Papers of potential interest to Sig Metrics readers
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TITLE: Top-cited Articles in Chemical Engineering in Science
Citation Index Expanded: A Bibliometric Analysis (Article, English)
AUTHOR: Ho, YS
SOURCE: CHINESE JOURNAL OF CHEMICAL ENGINEERING 20 (3). JUN
2012. p.478-488 CHEMICAL INDUSTRY PRESS, BEIJING
SEARCH TERM(S): ZUCKERMAN HA rauth;
SCIENCE CITATION INDEX
BIBLIOMETR*
CITATION*
KEYWORDS: bibliometric; Web of Science; highly cited; Y-index;
publication character
KEYWORDS+: LOW-TEMPERATURE OXIDATION; POROUS SOLIDS DIFFUSION;
LIQUID-MIXTURES; JOURNALS; COEFFICIENTS; AUTHORSHIP;
ORDER; GOLD; PUBLICATIONS; PERFORMANCE
ABSTRACT: This study aimed to identify and to analyze
characteristics of top-cited articles published in the Web of Science
chemical engineering subject category from 1899 to 2011. Articles that
have been cited more than 100 times were assessed regarding publication
outputs, and distribution of outputs in journals. Five bibliometric
indicators were used to evaluate source countries, institution and
authors. A new indicator, Y-index, was created to assess quantity and
quality of contribution to articles. Results showed that 3828 articles,
published between 1931 and 2010, had been cited at least 100 times. Among
them 54% published before 1991, and 49% top-cited articles originated
from US. The top eight productive institutions were all located in US.
The top journals were Journal of Catalysis, AIChE Journal, Chemical
Engineering Science and Journal of Membrane Science. Y-index was
successfully applied to evaluate publication character of authors,
institutions, and countries/regions.
AUTHOR ADDRESS: YS Ho, Asia Univ, Trend Res Ctr, 500 Lioufeng Rd, Wufeng
41354, Taichung County, Taiwan
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TITLE: SCIENTIFIC AND TECHNOLOGICAL RESEARCH AT THE INSTITUTO
CLODOMIRO PICADO: A BIBLIOMETRIC PERSPECTIVE OF FOUR DECADES (1970-2010)
(Article, Spanish)
AUTHOR: Lomonte, B
SOURCE: INTERCIENCIA 37 (6). JUN 2012. p.424-430 INTERCIENCIA,
CARACAS
SEARCH TERM(S): BIBLIOMETR* item_title
KEYWORDS+: PUBLICATIONS
ABSTRACT: This article presents an overview of the evolution of
research activities at the Instituto Clodomiro Picado (ICP; University of
Costa Rica), as reflected by its scientific publications during 40 years
(1970-2010) since its foundation. The total production of publications in
journals (442 articles) was compiled and an analysis was carried out of
their characteristics such as subject areas, citation figures in the Web
of Science, proportion of collaboration with foreign authors, countries
involved in the collaborations, and utilization of local or international
journals. The data indicate that research activities at ICP, from the
perspective of the production of papers in journals, present a
considerable development, consolidation and visibility. These analyses
support the conclusion that it is feasible to produce science in a
socioeconomic context such as that of Costa Rica, where resources to
foster research are scarce and inconstant. Some of the factors that may
have favored such quantitative and qualitative growth are discussed. The
study of ICP as a particular case could provide information of a more
general interest to formulate strategies for development in other groups
or countries with similar characteristics.
AUTHOR ADDRESS: B Lomonte, Inst Clodomiro Picado UCR, San Jose 11501, Costa
Rica
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TITLE: Impact Factor, Citation Index, H-Index: are researchers
still free to choose where and how to publish their results? (Article,
English)
AUTHOR: Solarino, S
SOURCE: ANNALS OF GEOPHYSICS 55 (3 SP ISS). 2012. p.473-477 IST
NAZIONALE DI GEOFISICA E VULCANOLOGIA, ROME
SEARCH TERM(S): HIRSCH JE P NATL ACAD SCI USA 102:16569 2005;
CITATION item_title; CITATION* item_title;
IMPACT FACTOR* item_title
ABSTRACT: Over the last decade, the demand to evaluate the impact
of any given research study, the credentials of a researcher, and the
influence that any single research unit or agency has on the world of
research has constantly grown. Many tools have been developed and applied
to evaluate the level of innovation, originality and continuity of a
single researcher in an objective way. As a consequence, there are
comparisons of the performances of different research agencies. Some of
these tools, which often provide the result as an 'index', are briefly
described in this study. However, it is clearly evident that the
evaluations provided by these instruments do not always correspond to the
real impact of the research, nor are they unique. Indeed, the same index
computed using similar criteria on different databases gives different
scores, which can lead to confusion and contradictions. In this
contribution, the principal anomalies, problems and failures of these
evaluation schemes are described. The most evident of these arise from
the nature of the evaluation, which being automated, cannot establish the
role of any single researcher in papers of 'pooled' research, and cannot
recognize similar or duplicated papers by the same researcher(s) in more
than one journal. The 'selecting' effects that these evaluation indices
can have on the research are then discussed. Indeed, in an attempt to
obtain the highest possible scores in terms of citations, there is a
tendency of the single scholar to avoid studies that deal with small
areas, or with scientific problems that do not have a broad interest or
provide applicative results. In all of these cases, an article describing
such studies will in all likelihood appear in a 'minor journal' (one with
a low impact factor). As a consequence, this will provide a low citation
index, will not significantly contribute to the authors' H-index, and/or
will only be published as a report. Moreover, a discussion on the role
that these evaluation indices can have in the world of research is
presented. Particular attention is paid to the consequences in the field
of the geoethics, where scientific, technological, methodological and
socio-cultural aspects need to be considered in a different order to that
expected in a pure meritocracy.
