the scientific community and beyond, and thus possibly also as indicators of the societal impact of research. This book will present some of these new data sources, findings from earlier altmetrics research, and the disruptive ideas that may radically change scholarly communication. Presents some of the key ideas and innovations in earlier research that have been driving the evolution from bibliometrics to webometrics, and with the advent of social media to altmetrics Discusses the shortcomings and pitfalls of bibliometrics in research evaluation and the potential of altmetrics to overcome some of these shortcomings Presents some of the most important data sources of altmetrics, the aggregators, and the different stakeholders Reviews current research about altmetrics and discusses possible future trends Presents a way to measure and aggregate altmetrics according to the level of impact or type of impact they represent

Author : Baskaran, C.
Publisher : IGI Global
Page : 162 pages
File Size : 40,9 Mb
Release : 2020-01-17
Category : Language Arts & Disciplines
ISBN : 9781799813118

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Measuring and Implementing Altmetrics in Library and Information Science Research by Baskaran, C. Pdf

Researchers are becoming increasingly concerned with tracking the impact and reach that their research has on the academic community. Through the implementation of altmetrics, they can now better measure the value that their research has through the analysis of citing behavior and citation-based research evaluation. Measuring and Implementing Altmetrics in Library and Information Science Research is a critical research book that focuses on how altmetrics can help researchers to uncover evidence of societal engagement, influence, and broader impacts that demonstrate the value of their research. It builds a more complete picture of the visibility and profile of individual researchers and observes real-time social media updates that provide insight into how faculty’s research is being shared from the moment it is published. Featuring a range of topics such as citations, big data, and social media, this book is essential for researchers, educators, librarians, professionals, academicians, administrators, and students.

Author : Mojisola Erdt,Aravind Sesagiri Raamkumar,Edie Rasmussen,Yin-Leng Theng
Publisher : Springer
Page : 132 pages
File Size : 44,8 Mb
Release : 2018-06-15
Category : Computers
ISBN : 9789811310539

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Altmetrics for Research Outputs Measurement and Scholarly Information Management by Mojisola Erdt,Aravind Sesagiri Raamkumar,Edie Rasmussen,Yin-Leng Theng Pdf

This book constitutes the refereed proceedings of the International Workshop on Altmetrics for Research Outputs Measurements and Scholarly Information Management, AROSIM 2018, held in Singapore, in January 2018. The 7 revised full papers presented together with two keynote papers and one introduction paper were carefully reviewed and selected from 20 submissions. The workshop will investigate how social media based metrics along with traditional and non-traditional metrics can advance the state-of-the-art in measuring research outputs.

Author : Munigal, Achala
Publisher : IGI Global
Page : 375 pages
File Size : 41,7 Mb
Release : 2016-10-17
Category : Language Arts & Disciplines
ISBN : 9781522516989

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Scholarly Communication and the Publish or Perish Pressures of Academia by Munigal, Achala Pdf

The promotion and dissemination of knowledge is a crucial part of the academic community. This is accomplished through the publication of new research through both traditional and emerging venues. Scholarly Communication and the Publish or Perish Pressures of Academia is an authoritative reference source for the latest material on methods and available networks for the publication of contemporary academic research. Highlighting innovative writing styles, ethical considerations, and marketing avenues, this book is ideally designed for researchers, upper-level students, scholars, professionals, and practitioners actively involved in the publication of academic research.

Author : Marc W. Vinyard,Jaimie Beth Colvin
Publisher : Bloomsbury Publishing USA
Page : 137 pages
File Size : 41,5 Mb
Release : 2022-02-25
Category : Education
ISBN : 9798216073147

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Demystifying Scholarly Metrics by Marc W. Vinyard,Jaimie Beth Colvin Pdf

Demystifying Scholarly Metrics gives librarians and faculty the confidence to navigate the maze of scholarly metrics, identify quality journals in which to publish, and measure the impact of scholarly works. Both librarians and professors can be overwhelmed by the bewildering number of scholarly metrics. This user-friendly book demystifies them, helping librarians become familiar with scholarly metrics and giving them the confidence to assist faculty at their institutions. It also equips faculty authors with the knowledge to evaluate journals and use metrics to track their scholarly impact. Several controversies exist in the scholarly metrics landscape, including a disagreement between the proponents of altmetrics and traditional bibliometrics. Even more contentious debates are breaking out over predatory journals and open access publishing. Authors Mark Vinyard and Jaimie Beth Colvin, who successfully launched a faculty publishing initiative, explain which aspects of metrics are truly essential to grasp, and they place these numbers in context. They help readers identify the metrics that are the best fit for their scholarship and give librarians and professors the tools to make smart decisions in this changing scholarly metrics landscape.

