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Full Text: 1986\Scientometrics10, 207.pdf Abstract: The publications by the Spanish scientists recorded in eight international databases in the years 1978 and 1983 are retrieved. Science indicators able to give a perception of the scientific productivity, the institutions involved, the habits of publishing in foreign or domestic journals and co-authorship are presented. The changes observed in these indicators in the two analysed years are examined and the trend in the evolution of the Spanish science is shown. The time delay in recording items by the databases and coverage of the Spanish journals are also studied. ? Riley, K. (1986), Episodes in ESP: A source and reference book on the development of english for science and technology - Swales, J. Scientometrics, 10 (3-4), 221-222. Full Text: 1986\Scientometrics10, 221.pdf ? Multhauf, R.P. (1986), Transformation and tradition in the sciences essays in honor of Cohen, I. Bernard - Mendelsohn, E. Scientometrics, 10 (3-4), 222-223. Full Text: 1986\Scientometrics10, 222.pdf ? Donovan, A. (1986), Chemistry in America, 1876-1976: Historical indicators: Thackray, A, Sturchio, JL, Carroll, PT, Bud, R. Scientometrics, 10 (3-4), 224-225. Full Text: 1986\Scientometrics10, 224.pdf ? Sengupta, I.N. (1986), Three new parameters in bibliometric research and their application to rerank periodicals in the field of biochemistry. Scientometrics, 10 (5-6), 235-242. Full Text: 1986\Scientometrics10, 235.pdf Abstract: Ranking of scientific periodicals by the method of citation counting provides valuable information about the degree of importance of the ranked periodicals. But such lists suffer from some inherent limitations. This paper discusses various pitfalls of traditional ranking lists and suggests, as a remedial measure, three new bibliometric parameters, namely, (1) scientific interest of a journal in relation to total number of articles published, (2) compactness of information content in a scientific periodical, and (3) scientific value of the papers in relation to compactness of presentation. It is believed that these new parameters, whenever applied to any traditional ranking list, will help to identify the accurate positions of different scientific journals of the parent list in order of their usefulness and importance. As a case study these parameters have been applied to the first ten core journals of biochemistry identified earlier and a revised reranked order of the titles presented and discussed. ? Sengupta, I.N. (1986), Three new parameters in bibliometric research and their application to rerank periodicals in the field of biochemistry. Scientometrics, 10 (5-6), 235-242. Full Text: 1986\Scientometrics10, 235.pdf Abstract: Ranking of scientific periodicals by the method of citation counting provides valuable information about the degree of importance of the ranked periodicals. But such lists suffer from some inherent limitations. This paper discusses various pitfalls of traditional ranking lists and suggests, as a remedial measure, three new bibliometric parameters, namely, (1) scientific interest of a journal in relation to total number of articles published, (2) compactness of information content in a scientific periodical, and (3) scientific value of the papers in relation to compactness of presentation. It is believed that these new parameters, whenever applied to any traditional ranking list, will help to identify the accurate positions of different scientific journals of the parent list in order of their usefulness and importance. As a case study these parameters have been applied to the first ten core journals of biochemistry identified earlier and a revised reranked order of the titles presented and discussed. ? Lancaster, F.W., Porta, M.A., Plagenz, K., Szymborski, K. and Krebs, M. (1986), Factors influencing sources cited by scientists: A case-study for Cuba. Scientometrics, 10 (5-6), 243-257. Full Text: 1986\Scientometrics10, 243.pdf Abstract: A collection of 1316 articles authored by Cuban scientists and published in the period 1950 to 1983 was assembled. The 18 991 bibliographic references in these papers were examined to identify factors that might influence the sources cited by Cuban scientists over the entire period. Degree of collaboration, place of publication and subject matter were among the factors considered. The major objective was to study the effect that the change in political alignment of Cuba (from Western bloc to Eastern bloc influence) has had on the sources cited. It was found that citation to Eastern bloc countries has greatly increased in the period since