scholarly journals Astronomy in Chile: Assessment of scientific productivity through a bibliometric analysis

2018 ◽  
Vol 186 ◽  
pp. 05002
Author(s):  
Rodrigo Cortes ◽  
Denise Depoortere ◽  
Lucina Malaver
Keyword(s):  
Bibliometric Analysis ◽  
Citation Impact ◽  
Research Impact ◽  
Scientific Productivity ◽  
Space Research ◽  
Astronomical Observation ◽  
Atmospheric Conditions ◽  
The World ◽  
Conducting Research ◽  
Alternative Metrics

The skies of Northern Chile are considered among the best in the world for astronomy due to their geographical, climatic and atmospheric conditions. In fact, during the last several decades, a great number of astronomical observatories have been built by space research institutions devoted to space research, turning Chile into one of the countries with the greatest astronomical observation capacity in the world. Consequently, it is relevant to explore and assess the development of astronomy in Chile during the last ten years (2005-2015), carrying out a bibliometric analysis to extract traditional metrics, complemented with alternative metrics, to identify the Chilean production and scientific contribution of research in this field of knowledge. The results from traditional metrics, based on the information obtained in the Web of Science (WoS) database analyzed through InCites for the Astronomy & Astrophysics category indicate a sustained increase of the scientific production for the discipline during the last ten years. In particular, the Normalized Citation Impact of organizations and institutions conducting research in Chile is above the worldwide average. On the other hand, the alternative metrics, including for instance, the altmetrics types presented by the SCOPUS database, reflect that the Chilean research impact is much lower in the context of social networks.

scholarly journals Scholarly Impact: a Bibliometric and Altmetric study of the Journal of Community Informatics

2017 ◽  
Vol 13 (1) ◽  
Author(s):  
Filistea Naude ◽  
Judy Van Biljon
Keyword(s):  
Bibliometric Analysis ◽  
Citation Impact ◽  
Google Scholar ◽  
Community Informatics ◽  
Scholarly Impact ◽  
Citation Metrics ◽  
Insight Into ◽  
Usage Metrics ◽  
Alternative Metrics

Demonstrating scholarly impact is a matter of growing importance. This paper reports on a bibliometric and altmetric analysis conducted on the Journal of Community Informatics (JOCI). Besides the bibliometric analysis the study also looked into JOCI article-level metrics by comparing usage metrics (article views), alternative metrics (Mendeley readership), and traditional citation metrics (Google Scholar citations). The main contribution is to provide more insight into the metrics that could influence the citation impact in Community Informatics research. Furthermore, the study used article-level metrics data to identify, compare and rank the most impactful papers published in JOCI over a 12-year period.

Too WEIRD, Too Fast: Preprints about COVID-19 in the Psychological Sciences

2020 ◽  
Author(s):  
Arathy Puthillam
Keyword(s):  
Overwhelming Majority ◽  
Global Pandemic ◽  
The Us ◽  
The World ◽  
The Face ◽  
Conducting Research ◽  
Psychological Studies

That American and European participants are overrepresented in psychological studies has been previously established. In addition, researchers also often tend to be similarly homogenous. This continues to be alarming, especially given that this research is being used to inform policies across the world. In the face of a global pandemic where behavioral scientists propose solutions, we ask who is conducting research and on what samples. Forty papers on COVID-19 published in PsyArxiV were analyzed; the nationalities of the authors and the samples they recruited were assessed. Findings suggest that an overwhelming majority of the samples recruited were from the US and the authors were based in US and German institutions. Next, men constituted a large proportion of primary and sole authors. The implications of these findings are discussed.

A Bibliometric Analysis of Global Research on Lophomonas sp. in Scopus (1933-2019)

2020 ◽  
Vol 20 ◽  
Author(s):  
Masoud Keighobadi ◽  
Maryam Nakhaei ◽  
Ali Sharifpour ◽  
Ali Akbar Khasseh ◽  
Sepideh Safanavaei ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Bibliometric Analysis ◽  
International Collaboration ◽  
Research Articles ◽  
High Quality ◽  
The Real ◽  
The Us ◽  
The World ◽  
Scopus Database ◽  
Number Of Publications ◽  
Global Research

Background: This study was designed to analyze the global research on Lophomonas spp. using bibliometric techniques. Methods: A bibliometric research was carried out using the Scopus database. The analysis unit was the research articles conducted on Lophomonas spp. Results: Totally, 56 articles about Lophomonas spp. were indexed in the Scopus throughout 1933-2019 ( 87 years ) with the following information: (A) The first article was published in 1933; (B) 21 different countries contributed in studies related to Lophomonas spp.; (C) China ranked first with 16 publications about Lophomonas spp.; and (D) “Brugerolle, G” and “Beams, H.W.” from France and the US participated in 4 articles respectively, as the highest number of publications in the Lophomonas spp. network. Discussion: After 87 years, Lophomonas still remains unknown for many researchers and physicians around the world. Further studies with high quality and international collaboration are urgently needed to determine different epidemiological aspects and the real burden of the mysterious parasite worldwide.

