A Comparison of Citations across Multidisciplinary Psychology Journals: A Case Study of Two Independent Journals

2010 ◽  
Vol 106 (1) ◽  
pp. 314-322 ◽  
Author(s):  
Walter R. Schumm
Keyword(s):  
Motor Skills ◽  
Professional Organizations ◽  
Impact Factors ◽  
Scientific Quality ◽  
Scholarly Journals ◽  
Heterogeneity Of Variance ◽  
Second Tier ◽  
Quality Of Research

Citation rates and impact factors are often used in an attempt to evaluate the apparent prestige of scholarly journals and the quality of research published by individual scholars. However, the apparent prestige of “top tier” journals may reflect aggressive marketing and advertising efforts as much as scholarship. Some journals have retained their independence from professional organizations and the funding, marketing, and advocacy policies that may be associated with such organizations. While lacking as much visibility as organizational journals and sometimes considered “lower tier,” independent journals may be able to provide comparable scientific quality as measured by citation rates. To test this, the citation rates of 169 articles published by a frequently cited scholar were compared across first- and second-tier journals, including many sponsored and marketed by large professional organizations, and to rates for two independent journals combined, Psychological Reports and Perceptual and Motor Skills. Citation rates were higher for first-tier journals but for most comparisons, especially those that controlled for heterogeneity of variance, results did not differ in statistically significant ways among the three tiers of journals, though some nonsignificant trends ( p < .15) were found. If citation rates of articles are any indication of scientific quality, tiered classifications of journals appear to be a relatively weak indicator of scientific merit; journals at any tier contain articles that are useful and of good quality.

scholarly journals The Implementation of Distance Learning during the Covid-19 Pandemic

MADRASAH ◽  
2021 ◽  
Vol 13 (2) ◽  
pp. 114-125
Author(s):  
Raden Adji Suryo Utomo ◽  
Fitri Nur Mahmudah
Keyword(s):  
Data Analysis ◽  
Distance Learning ◽  
Data Sources ◽  
Quality Of Education ◽  
Case Study Approach ◽  
Structured Interviews ◽  
Study Approach ◽  
Quality Of Research

The implementation of learning is the most important part in improving the quality of education. The Covid-19 pandemic period is part of the challenge for education so that learning continues. The purpose of this study was to investigate in depth the implementation of distance learning during the Covid-19 pandemic. The method used in this research is qualitative with a case study approach. The research was conducted at Muhammadiyah Pakel Elementary School. The data sources in this study were teachers, parents, and students. Data collection techniques using structured interviews assisted with guidelines that are structured questions systematically. Data analysis using the Denzin Licoln case study model assisted by atlas.ti software version 8. The technique used to improve the quality of research is source triangulation. The results of this study provide information that in the implementation of the implementation of distance learning there are three factors, namely policy, distance learning process, and human resource activeness. These three factors are novelty which can be recommendations for the three education centers in order to be part of improving the quality of distance learning education during the Covid-19 pandemic.

scholarly journals Enriching qualitative research by engaging peer interviewers: a case study

2016 ◽  
Vol 16 (6) ◽  
pp. 661-680 ◽  
Author(s):  
Kimberly Devotta ◽  
Julia Woodhall-Melnik ◽  
Cheryl Pedersen ◽  
Aklilu Wendaferew ◽  
Tatiana P Dowbor ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Qualitative Interviews ◽  
Research Process ◽  
Qualitative Inquiry ◽  
Community Based ◽  
Financial Investment ◽  
Community Based Organization ◽  
Positive Capacity ◽  
Quality Of Research

Engaging peer-interviewers in qualitative inquiry is becoming more popular. Yet, there are differing opinions as to whether this practice improves the research process or is prohibitively challenging. Benefits noted in the literature are improved awareness/acceptance of disenfranchised groups, improved quality of research, and increased comfort of participants in the research process. Challenges include larger investment in time and money to hire, train, and support peer-interviewers, and the potential to disrupt peer recovery. We illustrate, through case study, how to engage peer-interviewers, meet potential challenges, and the benefits of such engagement. We draw upon our experience from a qualitative study designed to understand men’s experiences of problem gambling and housing instability. We hired three peers to conduct semi-structured qualitative interviews with 30 men from a community-based organization. We contend, that with appropriate and adequate resources (time, financial investment), peer-interviewing produces a positive, capacity building experience for peer-interviewers, participants and researchers.