Castro assumed power. However, no corresponding decline in citation to Western bloc countries can be discerned. ? Pravdic, N. and Oluicvukovic, V. (1986), Dual approach to multiple authorship in the study of collaboration scientific output relationship. Scientometrics, 10 (5-6), 259-280. Full Text: 1986\Scientometrics10, 259.pdf Abstract: This paper presents an empirical study of the relations between scientific output and collaboration performed on two scales: (1) an individual scale, for members of a study model, and (2) a group scale, for three samples varying in the level of productivity. The rank approach was applied in the preparation of the study model resulting in the selection of a set of the most prolific authors. In the course of that process, multiple authorship problem was solved by a dual approach, consisting of “normal count” and “modified straight count” procedures. As shown by the analysis of collaborative patterns, either on individual or on group scales, scientific output is highly dependent on the frequency of collaboration among the same authors. Expressed as “the collaboration measure”, it might serve as an indicator in comparative analyses of scientific productivity in a given field of science. ? Lange, L. (1986), Interactions between disciplines and countries in methodical preferences for empirical-research. Scientometrics, 10 (5-6), 281-295. Full Text: 1986\Scientometrics10, 281.pdf Abstract: Scientific results of empirical research depend on the methods used. The selection of empirical methods by scientists is not solely determined by the subject of research or by theory. Social and historical (in our investigation national) conditions also affect the application of methods. This hypothesis has been corroborated with the help of journals in psychology, psychiatry, and sociology from different countries. The national impact on method preference varies among these disciplines. Conclusions are drawn concerning the generalizability of empirical results beyond disciplines and beyond countries. ? Smart, J.C. and Bayer, A.E. (1986), Author collaboration and impact: A note on citation rates of single and multiple authored articles. Scientometrics, 10 (5-6), 297-305. Full Text: 1986\Scientometrics10, 297.pdf Abstract: The acceptance rate of articles which are collaboratively authored tends to be higher than that for single-authored papers, thereby suggesting a generally positive relationship between collaboration and quality. The analysis of ten-year citation rates of 270 randomly selected articles in three applied fields likewise shows a similar relationship, with somewhat higher citation frequencies for multi-authored papers than for single-authored ones. The relationships persist whether self-citations are included or excluded. However, these differences are not statistically significant for articles in clinical psychology or in educational measurement. Only multi-authored articles in management science show a statistically significant higher citation rate. Other aspects of the collaborative process and effects are discussed. ? Senter, R. (1986), A causal model of productivity in a research facility. Scientometrics, 10 (5-6), 307-328. Full Text: 1986\Scientometrics10, 307.pdf Abstract: The problem addressed concerns the conditions that foster productivity among natural scientists in a large research laboratory. We take several variables identified as important in two major perspectives in the literature on productivity, and use these variables to construct a causal model. Using path analysis, we test the model by employing data from a sample of 295 scientists working at an atomic research facility in West Germany. In general, educational level of the scientists has an important, positive impact on productivity, years of service has a varying and more modest positive effect. Rank of the scientist has an intermediate positive impact on productivity, psychological factors have a negligible effect. Finally, the influence the scientist has on his research endeavors has a modest positive impact on productivity. ? Balaban, A.T. (1987), Avramescu, Aurel (1903-1985). Scientometrics, 11 (1-2), 3-5. Full Text: 1987\Scientometrics11, 3.pdf ? Blauberg, I.V., Ignatyev, A.A., Mirsky, E.M., Sadovsky, V.N. and Uzdemir, A.P. (1987), Yablonsky, A.I. (1936-1986). Scientometrics, 11 (1-2), 7-8. Full Text: 1987\Scientometrics11, 7.pdf Note: CCountry ? Braun, T., Glänzel, W. and Schubert, A. (1987), One more version of the facts and figures on publication output and relative citation impact of 107 countries 1978-1980. Scientometrics, 11 (1-2), 9-15. Full Text: 1987\Scientometrics11, 