Journal of Scientometric Research
Volume 8, Issue 1
· pp. 1–71 · 11 articles
- Volume
- 8
- Issue
- 1
- Published
- Pages
- 1–71
- Articles
- 11
- Sections
- 3
- ISSN
- Print - 2321-6654, Online - 2320-0057
- Journal
- JSR
In this issue
Research Article
- Article
Ego Citation Networks Considered as Domination Networks
Yuxian Liu, Ronald Rousseau
pp. 1–8 · DOI: 10.5530/jscires.8.1.1 · Published
In this article we continue our study of power structures. A dynamic quantitative theory, including the measurement of power or dominance structures is applied to citation networks. A curve somewhat similar to the Lorenz…
- Article
Article Quality Indicator: Proposing a New Indicator for Measuring Article Quality in Scopus and Web of Science
Roghayeh Ghazavi, Behjat Taheri, Hasan Ashrafi-rizi
pp. 9–17 · DOI: 10.5530/jscires.8.1.2 · Published
For different aims in science policy, careful analysis of the academic articles and their quality and quantity based on acceptable criteria seems indispensable. This study endeavored to introduce and use an indicator whi…
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Optimization for Better World University Rank
Pattira Jabjaimoh, Klairung Samart, Naratip Jansakul, Natthada Jibenja
pp. 18–20 · DOI: 10.5530/jscires.8.1.3 · Published
World university rankings are very competitive among educational institutions since it is a tool to attract good resources such as staff and students to the institutions. Many institutions realize the importance and requ…
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A 2D Evaluation of Altmetrics Influence in Citation Growth: Case Study of Indian Research Articles in PLoS Journals
Deepjyoti Kalita, Dipen Deka, Tilak Hazarika
pp. 21–26 · DOI: 10.5530/jscires.8.1.4 · Published
The general approach of research impact evaluation is entirely based upon citations. But in the current Web2.0 era, this citation based evaluation process often do not include the generic discussions people make in socia…
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Scientometrics Analysis in Google Trends
Sozon Papavlasopoulos
pp. 27–37 · DOI: 10.5530/jscires.8.1.5 · Published
The extraction of the periodical non-stationarity feature of time series is obtained via the google trend data using keywords from modern sciences. This study aims to investigate when a keyword time series gives non-stat…
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Water-related Technology Research in India: Insights from Four Core Journals
Deep Jyoti Francis, Anup Kumar Das
pp. 38–46 · DOI: 10.5530/jscires.8.1.6 · Published
Over the last decade, several scientometric and bibliometric studies have been carried out in different areas to measure the trend of research in the specific fields of science and technology, such as nanotechnology, neu…
Research Note
- Article
My Safetipin Mobile Phone Application: Case Study of E-participation Platform for Women Safety in India
Sharique Hassan Manazir, Madhav Govind, Rubina R
pp. 47–53 · DOI: 10.5530/jscires.8.1.7 · Published
Women Safety is a major public challenge in India which is the world’s second most populous nation making it the most dangerous country for women in the world. While the government and non-government organizations are tr…
Book Review
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Governing Science and Technology under the International Economic Order
Ashish Gosain
pp. 54–61 · DOI: 10.5530/jscires.8.1.8 · Published
The Book discusses the prospect of Governance of Science and Technology within the existing International Economic Order with a special focus on Mega regional agreements with Chapters on Technology. To begin with, the au…
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Universities in the National Innovation Systems: Experiences from the Asia-Pacific
Ashish Gosain
pp. 62–67 · DOI: 10.5530/jscires.8.1.9 · Published
The Book attempts to contextualise the role and missions of universities within the National Innovation systems using a range of experiences from the Asia-Pacific. It begins by outlining the historical evolution of unive…
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Big Data: Does Size Matter
Arshia Kaul
pp. 68–69 · DOI: 10.5530/jscires.8.1.10 · Published
The book titled: “Big Data: Does Size Matter?” by Timandra Harkness comprises three broad parts, related to Big Data and they are: “What is it? Where did it come from”; “What has big data ever done for us”; “Big Ideas.” …
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When Information Wheels on Technology and Tires Cognition
Bidyarthi Dutta
pp. 70–71 · DOI: 10.5530/jscires.8.1.11 · Published
People today are continuously drowning in information. In the era of information technology, people have constant access to vast information. Our basket overflows. We are getting snowed under multitudes of information. T…