AUTHOR ADDRESS: S Solarino, Ctr Nazl Terremoti, Ist Nazl Geofis & Vulcanol,
Sede Di Genova, Italy
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TITLE: GOOGLE SCHOLAR METRICS: AN UNRELIABLE TOOL FOR ASSESSING
SCIENTIFIC JOURNALS (Article, English)
AUTHOR: Delgado-Lopez-Cozer, E; Cabezas-Clavijo, A
SOURCE: PROFESIONAL DE LA INFORMACION 21 (4). JUL-AUG 2012.
p.419-427 EPI, BARCELONA
SEARCH TERM(S): JOURNALS item_title
KEYWORDS: Google; Google Scholar; Google Scholar Metrics;
Scientific Journals; Repositories; H-Index; Bibliometric
Indicators; Scientific Assessment
KEYWORDS+: INFORMATION-SEEKING BEHAVIOR; H-INDEX; SCIENCE;
INDICATORS; CONS; PROS
ABSTRACT: We introduce Google Scholar Metrics (GSM), a new
bibliometric product of Google that aims at providing the H-index for
scientific journals and other information sources. We conduct a critical
review of GSM showing its main characteristics and possibilities as a
tool for scientific evaluation. We discuss its coverage along with the
inclusion of repositories, bibliographic control, and its options for
browsing and searching. We conclude that, despite Google Scholar's value
as a source for scientific assessment, GSM is an immature product with
many shortcomings, and therefore we advise against its use for evaluation
purposes. However, the improvement of these shortcomings would place GSM
as a serious competitor to the other existing products for evaluating
scientific journals.
AUTHOR ADDRESS: E Delgado-Lopez-Cozer, Univ Granada, EC3, Dept Bibliotecon
& Documentac, Colegio Maximo Cartuja, Campus Cartuja S-N,
E-18071 Granada, Spain
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TITLE: Journal evaluation based on bibliometric indicators and
the CERIF data model (Article, English)
AUTHOR: Ivanovic, D; Surla, D; Rackovic, M
SOURCE: COMPUTER SCIENCE AND INFORMATION SYSTEMS 9 (2). JUN
2012. p.791-811 COMSIS CONSORTIUM, NOVI SAD
SEARCH TERM(S):
GARFIELD E JAMA-J AM MED ASSOC 295:90 2006;
GARFIELD E CROAT MED J 41:368 2000
KEYWORDS: CERIF; evaluation of scientific-research results; impact
factor; CRIS UNS
KEYWORDS+: RESEARCH MANAGEMENT-SYSTEM; MARC 21 FORMAT; IMPACT FACTOR;
CITATION-REPORTS; PERFORMANCE; UNIMARC; ARTICLE; SCIENCE;
INDEX
ABSTRACT: In this paper we propose an application of extended CERIF
data model for storing journal impact factors and journal scientific
fields and also propose a journal evaluation approach based on these
data. The approach includes an algorithm for journal evaluation based on
one metric for journals ranking that is also stored using the CERIF data
model and that is in accordance with the rule book for evaluation of
scientific-research results which is prescribed by the Republic of
Serbia. The algorithm does not unambiguously evaluate journal, i.e. the
algorithm suggests possibly journal categories according to the values of
the metric, but final decision is made by commission. The proposed
evaluation approach is implemented within CRIS UNS and verified on
scientific-research results of researchers employed at Department of
Mathematics and Informatics, University of Novi Sad. The complete
evaluation approach proposed in this paper is based on the CERIF standard
that allows an easy application of this evaluation approach in any CERIF-
compatible CRIS system.
