Research output availability on academic social networks: implications for stakeholders in academic publishing

Abstract Networking is not only essential for success in academia, but it should also be seen as a natural component of the scholarly profession. Research is typically not a purely individualistic enterprise. Academic social network sites give researchers the ability to publicise their research outputs and connect with each other. This work aims to investigate the use done by Italian scholars of 11/D2 scientific field. The picture presented shows a realistic insight into the Italian situation, although since the phenomenon is in rapid evolution results are not stable and generalizable.

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Academic social networks and collaboration patterns

Library Hi Tech ◽

10.1108/lht-01-2019-0026 ◽

2019 ◽

Vol 38 (2) ◽

pp. 293-307

Author(s):

Po-Yen Chen

Keyword(s):

Social Networks ◽

Data Collection ◽

Research Collaboration ◽

Open Data ◽

Data Sets ◽

Content Type ◽

Open Government Data ◽

Collaboration Patterns ◽

Academic Social Networks ◽

Government Data

Purpose This study attempts to use a new source of data collection from open government data sets to identify potential academic social networks (ASNs) and defines their collaboration patterns. The purpose of this paper is to propose a direction that may advance our current understanding on how or why ASNs are formed or motivated and influence their research collaboration. Design/methodology/approach This study first reviews the open data sets in Taiwan, which is ranked as the first state in Global Open Data Index published by Open Knowledge Foundation to select the data sets that expose the government’s R&D activities. Then, based on the theory review of research collaboration, potential ASNs in those data sets are identified and are further generalized as various collaboration patterns. A research collaboration framework is used to present these patterns. Findings Project-based social networks, learning-based social networks and institution-based social networks are identified and linked to various collaboration patterns. Their collaboration mechanisms, e.g., team composition, motivation, relationship, measurement, and benefit-cost, are also discussed and compared. Originality/value In traditional, ASNs have usually been known as co-authorship networks or co-inventorship networks due to the limitation of data collection. This study first identifies some ASNs that may be formed before co-authorship networks or co-inventorship networks are formally built-up, and may influence the outcomes of research collaborations. These information allow researchers to deeply dive into the structure of ASNs and resolve collaboration mechanisms.

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Benchmarking publication metrics for Indian business researchers

Benchmarking An International Journal ◽

10.1108/bij-04-2019-0184 ◽

2019 ◽

Vol 27 (2) ◽

pp. 571-591 ◽

Cited By ~ 1

Author(s):

Abhishek Behl ◽

Meena Chavan ◽

Pankaj Dutta ◽

Pratima Amol Sheorey

Keyword(s):

Home Country ◽

Research Output ◽

Research Performance ◽

Academic Publishing ◽

Content Type ◽

Root Cause ◽

Collaboration Process ◽

Collaborative Publishing ◽

Business And Management

Purpose There is no particularly efficient way to measure research output, but effectual assessment of research output is necessary to motivate and encourage researchers to enhance their research performance and disseminate knowledge. The purpose of this paper is to highlight the exacerbating pressure on Indian academics to deliver incessantly in terms of research output and identify an agreeable way to increase research output. The metric explores trends in management publications by Indian academics and presents an overview of collaborative practices by Indian management researchers that could shine a light on the trends of collaborative publishing future. Design/methodology/approach The study focuses on publications in the area of Business and Management. Scopus was used with advanced filters to draw relevant research papers. Data were then sorted and filtered on the basis of quality determined through Australian Business Deans Council rankings and diverse bibliometric information to understand the pattern of research output of Indian academics. Findings The research found that the rate of collaboration with researchers from the home country is low for top rated publications. Majority of publications were listed in Scopus indexed journals, whereas a handful featured in A and A* journals. A and A* journals were predominantly co-authored with academics from universities outside the country. Tradeoff was achieved by majority of authors by getting published in B, followed by C category journals to achieve research outputs. Research limitations/implications The study is limited to publications in the area of Business and Management and may be extended to other disciplines such as economics, engineering, law, medical sciences, etc., to understand publishing trends at universities in the country. The study can also be conducted in understanding a similar dilemma with academics at other countries that are evolving in research culture. Practical implications The study would help management researchers to dig deep into the root cause and understand why and how collaborations within and outside the country impact the quality of publications. The results would further encourage ranking agencies to award suitable grades to colleges that promote collaboration within the country as well as international collaboration. The study also conducts a benchmarking exercise of the institutions in the country that would be useful for researchers, journals and colleges. Originality/value While earlier studies have highlighted the importance of foreign collaborations in academic publishing, there are a handful of studies that have focused on the role of collaboration within the home country. The practice of Indian authors collaborating with Indian counterparts at other universities would help understand the expertise of researchers at different universities and encourage the collaboration process and quality of publications in the country.

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Application of Clustering to Analyze Academic Social Networks

International journal of Web & Semantic Technology ◽

10.5121/ijwest.2013.4202 ◽

2013 ◽

Vol 4 (2) ◽

pp. 9-20

Author(s):

Sobha Rani K ◽

Raju KVSVN ◽

V.Valli Kumari

Keyword(s):

Social Networks ◽

Academic Social Networks

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The possibilities and perils of academic social networking sites

Online Information Review ◽

10.1108/oir-10-2015-0327 ◽

2016 ◽

Vol 40 (2) ◽

pp. 282-294 ◽

Cited By ~ 25

Author(s):

Ann E Williams ◽

Melissa A. Woodacre

Keyword(s):

Social Networks ◽

Social Networking ◽

Social Networking Sites ◽

Design Methodology ◽

Academic Community ◽

Future Research ◽

Ongoing Research ◽

Content Type ◽

Potential Benefits ◽

Academic Social Networks

Purpose – The purpose of this paper is twofold: the first aim is theoretical – to review extant literature on academic social networks, while considering current limitations and potential avenues for future research; the second objective is practical – to introduce an illustrative comparison guide that researchers can use to identify and distinguish between the functionalities of popular academic social networking sites (ASNSs), including Academia.edu, Mendeley.com, ResearchGate.net, Zotero.org, and Google Scholar. Design/methodology/approach – The review of research is descriptive and conceptual. Findings – The overarching outcomes of the review suggest that research on academic social networks falls into two primary arenas – promises (i.e. potential benefits to the academic community) and perils (i.e. reservations expressed by scholars). The authors recommend that a greater focus on the unique characteristics and utilities of specific sites and a more robust understanding of scholars’ use preferences and practices is warranted in future and ongoing research. Originality/value – This is the first review of ASNSs to provide comparative descriptions for scholars to utilize when making decisions about adoption, use, and research.

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