scholarly journals Like-for-like bibliometric substitutes for peer review: Advantages and limits of indicators calculated from the ep index

2020 ◽  
Vol 29 (2) ◽  
pp. 215-230 ◽  
Author(s):  
Alonso Rodríguez-Navarro ◽  
Ricardo Brito
Keyword(s):  
Peer Review ◽  
Research Area ◽  
Research Field ◽  
Global Distribution ◽  
Evaluation Procedure ◽  
Bibliometric Indicators ◽  
Research Excellence Framework ◽  
Research Areas ◽  
The Mean ◽  
Business And Management

Abstract The use of bibliometric indicators would simplify research assessments. The 2014 Research Excellence Framework (REF) is a peer review assessment of UK universities, whose results can be taken as benchmarks for bibliometric indicators. In this study, we use the REF results to investigate whether the ep index and a top percentile of most cited papers could substitute for peer review. The probability that a random university’s paper reaches a certain top percentile in the global distribution of papers is a power of the ep index, which can be calculated from the citation-based distribution of university’s papers in global top percentiles. Making use of the ep index in each university and research area, we calculated the ratios between the percentage of 4-star-rated outputs in REF and the percentages of papers in global top percentiles. Then, we fixed the assessment percentile so that the mean ratio between these two indicators across universities is 1.0. This method was applied to four units of assessment in REF: Chemistry, Economics and Econometrics joined to Business and Management Studies, and Physics. Some relevant deviations from the 1.0 ratio could be explained by the evaluation procedure in REF or by the characteristics of the research field; other deviations need specific studies by experts in the research area. These results indicate that in many research areas the substitution of a top percentile indicator for peer review is possible. However, this substitution cannot be made straightforwardly; more research is needed to establish the conditions of the bibliometric assessment.

scholarly journals A Profile of Accounting Research in Morocco: A Review of Major Journals Over the Period 2005-2013

2014 ◽  
Vol 4 (1) ◽  
pp. 262
Author(s):  
Khalifa Ahsina ◽  
Omar Taouab
Keyword(s):  
Research Methods ◽  
Research Method ◽  
Research Field ◽  
Management Control ◽  
International Studies ◽  
Archival Research ◽  
Accounting Research ◽  
Research Areas ◽  
Relative Contribution ◽  
Business And Management

The purpose of this paper is to examine the profile of accounting research in the leading academic accounting research journals in Morocco during the last-year period from 2005 to 2013. This research is based on the identification of 237 articles published between 2005 and 2009 in the three main journals management in Morocco: Moroccan Journal of management control, the Moroccan Journal of Business and Management and the Moroccan Journal of Research in Management and Marketing.The archival research method is applied. The research method used to analyse the related articles in the Moroccan accounting research journals is based on various international studies. The following dimensions are assessed: authorship; research field; the nature of the research; and research methods. Authorship is classified by institution, and the top seven authors by relative contribution are also identified. Knowledge of the profile of accounting research in Morocco could provide opportunities for scholars to expand identified research areas and explore methods that are currently under-developed in the Moroccan accounting research field.

scholarly journals ESTIMASI KANDUNGAN SERPIH (Vsh), POROSITAS EFEKTIF (∅e) DAN SATURASI AIR (Sw) UNTUK MENGHITUNG CADANGAN HIDROKARBON PADA RESERVOAR LIMESTONE LAPANGAN “PRB” DI SUMATERA SELATAN MENGGUNAKAN DATA LOG DAN PETROFISIKA

2020 ◽  
Vol 4 (3) ◽  
pp. 90-102
Author(s):  
Leo Rivandi Purba ◽  
Bagus Sapto Mulyatno
Keyword(s):  
Natural Gas ◽  
Water Saturation ◽  
Research Area ◽  
Effective Porosity ◽  
Research Field ◽  
Water Type ◽  
Average Thickness ◽  
Formation Factor ◽  
The Mean ◽  
Productive Zone

Log and petrophysics data of research area are that located in South Sumatera Basin, exactly at formation Baturaja will be used for counting the hydrocarbon stock in research field. There are 3 the well datas prosessed to determine the prospect layer of hydrocarbon and estimate the hydrocarbon stock in the productive zone by using 1 petrophysic data from well PRB-3. In order to determine the productive zone of hydrocarbon, the first thing to do is to determine the petrophysics parameters. Parameters used is shale content, effective porosity and water saturation. The value of shale content on “PRB” field shows that reservoir is clean from shale minerals. But, based on the saturation of water, type hydrocarbon in reservoir it is natural gas. Based value of three parameters last, the field “PRB” having 6 zone productive hydrocarbon in each ecploratory wells.  Then, determine zone net pay that had been determined by using the cut-off of shale content which is 8% it means hydrocarbon will be produced if the value of shale content under 8%, effective porosity is 5% it means hydrocarbon will be produced if the value of porosity of effective larger than 5% and water saturation is 70% it means that the value of water saturation on field “PRB” must be less than 70% that hydrocarbon can be produced. Average thickness of the net pay in well PRB-1 is 6.78 meter. In well PRB-2, the average thickness is 7.37 meter while in well PRB-3 it is 3,825 meter. The average thickness from those three wells is 3,005 meter. The mean effective porosity of those 3 wells is 8,1% and the mean water saturation is 27,2%. Gas volume formation factor (Bg) is 0,0226 bbl/SCF which the area width is 28 km2. Natural gas stock (OGIP) in this research area is 7,764 BSCF.