Author : Sharon Q Yang,LiLi Li
Publisher : Chandos Publishing
Page : 300 pages
File Size : 48,7 Mb
Release : 2015-11-28
Category : Language Arts & Disciplines
ISBN : 9781780634692

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Emerging Technologies for Librarians by Sharon Q Yang,LiLi Li Pdf

Emerging Technologies for Librarians: A Practical Approach to Innovation focuses on the practical applications of emerging technologies in libraries, defining the technologies in the context of their use in real situations. Each chapter includes an overview of the use of emerging technologies in a particular work area that is followed by a list of relevant applications. Chapters cover work areas such as advertising, distance learning, metadata. and digital libraries, and also focus on applications, including mobile computing and web conferencing, followed by a conclusion. This book serves as a guide for those interested in learning about, and implementing, the available technologies that enhance library services, and also lists and discusses the types of emerging technologies that are available for a specific area of work. Discusses and reviews practical applications of emerging technologies for librarians Explores what emerging technologies are available in particular areas of library services Describes and evaluates applications Connects library work to innovations

Author : Rafael Ball
Publisher : Walter de Gruyter GmbH & Co KG
Page : 541 pages
File Size : 48,6 Mb
Release : 2020-12-07
Category : Language Arts & Disciplines
ISBN : 9783110646610

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Handbook Bibliometrics by Rafael Ball Pdf

Bibliometrics and altmetrics are increasingly becoming the focus of interest in the context of research evaluation. The Handbook Bibliometrics provides a comprehensive introduction to quantifying scientific output in addition to a historical derivation, individual indicators, institutions, application perspectives and data bases. Furthermore, application scenarios, training and qualification on bibliometrics and their implications are considered.

Author : Adam Jatowt,Akira Maeda,Sue Yeon Syn
Publisher : Springer Nature
Page : 322 pages
File Size : 43,7 Mb
Release : 2019-10-29
Category : Computers
ISBN : 9783030340582

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Digital Libraries at the Crossroads of Digital Information for the Future by Adam Jatowt,Akira Maeda,Sue Yeon Syn Pdf

This book constitutes the refereed proceedings of the 21st International Conference on Asia-Pacific Digital Libraries, ICADL 2019, held in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia, in November 2019. The 13 full, 13 short, and 5 poster papers presented in this volume were carefully reviewed and selected from 54 submissions. The papers were organized in topical sections named: text classification; altmetrics; scholarly data analysis and recommendation; metadata and entities; digital libraries and digital archives management; multimedia processing; search engines; information extraction; and posters.

Author : Victoria Martin
Publisher : Bloomsbury Publishing USA
Page : 148 pages
File Size : 41,7 Mb
Release : 2022-05-24
Category : Education
ISBN : 9798216064152

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The Complete Guide to Open Scholarship by Victoria Martin Pdf

Choice Outstanding Academic Title 2023 Offers librarians an authoritative overview of the full spectrum of significant issues and controversies related to open scholarship in a candid and fair-minded manner. There has long been a debate about openness in scholarship, and even the term itself continues to be debated. Openness is a complex and multidimensional concept, and its nature in scholarship continually evolves. One of the hindrances to the transition to greater openness in academia is this lack of clear understanding about how it fits into the practice of scholarly communication. To ensure that librarians as knowledge managers can better educate scholars about the benefits and challenges of open scholarship, Victoria Martin's The Complete Guide to Open Scholarship brings clarity to the concept of openness, tests assumptions concerning it, and strikes the right balance between breaking down complex ideas into simpler ones and honoring the reader's intelligence and previous knowledge of the subject. Readers will learn the history of openness in scholarship as well as several ways in which openness can be perceived. Drawing on specific examples, Martin discusses the most prominent scholarly models based on openness, barriers to openness, concerns about openness in scholarship, and the future of open scholarship.

