Subjects: Library Science，Information Science >> Library Science submitted time 2023-08-27 Cooperative journals: 《图书情报工作》
Abstract： [Purpose/significance] This paper systematically defines the related concepts of counting methods and establishes the counting methods classification. Then, it concludes the characteristics and differences of counting methods, analyzes the existing problems and proposes some suggestions for the future improvement and selection of counting methods.[Method/process] Firstly, the paper generalized the elements and the process of counting methods, proposed two classified factors of counting methods from the perspective of credit allocation, including full counts and fractional counts, and then, we summarized the two methods. Secondly, the paper took full counts and factional counts as an example to compare the differences between two types of methods from three perspectives included publication indicators, citation indicators and network indicators.[Result/conclusion] Finally, we develop a brief description of existing problems, which include the advantages and disadvantages of full counts and fractional counts, the consistency between the basic unit and count object, the rationality of credit allocation and measurement of network impact. Besides, we point out the further research space of the above problems.
Subjects: Library Science，Information Science >> Information Science submitted time 2023-05-23
Abstract： Abstract: Purposes To explore the impact of COVID-19 papers on journal impact factors, so as to deepen the understanding of the essential characteristics of this index, help to provide suggestions for the improvement of the influence of Chinese journals and also provide a reference for the rational evaluation of Sci-tech journals. Methods In view of the inflationary growth of journal impact factors based on Journal Citation Reports 2022,about 3.64 million publications and 18.64 million citations of 11,000 journals indexed by SCIE and SSCI were obtained, and about 33,000 COVID-19 papers are identified. The relationship between the contribution rate of COVID-19 papers and the increase of journal impact factor, and explore the contribution of COVID-19 papers to different divisions, subject areas and the impact factor of Chinese journals. Findings COVID-19 publications have positive effects on JIF in 87% journals, and have a contribution of 31.14% to the increasement of JIF. And the higher the JCR quartile of the journal, the greater the contribution. This effect is not limited to clinical medicine journals. China’s scientific journals have shown a large growth in JIF with 20.51% can be attributed to COVID-19 publications. Conclusions “Covidization” of scientific research has contributed to the increase in the impact factor of most journals. In face of such major public health emergencies, Chinese journals should seize research frontiers and hotspots, enhance emergency publishing capabilities, and improve academic influence and brand recognition. At the same time, more robust indicators and more fine-grained classification systems should be explored to meet the great challenges brought by such emergencies to the scientific research evaluation system.
Subjects: Library Science，Information Science >> Library Science submitted time 2023-05-23
Abstract： Purpose/Significance This study aims to explore the theoretical model of scientific journal layout and provide references for the layout of scientific journals in China. Methods/Procedure The research utilizes methods such as online research, scientometric analysis, and induction to analyze the disciplinary and influential structure of internationally renowned publishing institutions. This analysis abstracts and formulates the theoretical model of scientific journal layout. Results/Conclusions The theoretical model of scientific journal layout is a comprehensive matrix that integrates management, covers a wide range of disciplines, exhibits distinct levels of influence, and includes diverse types of journals. The layout of scientific journals in China should simultaneously focus on the differentiation in both disciplinary and influential dimensions. In terms of disciplines, it is important to strive for diversity while avoiding overlap, redundancy, and gaps. In terms of influence, a reasonable structure of hierarchies should be established, including high-end comprehensive "leading journals," targeted "key journals" focusing on specific objectives, and foundational "cornerstone journals" filling the gaps. Additionally, it is necessary to improve the mechanism for manu
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Subjects: Library Science，Information Science >> Information Science submitted time 2023-04-01 Cooperative journals: 《图书情报工作》
Abstract： [Purpose/significance] To solve the inconsistency of disruption index D, and investigate the affecting factors of disruption index in specific applications.[Method/process] This paper pointed out the inconsistency problem of disruption index D, and then proposed Rela_DZ and DZ as alternatives to solve the inconsistency problem of D. Finally, the factors affecting Rela_DZ and DZ were studied from the perspective of citation time window, discipline difference and document types.[Result/conclusion] Rela_DZ avoids the inconsistency problem by solving the non-monotonic problem of D with respect to NR. DZ overcomes the non-strict monotonic problem of D with respect to NF and NB. Taking into account the relative and absolute disruption index will result in more reasonable results. In addition, Rela_DZ and DZ are influenced by citation time window, disciplines and document types. Necessary processing steps are needed when applying the disruption index.
Subjects: Library Science，Information Science >> Information Science submitted time 2023-04-01 Cooperative journals: 《图书情报工作》
Abstract： [Purpose/significance] Exploring the stable time window of disruption index and revealing the relationship between the reliability of disruption index, cited half-life and the reliability of citation are to provide valid time window suggestions for its application in different disciplines.[Result/conclusion] The reliability of the disruption index under the citation time window in different disciplines was calculated respectively, this paper obtained the needed time window for the reliability of disruption index reach to 0.8, and the relationship between disruption index, cited half-life and the reliability of citation were analyzed respectively.[Result/conclusion] There are big differences in disciplines among the needed time window for the reliability of disruption index reach to 0.8; at the time of reaching cited half-life, the reliability of disruption index in all disciplines has reached to 0.8, the cited half-life can be used as a reference for the time window of disruption index calculation; discipline characteristics and indicator algorithms are both important factors affecting the reliability of disruption index, but under the impact of the algorithm, the disruption index may achieve higher reliability after citation.