scholarly journals The scientometric analysis of scientific direction “Paleopedology“

2021 ◽  
pp. 66-75
Author(s):  
T. V. Busygina ◽  
V. V. Rykova
Keyword(s):  
Web Of Science ◽  
Research Area ◽  
Research Field ◽  
Scientometric Analysis ◽  
Citation Networks ◽  
Research Areas ◽  
Specific Composition ◽  
Subject Categories ◽  
The World ◽  
Scientific Citation

The paper presents the scientometric analysis of the information array on paleopedology from the international databases of scientific citation Web of Science (Clarivate) and Scopus (Elsevier). The analysis results show the trends in the development of this research area over a fifty-year period and its positive dynamics; identify the countries the most actively studying paleosols, authors working successfully in this field and their affiliations, organizations financing scientific research on the topic, as well as frequently cited articles; name the language and specific composition of documents, periodicals with the greatest publication activity; demonstrates the thematic structure of documents in the information array according with the branches of knowledge (Scopus), research areas and subject categories (Web of Science). In addition, the information array on paleopedology was processed using the CiteSpace software, which is freely available to users and allows creating and analyzing co-citation networks based on information arrays selected from databases of scientific citation; it visualize the research field by building networks of document co-citation and term use, identifying research areas. The method of analyzing the document citation provides the network clusterization. By location of clusters labeled with terms from citing articles and symbolizing scientific trends, one can see how research on paleopedology has developed in the world. The results of the scientometric analysis can be useful for specialists in the field of paleopedology to optimize and coordinate research with leading experts and research centers dealing with this problem, as well as representatives of grant-giving organizations.

Overview and initial results of the National Center for Health Statistics’ Research and Development Survey1

2020 ◽  
Vol 36 (4) ◽  
pp. 1199-1211
Author(s):  
Jennifer Parker ◽  
Kristen Miller ◽  
Yulei He ◽  
Paul Scanlon ◽  
Bill Cai ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Survey Data ◽  
Evaluation Studies ◽  
Research Area ◽  
Production Cycle ◽  
Response Patterns ◽  
Health Statistics ◽  
Mode Effects ◽  
Research Areas ◽  
Statistical Agencies ◽  
Initial Results

The National Center for Health Statistics is assessing the usefulness of recruited web panels in multiple research areas. One research area examines the use of close-ended probe questions and split-panel experiments for evaluating question-response patterns. Another research area is the development of statistical methodology to leverage the strength of national survey data to evaluate, and possibly improve, health estimates from recruited panels. Recruited web panels, with their lower cost and faster production cycle, in combination with established population health surveys, may be useful for some purposes for statistical agencies. Our initial results indicate that web survey data from a recruited panel can be used for question evaluation studies without affecting other survey content. However, the success of these data to provide estimates that align with those from large national surveys will depend on many factors, including further understanding of design features of the recruited panel (e.g. coverage and mode effects), the statistical methods and covariates used to obtain the original and adjusted weights, and the health outcomes of interest.

KORESPONDENSI BUNYI BAHASA LAMPUNG DIALEK TULANGBAWANG

2017 ◽  
Vol 6 (1) ◽  
pp. 91
Author(s):  
Roveneldo Roveneldo
Keyword(s):  
Research Area ◽  
Research Areas ◽  
Data Collecting ◽  
Morphological Differences

