Scientometrics

Author : Loet Leydesdorff
Publisher : Universal-Publishers
Page : 360 pages
File Size : 50,7 Mb
Release : 2001
Category : Computers
ISBN : 1581126816

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The Challenge of Scientometrics by Loet Leydesdorff Pdf

Scientometrics--the quantitative study of scientific communication--challenges science and technology studies by demonstrating that organized knowledge production and control is amenable to measurement. First, the various dimensions of the empirical study of the sciences are clarified in a methodological analysis of theoretical traditions, including the sociology of scientific knowledge and neo-conventionalism in the philosophy of science. Second, the author argues why the mathematical theory of communication enables us to address crucial problems in science and technology studies, both on the qualitative side (e.g., the significance of a reconstruction) and on the quantitative side (e.g., the prediction of indicators). A comprehensive set of probabilistic entropy measures for studying complex developments in networks is elaborated. In the third part of the study, applications to S&T policy questions (e.g., the emergence of a European R&D system), to problems of (Bayesian) knowledge representations, and to the study of the sciences in terms of 'self-organizing' paradigms of scientific communication are provided. A discussion of directions for further research concludes the study.

Author : Mari Jibu,Yoshiyuki Osabe
Publisher : BoD – Books on Demand
Page : 244 pages
File Size : 44,6 Mb
Release : 2018-07-18
Category : Science
ISBN : 9781789233063

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Scientometrics by Mari Jibu,Yoshiyuki Osabe Pdf

Technological change is one of the greatest issues in the modern world. As the world faces societal challenges, e.g., climate challenges, aging problem, and energy security, technology will contribute to new or better solutions for those problems. New technologies take time to develop and mature; moreover, they tend to be born in the gaps of multiple technology fields; therefore, early detection of emerging technological concepts across multiple disciplines will be a very important issue. Our goal seeks to develop automated methods that aid in the systematic, continuous, and comprehensive assessment of technological emergence using one of the major foresight exercises, scientometrics. There is now a huge flood of scientific and technical information, especially scientific publications and patent information. Using the information patterns of emergence for technological concepts has been discovered and theories of technical emergence have been also developed in several years. We have been developing visualization tools in which thousands of technical areas have been interacted with each other and evolved in time. Several indicators of technical emergence have been improved by universities, international organizations, and funding agencies. This book intends to provide readers with a comprehensive overview of the current state of the art in scientometrics that focuses on the systematic, continuous, and comprehensive assessment of technological emergence.

Author : R. Sooryamoorthy
Publisher : Routledge
Page : 152 pages
File Size : 50,7 Mb
Release : 2020-11-09
Category : Psychology
ISBN : 9781000258080

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Scientometrics for the Humanities and Social Sciences by R. Sooryamoorthy Pdf

Scientometrics for the Humanities and Social Sciences is the first ever book on scientometrics that deals with the historical development of both quantitative and qualitative data analysis in scientometric studies. It focuses on its applicability in new and emerging areas of inquiry. This important book presents the inherent potential for data mining and analysis of qualitative data in scientometrics. The author provides select cases of scientometric studies in the humanities and social sciences, explaining their research objectives, sources of data and methodologies. It illustrates how data can be gathered not only from prominent online databases and repositories, but also from journals that are not stored in these databases. With the support of specific examples, the book shows how data on demographic variables can be collected to supplement scientometric data. The book deals with a research methodology which has an increasing applicability not only to the study of science, but also to the study of the disciplines in the humanities and social sciences.

Author : Universidad de Colima
Publisher : UCOL
Page : 628 pages
File Size : 40,7 Mb
Release : 1999
Category : Reference
ISBN : 9686190910

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Seventh Conference of the International Society for Scientometrics and Informetrics by Universidad de Colima Pdf

Author : R. Sooryamoorthy
Publisher : Routledge
Page : 240 pages
File Size : 44,6 Mb
Release : 2020-11-09
Category : Psychology
ISBN : 9781000258103

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Scientometrics for the Humanities and Social Sciences by R. Sooryamoorthy Pdf

Scientometrics for the Humanities and Social Sciences is the first ever book on scientometrics that deals with the historical development of both quantitative and qualitative data analysis in scientometric studies. It focuses on its applicability in new and emerging areas of inquiry. This important book presents the inherent potential for data mining and analysis of qualitative data in scientometrics. The author provides select cases of scientometric studies in the humanities and social sciences, explaining their research objectives, sources of data and methodologies. It illustrates how data can be gathered not only from prominent online databases and repositories, but also from journals that are not stored in these databases. With the support of specific examples, the book shows how data on demographic variables can be collected to supplement scientometric data. The book deals with a research methodology which has an increasing applicability not only to the study of science, but also to the study of the disciplines in the humanities and social sciences.