9.pdf ? Daniels, W.D. (1987), Choosing input indicators for research managers. Scientometrics, 11 (1-2), 17-25. Full Text: 1987\Scientometrics11, 17.pdf Abstract: This paper focusses on the use of input indicators as a planning tool for research planners and administrators in one research sector. It reviews the experience of a number of developing countries in attempting to develop such indicators for national agricultural research systems. It appears that the more commonality there is in the research subject and environment, the more disaggregated the input data, research managers would find useful. While the paper reviews only one research sector, it concludes with comments on the feasibility of using similar measures in other sectors. ? Eto, H. and Candelaria, P.M. (1987), Applicability of the Bradford distribution to international science and technology indicators. Scientometrics, 11 (1-2), 27-42. Full Text: 1987\Scientometrics11, 27.pdf Abstract: This is to assess the applicability of the Bradford distribution to an international science-technology indicators problem. The Bradford distribution which has been empirically known to be valid for the number of scientific articles on a given research topic across journals is applied to the number of scientific axticles in a given research field across nations. The Bradford distribution is herein found to provide information of the degree of scientifictechnological inequitability between advanced and latecomer nations and, more characteristically, a method for classification of nations into core, middle and peripheral classes with respect to their S&T selfreliance. This may suggest the usefulness of the Bradford distribution for anylsis of international science-technology indicators. Some theoretical discussions on mathematical properties of the Bradford distribution axe given. ? De Stefano, D.A. (1987), Citation analysis and adaptive radiation. Scientometrics, 11 (1-2), 43-51. Full Text: 1987\Scientometrics11, 43.pdf Abstract: Bibliometrics does not allow prediction of the duration of research fronts. Utilizing an analogy with the concept of adaptive radiation, this heuristic article suggests a technique which may permit a measure of predictability to bibliometrics. ? Destefano, D.A. (1987), Citation analysis and adaptive radiation. Scientometrics, 11 (1-2), 43-51 Full Text: 1987\Scientometrics11, 43.pdf Abstract: Bibliometrics does not allow prediction of the duration of research fronts. Utilizing an analogy with the concept of adaPtive radiation, this heuristic artiele suggests a technique which may permit a measure of predictability to bibliometries. ? Moravcsik, M.J. (1987), In the beholder eye: A possible reinterpretation of velho results on brazilian agricultural-research. Scientometrics, 11 (1-2), 53-57. Full Text: 1987\Scientometrics11, 53.pdf Abstract: Using the data recently presented by Lea Velho on the citation rates in and on Brazilian agricultural journal articles, it is suggested that a given such paper is cited by the non-Brazilian scientific literature at the same rate as a paper written anywhere else in the world would be, and that is cited by other Brazilian papers very much mote than a paper elsewhere would be. These conclusions are surprizing in view of the prevailing conventional wisdom, and axe also exactly opposite to the conclusions Velho herseff derived from the same data. ? Velho, L. (1987), The author and the beholder: How paradigm commitments can influence the interpretation of research results. Scientometrics, 11 (1-2), 59-70. Full Text: 1987\Scientometrics11, 59.pdf Abstract: This article is a reply to Moravesik’s interpretation of my results on Brazilian agricultural research. The argument here is that publication and citation data obtained within a specific country can hardly be compared to those offered by international databases such as that of ISI. Furthermore, publication and citation data must he interpreted in the light of qualitative information if they are to be of any use for science policy. Finally, the conclusions drawn in my previous paper axe reinforced here by the supplying of additional information. ? Doreian, P. (1987), A revised measure of standing of journals in stratified networks. Scientometrics, 11 (1-2), 71-80. Full Text: 1987\Scientometrics11, 71.pdf Abstract: A modified index of journal standing in a stratified journal to journal citation network is proposed. The original index, generated through an application of input-output analysis, is used as the first step of an iterative procedure that converges on the new index. This index, an eiginveetor of the inverted matrix used in the