Volume 10, Issue 3

· pp. 288–455 · 18 articles

Volume: 10
Issue: 3
Published
Pages: 288–455
Articles: 18
Sections: 3
ISSN: Print - 2321-6654, Online - 2320-0057
Journal: JSR

Research Article Perspective Paper Editorial

In this issue

Research Article

Article
Bibliometric Analysis of References Selection that Influence Citations among Articles of Thai Multidisciplinary Journals
Sutthisak Srisawad, Kullacha Lertsittiphan
pp. 288–296 · DOI: 10.5530/jscires.10.3.45 · Published
The purpose of this study is to examine association between reference list factors and citation count among articles published in Thai multidisciplinary journals based on the Scopus database. Spearman’s rank correlation …
Article
Grading Business Journals: A Comparative Analysis of ABS, ABDC and JCR Quartiles and Proposing an Algorithm Based Classification
Tenghao Zhang
pp. 297–303 · DOI: 10.5530/jscires.10.3.46 · Published
There are multiple journal rankings that measure academic journals in business research. Among them, ABS (AJG), ABDC and JCR quartiles are the most widely used in business schools across the globe. Which is better in gra…
Article
Measuring Citation Diffusion of Selective Indian Physics and Astronomy Journals by Citation Swing Factor (CSF)
Amit Kumar Das, Bidyarthi Dutta
pp. 304–317 · DOI: 10.5530/jscires.10.3.47 · Published
The h-index, introduced by Hirsch, is based on the mutual variation between the number of cited and source items. The continuous citation accumulation process over time results in diffusion of cited items from the h-core…
Article
A Bibliometric Approach to Track Research Trends in Computer-Aided Early Detection of Cancer Using Biomedical Imaging Techniques
Mukta Kore, Deepali Nilesh Naik, Deptii Chaudhari
pp. 318–327 · DOI: 10.5530/jscires.10.3.48 · Published
The paper’s primary goal is to conduct a comprehensive bibliometric analysis of scholarly publications related to computer-aided early detection of cancer using biomedical imaging techniques. Among many diseases, cancer …
Article
International Publication Trends and Collaboration Impact on the Scientific Research of Saudi Arabia
Amal Babour, Ohoud Alzamzami
pp. 328–336 · DOI: 10.5530/jscires.10.3.49 · Published
International collaborations are assumed to have a positive effect on scientific research advancement, which ultimately affects the economic growth of developing countries. To examine this effect, international collabora…
Article
Bibliometric Research on Youth Entertainment Activities in Social Media between 2000 and 2021 from Scopus
Do Ngoc Ha, Dang Vu Canh Linh, Vu Thi Bich Thao, Nguyen The Thang, Ngo Thanh Thuy, Dinh-Hai Luong
pp. 337–347 · DOI: 10.5530/jscires.10.3.50 · Published
The development of information communication and technology have changed the entertainment activities of Youth. This research elucidated the knowledge base of Youth Entertainment Activities in Social Media (YEASM) by app…
Article
Scientific and Technical Productivity of African Countries: What Scopus and WIPO Patentscope Data Tell Us?
Swapan Kumar Patra, Mammo Muchie
pp. 355–365 · DOI: 10.5530/jscires.10.3.53 · Published
This study maps the scientific publication and patenting activity of the member countries of the African Union (AU) using different Scientometrics indicators. This study uses the Scopus data of Elsevier science. Scopus e…
Article
Science in Africa: Contemporary Trends in Research
Radhamany Sooryamoorthy
pp. 366–372 · DOI: 10.5530/jscires.10.3.54 · Published
Despite numerous challenges, Africa has made notable progress in the production of science, particularly since the attainment of political independence of its countries. In the production of scientific knowledge, it has …
Article
From Science, Technology and Innovation to Creativity, Innovation and Entrepreneurship Indicators’ Framework for the Academic Promotion with Impact on Socio-Economic Development
Vusumuzi Malele
pp. 373–379 · DOI: 10.5530/jscires.10.3.55 · Published