scholarly journals Solutions to scholarly publishing in social sciences and humanities

2017 ◽  
Vol 1 (X1) ◽  
pp. 91-103
Author(s):  
Phuong Dzung Pho ◽  
Phuong Thi Minh Tran
Keyword(s):  
Social Sciences ◽  
Survey Data ◽  
Scientific Research ◽  
Ho Chi Minh City ◽  
Social Sciences And Humanities ◽  
National University ◽  
The University ◽  
Quality Of Research

Publishing scientific research is very important in contributing to the knowledge of a discipline and in sharing experience among scientists. However, there are few studies to find solutions to improve the quantity and quality of research publications, especially those in the fields of social sciences and humanities. This case study aims at finding the difficulties that lecturers from different faculties and departments of the University of Social Sciences and Humanities, Vietnam National University – Ho Chi Minh City have encountered in publishing their research. Based on the survey data, the study suggests practical solutions to enhance Vietnamese researchers’ national and international publications in order to meet integration challenges.

scholarly journals Sustainability of post-socialist urban design treatment of public open spaces in multi-family housing areas: Case study of Nis, Serbia

2021 ◽  
Vol 19 (2) ◽  
pp. 155-169
Author(s):  
Slavisa Kondic ◽  
Milica Zivkovic ◽  
Milan Tanic ◽  
Ivan Kostic
Keyword(s):  
Urban Design ◽  
Research Result ◽  
Impact Factors ◽  
Eastern European ◽  
Multifamily Housing ◽  
Open Spaces ◽  
Family Housing ◽  
Public Open Spaces

This research focuses on the treatment of public open spaces (POS) in multifamily housing areas in post-socialist Central and Eastern European (CEE) countries. The aim is to evaluate their quality and sustainability and to identify all important impact factors influencing their properties. A case study was conducted on a representative sample of four multi-family housing sites in Nis, Serbia. Determining the interconnection between urban planning parameters and the realized quality of POS is one of the primary objectives that could lead to forming recommendations for future multi-family housing development, including more usable and sustainable POS in the current social and economic context. The models for improvement of POS quality and sustainability are defined as a research result.

The impact of better access to scientific journals on the quality of research work: The case of a small university

2016 ◽  
Vol 50 (2) ◽  
pp. 205-215 ◽  
Author(s):  
Petruša Miholič ◽  
Primož Južnič
Keyword(s):  
Web Of Science ◽  
Academic Library ◽  
Research Work ◽  
Information Resources ◽  
Scholarly Journals ◽  
Research Results ◽  
To Come ◽  
The Impact ◽  
Quality Of Research

Linking a publication with scientific research results and the use of information resources is a key component of the collection, development and assessment of an academic library. Librarians often use quantitative data, but it is not easy to come by. Directly connecting library and information services to the impact they have can be quite difficult. Focusing on the 2010–2014 period, we have linked the quality and quantity of published papers to usage statistics for the newly acquired consortia access to scholarly journals in three international publisher databases: ScienceDirect, SpringerLink and WileyOnline. We found that the share of scholarly journals from the ScienceDirect, SpringerLink and WileyOnline consortia cited by University of Primorska researchers’ in their scholarly papers has gradually increased every year, ranging from 13.5% in 2010 up to 24.8% in 2014. The share of scholarly papers published by University of Primorska researchers’ in scholarly journals with the highest impact (measured in Web of Science and Scopus) has also increased substantially, from 18.03% in 2011 to 31.55% in 2014. Study shows that better access to quality information resources for scientific researchers lead to an increase in its use and results in higher quality research shown by the gradual increase of publications of research results in higher impact scholarly journals.

Turtles All the Way Down? — On a Quest for Quality in Qualitative Research

1997 ◽  
Vol 27 (2) ◽  
pp. 111-115 ◽  
Author(s):  
Ineke Meulenberg-Buskens
Keyword(s):  
Qualitative Research ◽  
Social Science Research ◽  
Science Research ◽  
Research Quality ◽  
Research Guidelines ◽  
The Relationship ◽  
Reflective Discourse ◽  
Quality Of Research