Airship Piloting

1921 ◽  
Vol 25 (122) ◽  
pp. 47-93
Keyword(s):  
Atmospheric Conditions ◽  
Rapid Progress ◽  
Scientific Interest ◽  
The World ◽  
The Subject ◽  
Near Future

I feel it a great honour to have the privilege of addressing the members of the Royal Aeronautical Society on the subject of Airship Piloting, especially in view of the interest you have taken in furthering and generally assisting in the development of all types of aircraft.Although the airship has hitherto not occupied the thought and brains of Aeronautical Engineers to the same extent as the aeroplane and seaplane, I feel sure the confidence and support of the Society will lead to a more general and scientific interest being taken in lighter-than-air craft, which is bound to result in more rapid progress in the near future.I hope the discussion to follow will provide the foundation for solving some of the problems that will have to be faced, when piloting the airships over routes to various parts of the world, where totally different atmospheric conditions are likely to be encountered.

scholarly journals Assistive tools for disability arts: collaborative experiences in working with disabled artists and stakeholders

2016 ◽  
Vol 10 (2) ◽  
pp. 121-129 ◽  
Author(s):  
Chris Creed
Keyword(s):  
Special Needs ◽  
Research Impact ◽  
Research Process ◽  
Research Approach ◽  
Visual Artists ◽  
Content Type ◽  
British Council ◽  
Artistic Work ◽  
Conducting Research ◽  
The Impact

Purpose – The purpose of this paper is to provide a review of the experiences in working collaboratively with physically impaired visual artists and other stakeholders (e.g. disability arts organisations, charities, personal assistants, special needs colleges, assistive technologists, etc.) to explore the potential of digital assistive tools to support and transform practice. Design/methodology/approach – The authors strategically identified key organisations as project partners including Disability Arts Shropshire, Arts Council England, the British Council, SCOPE, and National Star College (a large special needs college). This multi-disciplinary team worked together to develop relationships with disabled artists and to collaboratively influence the research focus around investigating the current practice of physically impaired artists and the impact of digital technologies on artistic work. Findings – The collaborations with disabled artists and stakeholders throughout the research process have enriched the project, broadened and deepened research impact, and enabled a firsthand understanding of the issues around using assistive technology for artistic work. Artists and stakeholders have become pro-active collaborators and advocates for the project as opposed to being used only for evaluation purposes. A flexible research approach was crucial in helping to facilitate research studies and enhance impact of the work. Originality/value – This paper is the first to discuss experiences in working with physically impaired visual artists – including the benefits of a collaborative approach and the considerations that must be made when conducting research in this area. The observations are also relevant to researchers working with disabled participants in other fields.

scholarly journals The Journal Buildings: A Bibliometric Analysis (2011–2021)

Buildings ◽  
2022 ◽  
Vol 12 (1) ◽  
pp. 37
Author(s):  
Zhiwen Xiao ◽  
Yong Qin ◽  
Zeshui Xu ◽  
Jurgita Antucheviciene ◽  
Edmundas Kazimieras Zavadskas
Keyword(s):  
Bibliometric Analysis ◽  
Performance Indicators ◽  
Building Science ◽  
10Th Anniversary ◽  
The World ◽  
Science Building ◽  
Scopus Database ◽  
Building Engineering ◽  
Over Time ◽  
Bibliometric Performance Indicators

The journal Buildings was launched in 2011 and is dedicated to promoting advancements in building science, building engineering and architecture. Motivated by its 10th anniversary in 2021, this study aims to develop a bibliometric analysis of the publications of the journal between April 2011 and October 2021. This work analyzes bibliometric performance indicators, such as publication and citation structures, the most cited articles and the leading authors, institutions and countries/regions. Science mappings based on indicators such as the most commonly used keywords, citation and co-citation, and collaboration are also developed for further analysis. In doing so, the work uses the Scopus database to collect data and Bibliometrix to conduct the research. The results show the strong growth of Buildings over time and that researchers from all over the world are attracted by the journal.