input-output analysis, has improved validity and better distributional properties than the original index. ? Egghe, L. (1987), An exact calculation of Price Law for the Law of Lotka. Scientometrics, 11 (1-2), 81-97. Full Text: 1987\Scientometrics11, 81.pdf Abstract: Price’s law asserts - in its simpliest version - that x/~ authors produce half of the papers made by the total of N authors. More generally: the top Na(0 Keywords: Lotka ? Puzikov, M.D. and Kasjanov, A.E. (1987), Quantitative estimation of big and little science interrelation. Scientometrics, 11 (1-2), 99-104. Full Text: 1987\Scientometrics11, 99.pdf Abstract: Qantitative analysis of the interrelation of “big” and “little” science on the example of Research and Development of higher education in the USA has been made. The difference in the growth rates of “big” and “little” science is explained with the help of scientometrie index of capital expenditures per researcher. An attempt has been made to compare the dynamics of efficiency of “big” and “little” science on the base of mean duration of a research project. Possibilities of an alternative index of a relative amount of preliminary researches (preprojects) are pointed out. ? Kranzberg, M. (1987), Capitalism, socialism, and technology: A comparative-study of Cuba and Jamaica - Edquist, C. Scientometrics, 11 (1-2), 105-107. Full Text: 1987\Scientometrics11, 105.pdf ? Drew, D.E. (1987), Extending the Educational Ladder - the Changing Quality and Value of Postdoctoral Study - Zumeta,W. Scientometrics, 11 (1-2), 107-110. Full Text: 1987\Scientometrics11, 107.pdf ? Yuthavong, Y. (1987), Science and technology indicators for development: Moritalou, H. Scientometrics, 11 (1-2), 110-111. Full Text: Scientometrics11, 110 ? Roche, M. (1987), Cultural imperialism and exact sciences: German expansion overseas 1900-1930 - Pyenson,l. Scientometrics, 11 (1-2), 112-113. Full Text: 1987\Scientometrics11, 112.pdf ? Frame, J.D. (1987), Comments on Michael J. Moravcsik, recipient of the third Derek de Solla Price Award. Scientometrics, 11 (3-4), 125-126. Full Text: 1987\Scientometrics11, 125.pdf ? Braun, T., Glänzel, W. and Schubert, A. (1987), One more version of the facts and figures on publication output and relative citation impact in the life sciences and chemistry 1978-1980. Scientometrics, 11 (3-4), 127-140. Full Text: 1987\Scientometrics11, 127.pdf ? Pruthi, S., Nagpaul, P.S. and Nabi, S.A. (1987), Indicators of research planning: A comparative-study of research groups in 6 countries. Scientometrics, 11 (3-4), 141-161. Full Text: 1987\Scientometrics11, 141.pdf Abstract: In this paper, an attempt has been made to examine the characteristics of research planning at the microcosmic level of the research group in six countries-Argentina, Egypt, India, Republic of Korea, Poland and UkSSR. The paper focusses on the following aspects: (1) intrinsic and extrinsic factors influencing the choice of research themes and orientation of the research programme, (2) quality of research planning measured by dimensions, such as planning consistency, task-interdependence and prior contacts with potential users, and (3) pattern of funding of research groups. Variations in the characteristics of research planning and funding mechanisms in different institutional and socio-cultural settings (countries) have been examined. ? Kunz, M. (1987), Time spectra of patent information. Scientometrics, 11 (3-4), 163-173. Full Text: 1987\Scientometrics11, 163.pdf Abstract: Information spectra are defined as intervals between equivalent information events. Their relations to negative binomial and negative polynomial distributions and urn models are explained. Basic properties of empirical information spectra from patent literature axe shown and discussed in connection with Haitun’s views on Z type information distributions, Sichel’s GIGP model and Trofimenko’s study on formation and decay of author groups. ? Lipatov, Y.S. and Denisenko, L.V. (1987), Information flows in the subfields of multicomponent polymer systems and trends of their development. Scientometrics, 11 (3-4), 175-182. Full Text: 1987\Scientometrics11, 175.pdf Abstract: The behaviour of information flows in different subfields of muticomponent polymer systems was compared for the years 1979 and 1983. The classification used enabled the maximum information on the species of polymer compositions to concisely be recorded. It was established that the information flows in the subfields of multicomponent polymer systems obeyed the law of literature scatter. In 1979 and 1983 about half of the total number of papers dealt with two species of polymer compositions: homopolymer blends and filled homopolymers. About 40% of species described in publications of 1979 did not appear either in journals or in proceedings of 1983. But new species accounted for 60% of the information flow in 1983. ? Chen, Y.S. and Leimkuhler, F.F. (1987), Bradford’s law: An index approach. Scientometrics, 11 (3-4), 183-198. Full Text: 1987\Scientometrics11, 183.pdf Abstract: A rigorous analysis of Bradford’s law is made using an index for the observed values of the variables. Three important properties relating size and frequency are identified. Using, this approach, the shape of Bradford-type curves can be described in terms of three distinct regions and two shape parameters. ? Hall, D.H. (1987), The interface between geoscience and industry: A case-study of the interaction between research and the discovery and mining of ores for nuclear-fuels. Scientometrics, 11 (3-4), 199-216. Full Text: 1987\Scientometrics11, 199.pdf Abstract: The nuclear industry was used as a case history to examine the influences between science and industry. The nuclear resources aspect of the industry was chosen for study. A correlation is found among indicators of geoscienee research, exploration for uranium ores, production of uranium, and the general state of the industry. Some of the science-industry interfaces were identified as fruitful areas for further study, and a historical analysis of exploration technology shows that a scientific development engendered by the requirements of an early phase of the industry was key to later expansion in exploration and resources discovery. ? Rousseau, R. (1987), The Gozinto Theorem: Using citations to determine influences on a scientific publication. Scientometrics, 11 (3-4), 217-229. Full Text: 1987\Scientometrics11, 217.pdf Abstract: This paper gives a mathematical technique to study influences, using citations. Taking into account both the publications that have a direct influence and those that have an indirect influence, we obtain the total influence measure on a fixed paper. ? Trofimenko, A.P. (1987), Scientometric analysis of the development of nuclear-physics during the last 50 years. Scientometrics, 11 (3-4), 231-250. Full Text: 1987\Scientometrics11, 231.pdf Abstract: A new method for author groups formation and decay processes is proposed. With the help of a special mathematical model time distribution of authors and their publications was established and group productivity, composition and stability, annual change of the total number of short-term and long-term authors, their renovation etc. as well as the time dependence of these quantities was determined. Particularities of activity of authors working in puelear physics are investigated. It is shown that the most rapid development in this field took place in the pre-war years, it was at high level up to 1960 and then began to decrease. The method used permits to forecast the development of science and to analyse the activity of author units in particular scientific centers. ? Diamond, A.M. (1987), An optimal-control model of the life-cycle research productivity of scientists. Scientometrics, 11 (3-4), 251-253. Full Text: 1987\Scientometrics11, 251.pdf Abstract: A continuous time model using optimal control techniques is presented which implies that a scientist’s productivity will eventually decline with age. This implication is at variance with Cole’s empirical findings but is consistent with Diamond’s empirical findings. ? Moravcsik, M.J. (1987), Comments on Tibor Braun, recipient of the third Derek de Solla Price Award. Scientometrics, 11 (5-6), 263-264. Full Text:1987\Scientometrics11, 263.pdf, 1987\Scientometrics11, 263a.pdf ? Vanheeringen, A. and Dijkwel, P.A. (1987), The relationships between age, mobility and scientific productivity. 1. Effect of mobility on productivity. Scientometrics, 11 (5-6), 267-280. Full Text: 1987\Scientometrics11, 267.pdf Abstract: The main aim of this study is to estimate to what extent the productivity of researchers is influenced by their mobility. Based on emperical data of Dutch scientists it is shown that job mobility is a characteristic of productive scientists rather than a means to enhance productivity. Field mobility appears to stimulate productivity in the long run. ? Vanheeringen, A. and Dijkwel, P.A. (1987), The relationships between age, mobility and scientific productivity. 2. Effect of age on productivity. Scientometrics, Directory: ~ysho -> YSHO-English -> Database Database -> Personal Research Database Database -> Personal Research Database Download 6.47 Mb. Share with your friends:
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