This research discusses the differences of vowel correspondences, vowel, and  consonant variations of Tulangbawang dialect of Lampung language in six research areas. The data collecting technique was conducted by applying  dialectology method. Moreover, this research used the list of questions  that  listed in Swadesh’s basic vocabularies. The result showed that there are  differences in the linguistic elements in Lampung language which include  the  differences in phonology, morphology, and lexicon. In the phonological differences, it was found that there are one vowel correspondence, eleven vowel variations, and twenty three consonant variations. In general, vowel correspondence lies in the end of words, and the tendency of occurring is found  in the research area 1, 3, 4, and 5. All research areas always have similarities  but there are various changes for each correspondence in research area number  six. In the morphological differences, there are differences in the form of suffixes namely correspondences. Besides, there are some lexical differences found in the six research areas.Abstrak Penelitian ini membahas perbedaan korespondensi vokal, variasi vokal, dan variasi konsonan dalam bahasa Lampung dialek Tulangbawang di 6 titik pengamatan. Pengambilan data dilakukan dengan menggunakan metode dialektologi. Selain itu, penelitian ini menggunakan daftar pertanyaan yang digunakan pada 200 kosakata dasar swadesh. Ditemukan perbedaan unsur-unsur kebahasaan dalam bahasa Lampung yang meliputi perbedaan; fonologi, morfologi, dan leksikon. Perbedaan fonologi ditemukan satu korespondensi vokal, sebelas variasi vokal, dan dua puluh tiga variasi konsonan. Umumnya korespondensi vokal posisi akhir kata, ada kecendrungan pada daerah titik pengamatan 1, 3, 4, dan 5. Kesemua itu selalu memiliki kesamaan walaupun pada enam daerah titik pengamatan memiliki perubahan yang berbeda-beda untuk setiap korespondensi yang ditemukan. Dalam perbedaan morfologi terdapat perbedaan bentuk sufiks yang berupa korespondensi. Selain itu, perbedaan leksikon cukup banyak ditemukan pada enam titik daerah pengamatan.

scholarly journals Diketopyrrolopyrrole Fluorescent Probes, Photophysical and Biological Applications

Chemosensors ◽  
2021 ◽  
Vol 9 (3) ◽  
pp. 44
Author(s):  
Muhammad Aminu Auwalu ◽  
Shanshan Cheng
Keyword(s):  
Quantum Yield ◽  
Fluorescent Probes ◽  
Organic Dyes ◽  
Tumor Therapy ◽  
Research Area ◽  
Research Field ◽  
Review Article ◽  
Biological Applications ◽  
Chemistry Research ◽  
Cancer Tumor

Biological applications of fluorescent probes are rapidly increasing in the supramolecular chemistry research field. Several organic dyes are being utilized currently in developing and advancing this attractive research area, of which diketopyrrolopyrrole (DPP) organic dyes show an exceptional photophysical features (high-fluorescence quantum yield (FQY), good photochemical and thermal stability) that are essential properties for biological applications. Great efforts have been made in recent years towards developing novel fluorescent DPPs by different chemists for such applications, and some positive results have been reported. As a result, this review article gives an account of the progress that has so far been made very recently, mainly within the last decade, in that we selectively focus on and discuss more from 2015 to present on some recent scholarly achievements of fluorescent DPPs: quantum yield, aggregation-induced emission (AIE), solid-state emission, bio-imaging, cancer/tumor therapy, mitochondria staining and some polymeric fluorescent DPPs. Finally, this review article highlights researchers working on luminescent DPPs and the future prospects in some key areas towards designing DPP-based fluorescent probes in order to boost their photophysical and biological applications more effectively.

scholarly journals Energy Storage Ceramics: A Bibliometric Review of Literature

Materials ◽  
2021 ◽  
Vol 14 (13) ◽  
pp. 3605
Author(s):  
Haiyan Hu ◽  
Aiping Liu ◽  
Yuehua Wan ◽  
Yuan Jing
Keyword(s):  
Energy Storage ◽  
Materials Science ◽  
Research Field ◽  
Highly Cited Papers ◽  
Research Areas ◽  
Productive Author ◽  
The Usa ◽  
Bibliometric Review ◽  
Leading Position ◽  
Highly Cited

Energy storage ceramics is among the most discussed topics in the field of energy research. A bibliometric analysis was carried out to evaluate energy storage ceramic publications between 2000 and 2020, based on the Web of Science (WOS) databases. This paper presents a detailed overview of energy storage ceramics research from aspects of document types, paper citations, h-indices, publish time, publications, institutions, countries/regions, research areas, highly cited papers, and keywords. A total of 3177 publications were identified after retrieval in WOS. The results show that China takes the leading position in this research field, followed by the USA and India. Xi An Jiao Tong Univ has the most publications, with the highest h-index. J.W. Zhai is the most productive author in energy storage ceramics research. Ceramics International, Journal of Materials Science-Materials in Electronics, and the Journal of Alloys and Compounds are the most productive journals in this field, and materials science—multidisciplinary is the most frequently used subject category. Keywords, highly cited papers, and the analysis of popular papers indicate that, in recent years, lead-free ceramics are prevalent, and researchers focus on fields such as the microstructure, thin films, and phase transition of ceramics.

scholarly journals The Quality of Statistical Reporting and Data Presentation in Predatory Dental Journals Was Lower Than in Non-Predatory Journals