scholarly journals Celestial Aspects of Hittite Religion, Part 2: Cosmic Symbolism at Yazilikaya

2021 ◽  
Author(s):  
Eberhard Zangger ◽  
E.C. Krupp ◽  
Serkan Demirel ◽  
Rita Gautschy
Keyword(s):  
Bronze Age ◽  
Central Anatolia ◽  
Astronomical Observation ◽  
Main Chamber ◽  
Far North ◽  
The World ◽  
The Impact ◽  
Symbolic Image ◽  
The Bronze Age ◽  
Central Panel

Evidence of systematic astronomical observation and the impact of celestial knowledge on culture is plentiful in the Bronze Age societies of Egypt, Mesopotamia and Europe. An interest in astral phenomena is also reflected in Hittite documents, architecture and art. The rock-cut reliefs of 64 deities in the main chamber of Yazilikaya, a Hittite rock sanctuary associated with Hattusa, the Hittite capital in central Anatolia, can be broken into groups marking days, synodic months and solar years. Here, we suggest that the sanctuary in its entirety represents a symbolic image of the cosmos, including its static levels (earth, sky, underworld) and the cyclical processes of renewal and rebirth (day/night, lunar phases, summer/winter). Static levels and celestial cyclicities are emphasised throughout the sanctuary – every single relief relates to this system. We interpret the central panel with the supreme deities, at the far north end of Chamber A, as a reference to the northern stars, the circumpolar realm and the world axis. Chamber B seems to symbolise the netherworld.

scholarly journals Payload Configurations for Efficient Image Acquisition – Indian Perspective

2014 ◽  
Vol XL-8 ◽  
pp. 1201-1206 ◽  
Author(s):  
D. R. M. Samudraiah ◽  
M. Saxena ◽  
S. Paul ◽  
P. Narayanababu ◽  
S. Kuriakose ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Remote Sensing ◽  
Data Acquisition ◽  
High Efficiency ◽  
Image Acquisition ◽  
Image Data ◽  
Space Research ◽  
Remotely Sensed Data ◽  
Data Utilization ◽  
Spectral Bands ◽  
The World

The world is increasingly depending on remotely sensed data. The data is regularly used for monitoring the earth resources and also for solving problems of the world like disasters, climate degradation, etc. Remotely sensed data has changed our perspective of understanding of other planets. With innovative approaches in data utilization, the demands of remote sensing data are ever increasing. More and more research and developments are taken up for data utilization. The satellite resources are scarce and each launch costs heavily. Each launch is also associated with large effort for developing the hardware prior to launch. It is also associated with large number of software elements and mathematical algorithms post-launch. The proliferation of low-earth and geostationary satellites has led to increased scarcity in the available orbital slots for the newer satellites. Indian Space Research Organization has always tried to maximize the utility of satellites. Multiple sensors are flown on each satellite. In each of the satellites, sensors are designed to cater to various spectral bands/frequencies, spatial and temporal resolutions. Bhaskara-1, the first experimental satellite started with 2 bands in electro-optical spectrum and 3 bands in microwave spectrum. The recent Resourcesat-2 incorporates very efficient image acquisition approach with multi-resolution (3 types of spatial resolution) multi-band (4 spectral bands) electro-optical sensors (LISS-4, LISS-3* and AWiFS). The system has been designed to provide data globally with various data reception stations and onboard data storage capabilities. Oceansat-2 satellite has unique sensor combination with 8 band electro-optical high sensitive ocean colour monitor (catering to ocean and land) along with Ku band scatterometer to acquire information on ocean winds. INSAT- 3D launched recently provides high resolution 6 band image data in visible, short-wave, mid-wave and long-wave infrared spectrum. It also has 19 band sounder for providing vertical profile of water vapour, temperature, etc. The same system has data relay transponders for acquiring data from weather stations. The payload configurations have gone through significant changes over the years to increase data rate per kilogram of payload. Future Indian remote sensing systems are planned with very high efficient ways of image acquisition. <br><br> This paper analyses the strides taken by ISRO (Indian Space research Organisation) in achieving high efficiency in remote sensing image data acquisition. Parameters related to efficiency of image data acquisition are defined and a methodology is worked out to compute the same. Some of the Indian payloads are analysed with respect to some of the system/ subsystem parameters that decide the configuration of payload. Based on the analysis, possible configuration approaches that can provide high efficiency are identified. A case study is carried out with improved configuration and the results of efficiency improvements are reported. This methodology may be used for assessing other electro-optical payloads or missions and can be extended to other types of payloads and missions.