This article focuses on the relationship between the personal and the scientific in qualitative research discourse as an aspect of the quest for quality. While there is of necessity a personal dimension in any type of social science research, in qualitative research the personal takes a prominent place in that the researcher's subjectivity is explicitly used within the research context and appropriated by the methodological discourse. The purpose of methodological discourse is to safeguard the quality of research: Guidelines are developed, innovations are discussed, and traditions and conventions maintained. Methodological discourse can also be the arena where a community of scientists asserts itself through discussing its members' practices. It is here where personal authority and scientific convention meet in the battle for research quality. The case study used here reflects a particular event in a qualitative methodological discourse which was a crisis of sorts. An attempt is made to analyse the process which revealed the prevalent rules and the question is raised whether the quest for recognizability, which is the basis of methodological discourse operating within a community of scientists, has the potential to function as a threat to the quest for quality, so undermining its very purpose. A plea is made for a multi-layered reflective discourse where not only individual work will be scrutinized, but the discourse will scrutinize itself with the help of individual events.

scholarly journals Research Publications of the Oman Medical Specialty Board

2021 ◽  
Vol 36 (2) ◽  
pp. e237-e237
Author(s):  
Abdulhakeem Al Rawahi ◽  
Sathiya Murthi Panchatcharam ◽  
Sachin Jose
Keyword(s):  
Web Of Science ◽  
Case Reports ◽  
Medical Specialty ◽  
Impact Factors ◽  
Research Publications ◽  
The Status ◽  
Specialty Board ◽  
The Impact ◽  
Quality Of Research

Objectives: To date, the quantity and the quality of research publications conducted within the Oman Medical Specialty Board (OMSB) have not been assessed. In this review, we sought to assess the quantity and quality of research publications affiliated with the OMSB. Methods: We retrieved data systematically from PubMed, Scopus, Web of Science, and Google Scholar. We searched all publications published until December 2018. Results: A total of 133 published articles affiliated with the OMSB were retrieved. Half of the publications were original studies, and 30.8% were case reports or series. Reviews and editorials represented 6.8% and 8.3%, respectively. Among the original studies, 79.4% were cross sectionals and 50.0% were retrospective in nature. Among the prospective studies, 58.8% were questionnaire-based surveys. The impact factors of the journals ranged between 0.82 and 4.40, except for one journal with an impact factor of 15.10. Conclusions: The quantity and quality of the publications from the OMSB is still low. However, training and policy change in the residency curriculum is key to improve the status.

scholarly journals Evaluating Academic Journals without Impact Factors for Collection Management Decisions

2002 ◽  
Vol 63 (6) ◽  
pp. 562-577 ◽  
Author(s):  
Juris Dilevko ◽  
Esther Atkinson
Keyword(s):  
Scientific Information ◽  
Medical Science ◽  
Impact Factors ◽  
Collection Management ◽  
Original Research ◽  
Academic Journals ◽  
Management Decisions ◽  
Journal Citation Reports

Evaluation of academic journals for collection management decisions is made all the more difficult when some journals do not have impact factors as assigned by the Institute for Scientific Information and its Journal Citation Reports. Focusing on science, technology, and medicine journals, this study presents a method of evaluating such nonranked journals. The method is based on finding a comparator journal to the nonranked journal, distinguishing between original research articles and other article types, tracing citations to these two target journals in citing journals, comparing the quality of the citing journals that cite both target journals, and describing the contextual typology of the citations to the target journals. A case study of two medical science journals, the nonranked Annals of the Royal College of Physicians and Surgeons of Canada and the comparator ranked Canadian Family Physician, illustrates the method. This method can help in determining the value of a nonranked journal in relation to a ranked journal.

scholarly journals How to Become an Informed Research Consumer: Evaluating Journal Impact Factors and Their Alternatives

2020 ◽  
Vol 25 (4) ◽  
pp. 304-307
Author(s):  
Barbora Hoskova ◽  
Courtney A. Colgan ◽  
Betty S. Lai
Keyword(s):  
Research Articles ◽  
Impact Factors ◽  
Journal Articles ◽  
High Quality ◽  
High Quality Journal ◽  
Scientific Research Articles ◽  
Journal Impact ◽  
Quality Of Research ◽  
Publication Quality

Approximately two million scientific research articles are published in journals worldwide each year (Altbach & De Wit, 2018). As a result, identifying relevant and high-quality journal articles can be an overwhelming task. journal impact factors are one metric for assessing the quality of research journals and articles. To help you become a more informed research consumer, this article will explore some common questions about journal impact factors. We begin with an explanation of Journal impact factors and their origins, followed by some critiques of journal impact factors, alternative ways of assessing publication quality, and the applications of this information to your work in psychology.

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