Mryglod, O (Mryglod, O.); Holovatch, Y (Holovatch, Yu.) Towards journalometrical analysis of a scientific periodical: a case study CONDENSED MATTER PHYSICS, 10 (2): 129-141 2007

[Eugene Garfield]

URL: http://arxiv.org/abs/0707.3696

Language: English 

Document Type: Article 

Author Keywords: complex systems; complex networks; co-authorship network; 
journal evaluation; human dynamics 

Keywords Plus: COAUTHORSHIP NETWORKS; COMPLEX NETWORKS; HUMAN DYNAMICS; 
COLLABORATION; PATTERNS 

Abstract: In this paper we use several approaches to analyse a scientific 
journal as a complex system and to make a possibly more complete 
description of its current state and evolution. Methods of complex 
networks theory, statistics, and queueing theory are used in this study. 
As a subject of the analysis we have chosen the journal "Condensed Matter 
Physics" (http://www.icmp.lviv.ua). In particular, based on the 
statistical data regarding the papers published in this journal since its 
foundation in 1993 up to now we have composed the co-authorship network 
and extracted its main quantitative characteristics. Further, we analyse 
the priorities of scientific trends reflected in the journal and its 
impact on the publications in other editions (the citation ratings). 
Moreover, to characterize an efficiency of the paper processing, we study 
the time dynamics of editorial processing in terms of queueing theory and 
human activity analysis. 

Addresses: Lviv Polytech Natl Univ, UA-79013 Lvov, Ukraine; Natl Acad Sci 
Ukraine, Inst Condensed Matter Phys, UA-79011 Lvov, Ukraine; Johannes 
Kepler Univ Linz, Inst Theoret Phys, A-4040 Linz, Austria 
Reprint Address: Mryglod, O, Lviv Polytech Natl Univ, 12 Bandery Str, UA-
79013 Lvov, Ukraine. 

Cited Reference Count: 19 

Times Cited: 0 

Publisher: INST CONDENSED MATTER PHYSICS NATL ACADEMY OF SCIENCES UKRAINE 

Publisher Address: 1 SVIENTSITSKII STR, LVIV, 79011, UKRAINE 

ISSN: 1607-324X 

29-char Source Abbrev.: CONDENS MATTER PHYS 

ISO Source Abbrev.: Condens. Matter Phys.
 
Source Item Page Count: 13 

Subject Category: Physics, Condensed Matter 

ISI Document Delivery No.: 188WM 

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