scholarly journals Publication Trends on Mitophagy in the World and China: A 16-Year Bibliometric Analysis

2021 ◽  
Vol 9 ◽  
Author(s):  
Jingli Chen ◽  
Xin Li ◽  
Yifan Jia ◽  
Zhongyuan Xia ◽  
Jishi Ye
Keyword(s):  
Bibliometric Analysis ◽  
Cell Biology ◽  
Developed Countries ◽  
The United States ◽  
Research Progress ◽  
Publication Trends ◽  
Quality Of Results ◽  
The Past ◽  
The World

In the past 16 years, research on mitophagy has increasingly expanded to a wider range of subjects. Therefore, comprehensively analyzing the relevant progress and development trends on mitophagy research requires specific methods. To assess the hotspots, directions, and quality of results in this field worldwide, we used multiple tools to examine research progress and growing trends in research on the matter during the last 16 years (from 2005 to 2020). We also compared the quantity and quality of the literature records on mitophagy published by research institutions in China and other developed countries, reviewed China’s contribution, and examined the gap between China and these developed countries. According to the results of our bibliometric analysis, the United States and its research institutes published the most papers. We identified cell biology as the most commonly researched subject on mitophagy and AUTOPHAGY as the most popular journal for research on mitophagy. We also listed the most cited documents from around the world and China. With gradually increased funding, China is progressively becoming prominent in the field of mitophagy; nevertheless, the gap between her and major countries in the world must be closed.

scholarly journals Pragmatisme Kepemimpinan Debora bagi Kepemimpinan Wanita Kristen di Masa Kini

2020 ◽  
Vol 4 (2) ◽  
pp. 94-107
Author(s):  
Elkana Chrisna Wijaya
Keyword(s):  
Qualitative Methodology ◽  
Women's Leadership ◽  
Research Subjects ◽  
Contemporary Issue ◽  
The World ◽  
Pros And Cons ◽  
The Subject ◽  
Biblical Texts ◽  
Conducting Research ◽  
Growing Conditions

Deborah's Leadership Pragmatism for Today's Christian Women's Leadership. The discussion on women's leadership is a contemporary issue that always brings polemic almost in various fields. The pros and cons of this matter from the beginning until the present remain a hot issue, while the freedom and involvement of women in the world of leadership, both in the spiritual and non-spiritual realms, is increasingly widespread and growing. Conditions and situations, of course, need to get a solution in the form of the contribution of thought, both theological and pragmatic. Conducting research on the subject, using a qualitative methodology, so that not only refers to the biblical texts that are directly related, but also refers to other texts relating to the research subjects, as well as using literature that is closely related to leadership. Thus, it is hoped that the results of this study will enlighten various parties and can be accounted for. Abstrak: Pragmatisme Kepemimpinan Debora bagi Kepemimpinan Wanita Kristen di Masa Kini. Pembahasan mengenai kepemimpinan wanita merupakan isu kontemporer yang senantiasa mendatangkan polemik hampir di berbagai bidang. Pro dan kontra mengenai hal tersebut dari dulu hingga kekinian tetap menjadi isu hangat, sementara kebebasan dan keterlibatan kaum wanita dalam dunia kepemimpinan, baik itu di dunia keagamaan maupun sekular semakin luas dan terus berkembang. Kondisi itu, tentunya perlu mendapatkan solusi dalam bentuk sebut penelitian teologis yang dapat menjadi acuan dalam menyelesaikan masalah tersebut. Pelaksanaan penelitian terhadap subyek tersebut, menggunakan metodologi penelitian kualitatif, sehingga tidak hanya mengacu pada teks Alkitab yang berkaitan langsung, namun juga mengacu pada teks-teks lainnya yang berkaitan dengan subyek penelitian, di samping juga menggunakan literatur-literatur yang berkaitan erat dengan kepemimpinan. Dengan demikian, diharapkan hasil penelitian ini berupa sebuah penelitian Alkitabiah yang dapat memberikan pemecahan masalah dan dapat diaplikasikan dalam kepemimpinan wanita Kristen di masa kini.

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