Science, Technology and Innovation research and development publications are not the entire picture of promotional indicators for an academic. We live in the era of creativity, innovation and entrepreneurship whereby iss…
Article
Science in West Africa after the First Regional STI Policy: A Global View (2011-2020)
Eustache Mêgnigbêto
pp. 380–390 · DOI: 10.5530/jscires.10.3.56 · Published
The West African countries adopted in 2012 a five-year STI policy document that should have helped States to master all science fields required for the emergence of a scientific community able to compete and exchange wit…
Article
Knowledge Production on Fourth Industrial Revolution in the ECOWAS Region in Africa: A Scientometric Analysis
Oluseye Oladayo Jegede, Olufikayo Opemipo Abodunde
pp. 391–400 · DOI: 10.5530/jscires.10.3.57 · Published
The study measured the trend of research output relating to the fourth industrial revolution (4IR) in the ECOWAS region in Africa. It examined the year wise growth, the breadth of collaboration and impact of collaboratio…
Article
Science, Technology and Innovation Measurements in the Maghreb Union (AMU) and the Impact of Indicators: The Institutional Dimension
Abdelkader Djeflat
pp. 401–411 · DOI: 10.5530/jscires.10.3.58 · Published
The role of science, technology and Innovation (STI) as an engine of development has been globally recognized. This needs the formulation and regular reviews of policies using good and viable indicators. However, in most…
Article
India’s Research Collaboration Trend with the Selected African Countries: An Exploratory Study
Kaustuv Chakrabarti, Dhiman Mondal
pp. 412–422 · DOI: 10.5530/jscires.10.3.59 · Published
Historically India has had cordial relationships with the African countries. So, the aim of the present study is to find out the collaboration status and research emphasis of the leading five African countries with India…
Article
Utilizing Federalism, Science and Technology for Economically Viable United States of Africa
Olawale Rafiu Olaopa
pp. 423–436 · DOI: 10.5530/jscires.10.3.60 · Published
Colonialism brought about an unviable federal system of government where it is practiced in many African states, which impacts directly on socio-economic development of the continent. African states are a byproduct of th…
Article
Policy Imperatives for African Science, Technology and Innovation: An Analysis of Namibia and South Africa
Kedibone G Phago, Tichaona Mazarire
pp. 437–443 · DOI: 10.5530/jscires.10.3.61 · Published
The potential that Africa holds in contributing to globally competitive knowledge generation is undeniable. The challenges however, remain insurmountable to ensure that prioritised initiatives are implemented and realise…
Article
Innovation Ecosystem for Sustainable Energy in Low-income Countries of Africa towards the Goal of the Agenda 2030 of the UNEP and the Agenda 2063 of the AU: A Critical Revie
Sabuj Kumar Chaudhuri
pp. 444–455 · DOI: 10.5530/jscires.10.3.62 · Published
Global Innovation Index (2019) recognised Burundi, Malawi, Mozambique and Rwanda, four low income countries in Sub-Saharan Africa who have performed impressively in innovation against their respective Gross Domestic Prod…

Perspective Paper

Article
How to Select Better Topics and Design Better Bibliometrics and Scientometrics Studies: A Perspective
Brady D Lund
pp. 348–351 · DOI: 10.5530/jscires.10.3.51 · Published
This paper highlights some of the weaknesses of many bibliometrics and scientometrics studies published today and offers guidance on how to better select topics and analyses to perform in these studies. Bibliometricians …

Editorial

Forum Article
Introduction to Special Issue on Science Technology Innovation and Development in Africa
Swapan Kumar Patra, Mammo Muchie, Anup Kumar Das
pp. 352–354 · DOI: 0.5530/jscires.10.3.52 · Published
Africa is the second largest continent on Earth after Asia. It has enormous diversity in terms of socio-economic and demographic conditions. Although Africa is rich in mineral and natural resources, overall, the continen…