Subjects: Library Science，Information Science >> Information Science submitted time 2023-03-31
Abstract： [Objective] International research collaboration plays an increasingly important role in scientific research, and the corresponding author, as a key organizer and quality controller of research outputs, is one of the main contributors. This study aims to explore the corresponding author patterns in international research collaboration based on internationally co-authored papers. [Methods] Using the Web of Science database as the data source, this study employs scientometrics methods and analyzes international co-authored papers to reveal the characteristics of corresponding author patterns in international collaboration in terms of author type and research output quality. This provides data references for understanding China's role in international research collaboration and finding potential partners. [Results] The findings indicate that developing countries such as China and Iran have relatively high corresponding author rates. The global corresponding author type is dominated by single corresponding author papers, accounting for more than 75%. Developing countries like Brazil and Iran have higher proportions of single corresponding author papers, while countries such as South Africa, Egypt, and Russia have lower proportions. Developed countries with advanced technology, such as Europe and the United States, have higher proportions of single corresponding author papers. There are significant differences in the structure of journal papers of different quality among single corresponding author papers. Technologically advanced countries such as Europe and the United States have a higher proportion of single corresponding author papers in high-quality journals. When collaborating with technologically advanced countries like Europe and the United States, China mainly assumes the role of corresponding author in journals of average quality. However, when collaborating with developing countries such as Pakistan and Russia, China mainly assumes the role of corresponding author in higher-quality journals. [Limitations] This study reveals the patterns of corresponding authors at a macro level but does not delve into the underlying mechanisms. Future research can further investigate the characteristics and evolution of corresponding authors from the perspectives of author attributes, research fields, research evaluation systems, and international collaboration. [Conclusion] The findings of this study expand the research perspective on international collaboration, help to clarify the phenomenon of corresponding authors, and contribute to understanding the role of Chinese scholars in international research collaboration.
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Subjects: Library Science，Information Science >> Information Science submitted time 2022-07-27
Abstract： Purposes Journal’s discipline distribution is one of the key issues in the current stage of developing journal in china. In order to solve the limitations of the journal-level discipline classification system in the analysis of journal’s discipline distribution, this article intends to introduce a paper-level discipline classification system. Methods The comparative analysis was used to exemplify the advantages of the paper-level discipline classification system in the research related to journal’s discipline distribution. Results In the analysis of journal’s discipline distribution, paper-level discipline classification system effectively revealed the obvious discipline distribution differences and discipline emphasis between the multidisciplinary journals Nature and Science Bulletin, the Science China-Chemistry and Journal of the American Chemical Society. In the analysis of the discipline evolution, through the mining of the paper-level discipline classification system, we revealed that Sensors has expanded from focusing on sensor-related topics to across multiple disciplines. Based on the analysis of the overlap of journal topics, we found that Acta Oceanologica Sinica and Advances in Atmospheric Sciences, which belong to different disciplines, overlap in many research topics. In the analysis of journal impact, we take JCR “Statistics & Probability” journals as examples to analyze the difference in journal impact rankings under the two classification systems. The paper-level classification system can more effectively eliminate citation differences within disciplines, and provides a better objective classification reference for journal impact evaluation. Conclusion Compared with the journal-level discipline classification system, the paper-level discipline classification system classifies the paper as a unit, with fine granularity, fast update, and more suitable for the research practice of journal’s discipline distribution.
Subjects: Management Science >> Science ology and Management submitted time 2022-07-27
Abstract： Currently, peer review is playing the key role in research funding. The fairness of the review process and the reliability of the review results determine whether truly valuable research can be funded. However, conflicts of interest, non-consensus among reveiwers and review bias often occur in the review process, which makes the funding decisions unreliable and random to a certain extent. And the Matthew effect in science further amplifies this implicit randomness in future resource allocation. A list of changes and modifications have been proposed and tested to solve the aforementioned problems of peer review in funding allocation, among which a transformative initiative -- partical randomisation or lottery-style mechanism -- attracts growing attention. Specifically, funding institutions randomly fund those proposals with similar academic value, non-consensus among experts, and original innovation that have been pre-selected by peer experts. In this paper, we systematically review the funding schemes that have adopted the randomisation mechanism, and analyze the applicability and acceptance of this idea. The application of partial randomisation in grant peer review is still in an embryonic stage, and its scope of application, effectiveness and impact on the evaluation system are still unclear. Future research could focus on the theoretical mechanism of random allocation itself and its potential implementation impact to explore the possibility of applying this mechanism to foster fair and efficient funding allocation.
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Subjects: Management Science >> Science ology and Management submitted time 2022-01-11
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