Global mapping of scientific information exchange using altmetric data.

Autor: Park, Hyo Chan, Youn, Jonghee M., Park, Han Woo
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Zdroj: Quality & Quantity; Mar2019, Vol. 53 Issue 2, p935-955, 21p
Abstrakt: This study seeks to provide new insights into a hidden pattern in the cross-national scholarly network structure from an altmetric perspective. We investigate and visualize the dynamic and complex nature of altmetric-based referrals using a social network algorithm that measures societal use (via Twitter) and scientific impact (via Mendeley). We also use a variety of network indices and a QAP (quadratic assignment procedure) to validate the structural relationships between inter-country sharing networks. Finally, we identify several groups including Asia, Europe, and North America through a transcontinental sharing analysis. The findings suggest that policymakers need to track the international routes of word-of-mouth, which constitute socially mediated data-sharing, regarding scientific publications. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]
Databáze: Complementary Index