Author : Onyancha, Omwoyo Bosire,Tella, Adeyinka
Publisher : IGI Global
Page : 406 pages
File Size : 54,9 Mb
Release : 2023-06-01
Category : Education
ISBN : 9781668482674

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Impact of Global University Ranking Systems on Developing Countries by Onyancha, Omwoyo Bosire,Tella, Adeyinka Pdf

The emotive discourses on the subject of university rankings are directly linked to the effect of such rankings on the performance of universities throughout the world. It has been observed that the top-ranked universities attract major financial commitments from the industry, the best students, quality researchers, and a wide range of other quality endowments such as equipment, libraries, and laboratories. It is not surprising that the ranking of universities has gained popularity and become a significant factor shaping not only the reputation of universities but also the performance of said institutions around the world, including the developing countries. Impact of Global University Ranking Systems on Developing Countries presents a collection of perspectives from scholars and other stakeholders on the impact of the global ranking systems on developing countries. The book is an additional resource for discussion and discourse as far as the global university ranking systems are concerned and opens new frontiers for further research. Covering key topics such as assessment, ethics, and academic freedom, this premier reference source is ideal for administrators, policymakers, researchers, scholars, academicians, practitioners, instructors, and students.

Author : Prof. Shaun Pather
Publisher : Academic Conferences and publishing limited
Page : 128 pages
File Size : 50,5 Mb
Release : 2018-11-29
Category : Business & Economics
ISBN : 9781912764105

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ICICKM 2018 15th International Conference on Intellectual Capital Knowledge Management & Organisational Learning by Prof. Shaun Pather Pdf

Author : Beth R. Bernhardt,Leah H. Hinds,Katina P. Strauch
Publisher : Purdue University Press
Page : 486 pages
File Size : 44,7 Mb
Release : 2013
Category : Language Arts & Disciplines
ISBN : 9780983404354

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Accentuate the Positive by Beth R. Bernhardt,Leah H. Hinds,Katina P. Strauch Pdf

Almost one hundred presentations from the 32nd annual Charleston Library Conference (held November 7-10, 2012) are included in this annual proceedings volume. Major themes of the meeting included alternative metrics for measuring impact, patron driven acquisition, Open Access monographs, the future of university presses, and techniques for minimizing duplication and emphasizing the unique in library collections.While the Charleston meeting remains a core one for acquisitions librarians in dialog with publishers and vendors, the breadth of coverage of this volume reflects the fact that this conference is now one of the major venues for leaders in the publishing and library communities to shape strategy and prepare for the future. Almost 1,500 delegates attended the 2012 meeting, ranging from the staff of small public library systems to the CEOs of major corporations. This fully-indexed, copyedited volume provides a rich source for the latest evidence-based research and lessons from practice in a range of information science fields. The contributors are leaders in the library, publishing, and vendor communities.

Author : John D. McDonald,Michael Levine-Clark
Publisher : CRC Press
Page : 5538 pages
File Size : 49,7 Mb
Release : 2017-03-15
Category : Computers
ISBN : 9781000031546

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Encyclopedia of Library and Information Sciences by John D. McDonald,Michael Levine-Clark Pdf

The Encyclopedia of Library and Information Sciences, comprising of seven volumes, now in its fourth edition, compiles the contributions of major researchers and practitioners and explores the cultural institutions of more than 30 countries. This major reference presents over 550 entries extensively reviewed for accuracy in seven print volumes or online. The new fourth edition, which includes 55 new entires and 60 revised entries, continues to reflect the growing convergence among the disciplines that influence information and the cultural record, with coverage of the latest topics as well as classic articles of historical and theoretical importance.

Author : Kaushik, Anna,Kumar, Ashok,Biswas, Payel
Publisher : IGI Global
Page : 434 pages
File Size : 48,5 Mb
Release : 2019-11-22
Category : Language Arts & Disciplines
ISBN : 9781522598275

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Handbook of Research on Emerging Trends and Technologies in Library and Information Science by Kaushik, Anna,Kumar, Ashok,Biswas, Payel Pdf

With the perpetual advancements of technology, library and information science professionals are tasked with understanding these technologies and providing accurate and comprehensive information to other potential users. These professionals must develop best practices for understanding these technologies in order to best serve other users. The Handbook of Research on Emerging Trends and Technologies in Library and Information Science is a critical research book that examines advancing technologies and new innovations and their influences on library and information sciences for improved best practices. Featuring an array of topics such as digital libraries, distance education, and information literacy, this publication is essential for librarians, knowledge managers, information retrieval specialists, library and information science professionals, information scientists, researchers, web librarians, academicians, educators, IT specialists, and managers.