Pakistani LIS scholars' altmetrics in ResearchGate. Issue 2 (4th July 2017)
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- Journal Article
- Title:
- Pakistani LIS scholars' altmetrics in ResearchGate. Issue 2 (4th July 2017)
- Main Title:
- Pakistani LIS scholars' altmetrics in ResearchGate
- Authors:
- Ali, Muhammad Yousuf
Richardson, Joanna - Abstract:
- Abstract : Purpose: The purpose of this paper is to analyse the research performance of Pakistani library and information science (LIS) scholars, using the altmetrics provided by ResearchGate (RG). Design/methodology/approach: Purposive sampling was used to collect profiles between 15 January 2015 and 30 April 2016 of all members of RG who had self-identified as being an LIS scholar of Pakistani nationality. Additional demographic data were obtained through a small survey administered via Google Docs. Resultant data were analysed in SPSS Version 21. Findings: Study results were broadly consistent in terms of demographical data with previous studies of this cohort. There was a positive correlation between publications, reads, and citations for scholars who had recorded at least one publication. The majority of publications had not been published in a high impact factor journal. Academic networking site profiles create the potential for collaboration, building connections, and exchanging information. Research limitations/implications: Some scholars eliminated from this study may have published at least one output but neglected to upload details to RG. It is a purposive, exploratory study that provides insights into future research. Practical implications: The paper produces findings of relevance to researchers in other countries and/or disciplines who may wish to conduct a similar study of a defined cohort. Originality/value: There have been no previous published researchAbstract : Purpose: The purpose of this paper is to analyse the research performance of Pakistani library and information science (LIS) scholars, using the altmetrics provided by ResearchGate (RG). Design/methodology/approach: Purposive sampling was used to collect profiles between 15 January 2015 and 30 April 2016 of all members of RG who had self-identified as being an LIS scholar of Pakistani nationality. Additional demographic data were obtained through a small survey administered via Google Docs. Resultant data were analysed in SPSS Version 21. Findings: Study results were broadly consistent in terms of demographical data with previous studies of this cohort. There was a positive correlation between publications, reads, and citations for scholars who had recorded at least one publication. The majority of publications had not been published in a high impact factor journal. Academic networking site profiles create the potential for collaboration, building connections, and exchanging information. Research limitations/implications: Some scholars eliminated from this study may have published at least one output but neglected to upload details to RG. It is a purposive, exploratory study that provides insights into future research. Practical implications: The paper produces findings of relevance to researchers in other countries and/or disciplines who may wish to conduct a similar study of a defined cohort. Originality/value: There have been no previous published research studies on altmetrics associated with Pakistani LIS scholars. … (more)
- Is Part Of:
- Program. Volume 51:Issue 2(2017)
- Journal:
- Program
- Issue:
- Volume 51:Issue 2(2017)
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- Volume 51, Issue 2 (2017)
- Year:
- 2017
- Volume:
- 51
- Issue:
- 2
- Issue Sort Value:
- 2017-0051-0002-0000
- Page Start:
- 152
- Page End:
- 169
- Publication Date:
- 2017-07-04
- Subjects:
- Research impact -- Altmetrics -- Academic social networking -- LIS researcher -- Researcher profile -- ReserachGate
Libraries, University and college -- Great Britain -- Automation -- Periodicals
025.30285 - Journal URLs:
- http://www.emeraldinsight.com/journals.htm?issn=0033-0337 ↗
http://www.emeraldinsight.com/ ↗ - DOI:
- 10.1108/PROG-07-2016-0052 ↗
- Languages:
- English
- ISSNs:
- 0033-0337
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