AUTHOR ADDRESS: D Ivanovic, Univ Novi Sad, Fac Tech Sci, Trg D Obradovica
6, Novi Sad 21000, Serbia
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Title: Scientific production in cancer rehabilitation grows higher: a bibliometric analysis
Authors:
Ugolini, D; Neri, M; Cesario, A; Bonassi, S; Milazzo, D; Bennati, L;
Lapenna, LM; Pasqualetti, P
Author Full Names:
Ugolini, Donatella; Neri, Monica; Cesario, Alfredo; Bonassi, Stefano;
Milazzo, Daniele; Bennati, Luca; Lapenna, Luisa Maria; Pasqualetti,
Patrizio
Source:
SUPPORTIVE CARE IN CANCER, 20 (8):1629-1638; 10.1007/s00520-011-1253-2 AUG 2012
Language:
English
Document Type:
Article
Author Keywords:
Rehabilitation, Neoplasms, Publications, Bibliometrics
KeyWords Plus:
EUROPEAN-UNION
Abstract:
The aim of the study was to evaluate scientific production in the field of cancer rehabilitation comparing publication trends and *impact factor* (IF) among countries.
The PubMed database was searched. Publications numbers and IF were evaluated both as absolute values and after standardization by population and gross domestic product (GDP). A dedicated software was developed to create a relational database containing all information about considered publications (Research Management System).
Some 1,743 publications were retrieved from 1967 to 2008. Cancer rehabilitation publications have grown 11.6 times, while the whole field of disease rehabilitation has grown 7.8 times. Breast neoplasms, squamous cell carcinoma, treatment outcome, endosseous dental implantation, follow-up studies, and surgical flaps were the most commonly used keywords. From 1994 to 2008, 946 citations were retrieved: 36.8% came from the European Union (EU) (Germany, the UK, and the Netherlands ranking at the top) and 36.9% from the USA. The highest mean IF was reported for the USA (3.384) followed by Canada (3.265) and Australia (2.643). The EU has a mean IF of 0.839 with the Netherlands ranking first. Canada, Australia, and the USA had the best ratio between IF (sum) and resident population or GDP.
Cancer rehabilitation is an expanding area with a growing scientific production. The rapidly ageing population, the higher number of cancer survivors, and the increasing need of resources for the after treatment of cancer patients contribute to explain the interest for this field.
Reprint Address:
Ist Nazl Ric Canc, Dipartimento Oncol Biol & Genet, Largo R Benzi 10, I-16132 Genoa, Italy.
Addresses:
[Ugolini, Donatella] Ist Nazl Ric Canc, Dipartimento Oncol Biol & Genet, I-16132 Genoa, Italy
[Ugolini, Donatella; Bennati, Luca] Univ Genoa, Dipartimento Oncol Biol & Genet, Genoa, Italy
[Ugolini, Donatella] Natl Inst Canc Res, Unit Epidemiol & Biostat & Clin Trials, Genoa, Italy
[Neri, Monica; Bonassi, Stefano] San Raffaele Pisana, Unit Clin & Mol Epidemiol, Rome, Italy
[Cesario, Alfredo] Catholic Univ, Div Thorac Surg, Dept Gen Surg, Rome, Italy
[Cesario, Alfredo] IRCCS San Raffaele Pisana, Rome, Italy
[Milazzo, Daniele; Pasqualetti, Patrizio] San Giovanni Calibita Fatebenefratelli Hosp, Fatebenefratelli Assoc Biomed Res AFaR, SeSMIT, Rome, Italy
[Lapenna, Luisa Maria] CDC San Raffaele Velletri, Rome, Italy
[Pasqualetti, Patrizio] San Raffaele Cassino, Unit Epidemiol & Biostat, Cassino, FR, Italy
E-mail Address:
donatella.ugolini at istge.it
Funding Acknowledgement:
Fondazione Buzzi-Unicem per la Ricerca sul Mesotelioma; University of Genoa
Funding Text:
This study was supported by grants funded by Fondazione Buzzi-Unicem per la Ricerca sul Mesotelioma and University of Genoa.
Cited Reference Count:19
Times Cited:0
Publisher:
SPRINGER, 233 SPRING ST, NEW YORK, NY 10013 USA
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Title: Too much impact for the *Impact Factor*: are a new generation of scientists in peril?
Authors: Pierce, GN
Author Full Names:Pierce, Grant N.
Source:
CANADIAN JOURNAL OF PHYSIOLOGY AND PHARMACOLOGY, 90 (4):III-IV; 10.1139/y2012-021 APR 2012
Language: English
Document Type: Editorial
Cited Reference Count: 0 Times Cited:0
Publisher:
CANADIAN SCIENCE PUBLISHING, NRC RESEARCH PRESS, 1200 MONTREAL ROAD, BUILDING M-55, OTTAWA, ON K1A 0R6, CANADA
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