Entropy ◽  
2021 ◽  
Vol 23 (4) ◽  
pp. 468
Author(s):  
Pentti Nieminen ◽  
Sergio E. Uribe
Keyword(s):  
Open Access ◽  
Peer Review ◽  
Scientific Journals ◽  
Mean Values ◽  
Data Presentation ◽  
Predatory Journals ◽  
Study Results ◽  
The Mean ◽  
Highly Cited

Proper peer review and quality of published articles are often regarded as signs of reliable scientific journals. The aim of this study was to compare whether the quality of statistical reporting and data presentation differs among articles published in ‘predatory dental journals’ and in other dental journals. We evaluated 50 articles published in ‘predatory open access (OA) journals’ and 100 clinical trials published in legitimate dental journals between 2019 and 2020. The quality of statistical reporting and data presentation of each paper was assessed on a scale from 0 (poor) to 10 (high). The mean (SD) quality score of the statistical reporting and data presentation was 2.5 (1.4) for the predatory OA journals, 4.8 (1.8) for the legitimate OA journals, and 5.6 (1.8) for the more visible dental journals. The mean values differed significantly (p < 0.001). The quality of statistical reporting of clinical studies published in predatory journals was found to be lower than in open access and highly cited journals. This difference in quality is a wake-up call to consume study results critically. Poor statistical reporting indicates wider general lower quality in publications where the authors and journals are less likely to be critiqued by peer review.

scholarly journals Clustering of Maxima: Spatial Dependencies among Heavy Rainfall in France

2013 ◽  
Vol 26 (20) ◽  
pp. 7929-7937 ◽  
Author(s):  
Elsa Bernard ◽  
Philippe Naveau ◽  
Mathieu Vrac ◽  
Olivier Mestre
Keyword(s):  
Spatial Patterns ◽  
Extreme Value Theory ◽  
Heavy Rainfall ◽  
Spatial Clustering ◽  
Relevant Information ◽  
Value Theory ◽  
Research Field ◽  
Multivariate Extreme Value Theory ◽  
Spatial Dependencies ◽  
The Mean

Abstract One of the main objectives of statistical climatology is to extract relevant information hidden in complex spatial–temporal climatological datasets. To identify spatial patterns, most well-known statistical techniques are based on the concept of intra- and intercluster variances (like the k-means algorithm or EOFs). As analyzing quantitative extremes like heavy rainfall has become more and more prevalent for climatologists and hydrologists during these last decades, finding spatial patterns with methods based on deviations from the mean (i.e., variances) may not be the most appropriate strategy in this context of studying such extremes. For practitioners, simple and fast clustering tools tailored for extremes have been lacking. A possible avenue to bridging this methodological gap resides in taking advantage of multivariate extreme value theory, a well-developed research field in probability, and to adapt it to the context of spatial clustering. In this paper, a novel algorithm based on this plan is proposed and studied. The approach is compared and discussed with respect to the classical k-means algorithm throughout the analysis of weekly maxima of hourly precipitation recorded in France (fall season, 92 stations, 1993–2011).

The proteomic future: where mass spectrometry should be taking us

2012 ◽  
Vol 444 (2) ◽  
pp. 169-181 ◽  
Author(s):  
Jay J. Thelen ◽  
Ján A. Miernyk
Keyword(s):  
Mass Spectrometry ◽  
Gel Electrophoresis ◽  
Protein Structures ◽  
Research Area ◽  
Mass Accuracy ◽  
Two Dimensional ◽  
Two Dimensional Gel Electrophoresis ◽  
Post Translational Modifications ◽  
Peptide Separation ◽  
Research Areas

A newcomer to the -omics era, proteomics, is a broad instrument-intensive research area that has advanced rapidly since its inception less than 20 years ago. Although the ‘wet-bench’ aspects of proteomics have undergone a renaissance with the improvement in protein and peptide separation techniques, including various improvements in two-dimensional gel electrophoresis and gel-free or off-gel protein focusing, it has been the seminal advances in MS that have led to the ascension of this field. Recent improvements in sensitivity, mass accuracy and fragmentation have led to achievements previously only dreamed of, including whole-proteome identification, and quantification and extensive mapping of specific PTMs (post-translational modifications). With such capabilities at present, one might conclude that proteomics has already reached its zenith; however, ‘capability’ indicates that the envisioned goals have not yet been achieved. In the present review we focus on what we perceive as the areas requiring more attention to achieve the improvements in workflow and instrumentation that will bridge the gap between capability and achievement for at least most proteomes and PTMs. Additionally, it is essential that we extend our ability to understand protein structures, interactions and localizations. Towards these ends, we briefly focus on selected methods and research areas where we anticipate the next wave of proteomic advances.

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