Author : Peter Vinkler
Publisher : Elsevier
Page : 336 pages
File Size : 52,6 Mb
Release : 2010-01-20
Category : Language Arts & Disciplines
ISBN : 9781780630250

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The Evaluation of Research by Scientometric Indicators by Peter Vinkler Pdf

Aimed at academics, academic managers and administrators, professionals in scientometrics, information scientists and science policy makers at all levels. This book reviews the principles, methods and indicators of scientometric evaluation of information processes in science and assessment of the publication activity of individuals, teams, institutes and countries. It provides scientists, science officers, librarians and students with basic and advanced knowledge on evaluative scientometrics. Especially great stress is laid on the methods applicable in practice and on the clarification of quantitative aspects of impact of scientific publications measured by citation indicators. Written by a highly knowledgeable and well-respected scientist in the field Provides practical and realistic quantitative methods for evaluating scientific publication activities of individuals, teams, countries and journals Gives standardized descriptions and classification of the main categories of evaluative scientometrics

Author : Roberto Todeschini,Alberto Baccini
Publisher : John Wiley & Sons
Page : 512 pages
File Size : 52,5 Mb
Release : 2016-05-04
Category : Language Arts & Disciplines
ISBN : 9783527681945

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Handbook of Bibliometric Indicators by Roberto Todeschini,Alberto Baccini Pdf

At last, the first systematic guide to the growing jungle of citation indices and other bibliometric indicators. Written with the aim of providing a complete and unbiased overview of all available statistical measures for scientific productivity, the core of this reference is an alphabetical dictionary of indices and other algorithms used to evaluate the importance and impact of researchers and their institutions. In 150 major articles, the authors describe all indices in strictly mathematical terms without passing judgement on their relative merit. From widely used measures, such as the journal impact factor or the h-index, to highly specialized indices, all indicators currently in use in the sciences and humanities are described, and their application explained. The introductory section and the appendix contain a wealth of valuable supporting information on data sources, tools and techniques for bibliometric and scientometric analysis - for individual researchers as well as their funders and publishers.

Author : Suad Kunosic,Enver Zerem
Publisher : BoD – Books on Demand
Page : 142 pages
File Size : 54,8 Mb
Release : 2019-12-11
Category : Computers
ISBN : 9781789847123

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Scientometrics Recent Advances by Suad Kunosic,Enver Zerem Pdf

In recent years, academic advancement and access to funds that stimulate scientific research have been conditioned by the scientific production of individual scientists as well as the production of scientific centers, institutes and universities. This has led to an increase in interest in the accelerated assessment and ranking of scientists and scientific institutions. Scientometry is a sub-discipline of information sciences that measures achievement in science. This book provides the reader with a detailed insight into relevant scientometric methods and criteria, their individual strengths and weaknesses in the process of ranking scientists, scientific centers and institutions, as well as their application to the process of planning scientific projects and isolated medical specialties.

Author : Francisco J. Cantu-Ortiz
Publisher : CRC Press
Page : 264 pages
File Size : 49,7 Mb
Release : 2017-10-25
Category : Business & Economics
ISBN : 9781498786386

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Research Analytics by Francisco J. Cantu-Ortiz Pdf

The growth of machines and users of the Internet has led to the proliferation of all sorts of data concerning individuals, institutions, companies, governments, universities, and all kinds of known objects and events happening everywhere in daily life. Scientific knowledge is not an exception to the data boom. The phenomenon of data growth in science pushes forth as the number of scientific papers published doubles every 9–15 years, and the need for methods and tools to understand what is reported in scientific literature becomes evident. As the number of academicians and innovators swells, so do the number of publications of all types, yielding outlets of documents and depots of authors and institutions that need to be found in Bibliometric databases. These databases are dug into and treated to hand over metrics of research performance by means of Scientometrics that analyze the toil of individuals, institutions, journals, countries, and even regions of the world. The objective of this book is to assist students, professors, university managers, government, industry, and stakeholders in general, understand which are the main Bibliometric databases, what are the key research indicators, and who are the main players in university rankings and the methodologies and approaches that they employ in producing ranking tables. The book is divided into two sections. The first looks at Scientometric databases, including Scopus and Google Scholar as well as institutional repositories. The second section examines the application of Scientometrics to world-class universities and the role that Scientometrics can play in competition among them. It looks at university rankings and the methodologies used to create these rankings. Individual chapters examine specific rankings that include: QS World University Scimago Institutions Webometrics U-Multirank U.S. News & World Report The book concludes with a discussion of university performance in the age of research analytics.

Author : Anonim
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 392 pages
File Size : 48,9 Mb
Release : 2004
Category : Computer network resources
ISBN : UIUC:30112096464182

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WIS-2004, International Workshop on Webometrics, Informetrics and Scientometrics, 2-5 March 2004 by Anonim Pdf

Papers presented at the workshop.

Author : Anonim
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 488 pages
File Size : 52,9 Mb
Release : 1984
Category : Archives
ISBN : UOM:39015031136560

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Handbook of Libraries, Archives & Information Centres in India: Bibliometrics, scientometrics and informetrics by Anonim Pdf

Author : Jingfeng Xia
Publisher : Chandos Publishing
Page : 186 pages
File Size : 40,5 Mb
Release : 2017-01-09
Category : Language Arts & Disciplines
ISBN : 9780081005422

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Scholarly Communication at the Crossroads in China by Jingfeng Xia Pdf

Scholarly Communication at the Crossroads in China follows the dichotomy paradox to focus on both achievements and challenges at every step of the scholarly communication process, highlighting Insights and trends in academic infrastructure and scholarly behaviors within the context of local economic, political, and technological development. Since China adopted an open-door policy in the late 1970s, it has experienced a dramatic economic transformation. With a growth rate around 10% over the past three decades, China is now the second largest economy by nominal gross domestic product and by purchasing power parity in the world. Economic success has impelled restructurings in almost all aspects of the social and cultural settings. Among other changes, the new pursuits of education, research, and scholarship have redefined the academic community with its development across generations and ideologies. Provides a large picture of scholarly communication in China, with official data, interviews, and personal observations Includes the latest multidisciplinary information, covering education, library science, and information science Contains diverse formats, including charts and tables, with dichotomy examples Presents historical and contemporary coverage, analyzing data from 1978 onwards in a cultural, economic, social, and political context Focuses on changes by taking readers through the complex process of scholarship transformation

Author : Cassidy R. Sugimoto
Publisher : Walter de Gruyter GmbH & Co KG
Page : 437 pages
File Size : 40,9 Mb
Release : 2016-02-22
Category : Social Science
ISBN : 9783110388237

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Theories of Informetrics and Scholarly Communication by Cassidy R. Sugimoto Pdf

Scientometrics have become an essential element in the practice and evaluation of science and research, including both the evaluation of individuals and national assessment exercises. Yet, researchers and practitioners in this field have lacked clear theories to guide their work. As early as 1981, then doctoral student Blaise Cronin published "The need for a theory of citing" —a call to arms for the fledgling scientometric community to produce foundational theories upon which the work of the field could be based. More than three decades later, the time has come to reach out the field again and ask how they have responded to this call. This book compiles the foundational theories that guide informetrics and scholarly communication research. It is a much needed compilation by leading scholars in the field that gathers together the theories that guide our understanding of authorship, citing, and impact.

Author : Khosrow-Pour, D.B.A., Mehdi
Publisher : IGI Global
Page : 684 pages
File Size : 47,5 Mb
Release : 2018-11-02
Category : Language Arts & Disciplines
ISBN : 9781522576600

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Advanced Methodologies and Technologies in Library Science, Information Management, and Scholarly Inquiry by Khosrow-Pour, D.B.A., Mehdi Pdf

As the academic and scholarly landscape are continuously enhanced by the advent of new technology, librarians must be aware and informed to develop and implement best practices. Effective administration of libraries is a crucial part of delivering library services to patrons and ensuring that information resources are disseminated efficiently. Advanced Methodologies and Technologies in Library Science, Information Management, and Scholarly Inquiry provides emerging information on modern knowledge management and effective means of sharing research through libraries. While highlighting the importance of digital literacy and information resources, readers will also learn new methods in information retrieval and research methods in quality scholarly inquiry. This book is an important resource for librarians, administrators, information science professionals, information technology specialists, students, and researchers seeking current information on the importance of effective library science technology.

Author : Khosrow-Pour, D.B.A., Mehdi
Publisher : IGI Global
Page : 8104 pages
File Size : 41,7 Mb
Release : 2017-06-20
Category : Computers
ISBN : 9781522522560

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Encyclopedia of Information Science and Technology, Fourth Edition by Khosrow-Pour, D.B.A., Mehdi Pdf

In recent years, our world has experienced a profound shift and progression in available computing and knowledge sharing innovations. These emerging advancements have developed at a rapid pace, disseminating into and affecting numerous aspects of contemporary society. This has created a pivotal need for an innovative compendium encompassing the latest trends, concepts, and issues surrounding this relevant discipline area. During the past 15 years, the Encyclopedia of Information Science and Technology has become recognized as one of the landmark sources of the latest knowledge and discoveries in this discipline. The Encyclopedia of Information Science and Technology, Fourth Edition is a 10-volume set which includes 705 original and previously unpublished research articles covering a full range of perspectives, applications, and techniques contributed by thousands of experts and researchers from around the globe. This authoritative encyclopedia is an all-encompassing, well-established reference source that is ideally designed to disseminate the most forward-thinking and diverse research findings. With critical perspectives on the impact of information science management and new technologies in modern settings, including but not limited to computer science, education, healthcare, government, engineering, business, and natural and physical sciences, it is a pivotal and relevant source of knowledge that will benefit every professional within the field of information science and technology and is an invaluable addition to every academic and corporate library.