Quantity Of Scientific Publications Research Articles

Evaluation of the Implementation of the Annual Conference of Education Culture and Technology (ACECT) 2022 Using the Model Outcome-Based Evaluation (OBE)

This study evaluates the implementation of the Annual Conference of Education, Culture, and Technology (ACECT) 2022 using the Outcome-Based Evaluation (OBE) model. This evaluation aims to measure the results achieved, identify obstacles faced, and provide recommendations for future improvements. The evaluation results showed that the conference succeeded in improving the quality and quantity of scientific publications, with 48 papers published in Sinta accredited journals and 120 other papers in the Proceeding e-Book. Participant satisfaction with the organization of the conference reached 85%, although there were some obstacles such as limited presentation time, technical problems, and the length of the paper assessment process. Expert opinions emphasized the importance of adequate time allocation, thorough technical preparation, and an efficient evaluation process. Overall, the conference made a positive contribution to the participants' academic and professional development, and enhanced the academic reputation of the participating institutions.

Причины возникновения и географическое распространение научного руководства защитой диссертационных исследований

The article considered a problem of origin scientific supervising of dissertation defense. The article revealed why are scientific supervising appeared. At the same time article researched actual expansion of this phenomena around all of the world. The paper showed the scientific supervising was appeared due of needs a society in the new information. At the starting these needs were realized by the social institute of religion. But by the time religion was not be able to satisfied the growing demands of the society for getting the new information. As answer for it based on the methods of natural researches arose the social institute of science. The article proved the origin оf scientific supervising from institutionalizations of science. The paper stated the arising of scientific management from the necessity to confirm by junior researchers their capability to do complicated science research at the one hand and needs to transfer their scientific knowledge and skills by the experienced researchers to their students at the other hand. The article asserted the scientific supervising as action of esoterically paradigm of social development which have been intruded into rational and technological paradigms of modern society. The paper attempted to estimate the geographical spreading of scientific supervising. Based on analyses of quantity people who have been working in the science, quantity of scientific publications and expenses for science has made a conclusion the scientific management is very extendible phenomena of society which could be found there the postgraduation studies is. At the same time the article stated difficulties to estimate of spreading the formal scientific supervising around the world because directly this kind of statistics do not keep.

About the conference ICAAM 2022. Preface

This issue is a collection of 13 selected papers. These papers are presented at the Sixth International Conference on Analysis and Applied Mathematics (ICAAM 2022) organized by Bahcesehir University, Turkey, Institute of Mathematics and Mathematical Modelling, Kazakhstan, and Analysis & PDE Center, Ghent University, Belgium. The meeting was held on October 31 – November 6, 2022, in Antalya, Turkey. The conference is organized biannually. Previous conferences were held in Gumushane, Turkey in 2012; in Shymkent, Kazakhstan in 2014; in Almaty, Kazakhstan in 2016; in Cyprus, Turkey in 2018 and 2020; in Antalya, Turkey in 2022. The proceedings of ICAAM 2012, ICAAM 2014, ICAAM 2016, ICAAM 2018, and ICAAM 2020 were published in AIP Conference Proceedings (American Institute of Physics) and in some rating scientific journals. Proceedings of ICAAM 2022 will be published in the world-renowned AIP Conference Proceeding Series. The main aim of the International Conferences on Analysis and Applied Mathematics (ICAAM) is to bring mathematicians working in the area of analysis and applied mathematics together to share new trends of applications of mathematics. In mathematics, the developments in the field of applied mathematics open new research areas in analysis and vice versa. That is why, we planned to found the conference series to provide a forum for researches and scientists to communicate their recent developments and to present their original results in various fields of analysis and applied mathematics. This issue presents papers by authors from different countries: Azerbaijan, Iraq, Russian Federation, Cyprus, Turkey, Kazakhstan, Turkmenistan, Uzbekistan, Kyrgyzstan. Especially we are pleased with the fact that many articles are written by co-authors who work in different countries. We are confident that such international integration provides an opportunity for a significant increase in the quality and quantity of scientific publications. Special thanks to Charyyar Ashyralyyev (Turkey) for their valuable assistance. Finally, but not least, we would like to thank the Editorial board of the «Bulletin of the Karaganda University. Mathematics series», who kindly provided an opportunity for the formation of this special issue.

Top 10 Most-Cited Articles Concerning Blended Learning for Introductory Algorithms and Programming: A Bibliometric Analysis and Overview

Blended learning, also known as mixed-mode instruction, combines in-person and online instruction. Blended learning is widely used in school and university subjects. This research aims to determine how blended learning has been applied to algorithms and programming courses over the last 20 years. This study analyzes the quality and quantity of scientific publications using bibliometric techniques and then provides an overview of how blended learning is used and its impact. For this analysis and review, this study conducted a bibliometric analysis of articles published in the last 20 years (2000–2021) and then presented the 10 most cited articles. We established the following criteria for articles: 1) sourced from the Scopus database, 2) concerned about blended learning in algorithms and programming, and 3) publication is limited to articles published in indexed international journals and proceedings. The VOSviewer and MS-Excel applications help with data presentation in this method. We collected 240 articles that met these criteria from the Scopus database, which contained 297 articles published between 2000 and 2021. The most-cited article received 52 citations, while the least received only 3. The top 10 most cited articles are from the following countries: 1) Norway, 2) Serbia, and 3) Saudi Arabia. We divided the articles into categories based on the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs). The findings of this study can be used as a reference for state-of-the-art and novelty, as well as for the dissemination of scientific references related to the use of blended learning for introductory algorithms and programming.

Fraud and Deceit in Medical Research

Fraud and Deceit in Medical Research

Student Scientific Publication at The Department of International Relations, UPN 'Veteran' Yogyakarta: An Action Research

This study aims to find the right strategy for increasing scientific publications for students of the Department of International Relations, UPN 'Veteran' Yogyakarta, Indonesia. Thus, it is essential to consider the low number of scientific publications produced by students considering that scientific publications are an obligation for academics. The Director-General of Higher Education Letter No. 152/E/T/2012 concerning the duty of scientific publications for students and Regulation of the National Accreditation Board for Higher Education Number 5 of 2019 concerning Study Program Accreditation Instruments requires publication and citation student scientific articles. The research uses action research to find strategies for increasing scientific publications where there are three research steps: identifying problems, making and testing procedures, and evaluating. The second step is to try the strategy based on problem identification. Problem identification is made through an online open questionnaire. The third step is the evaluation of the action research. Experiments conducted to influence student behavior in scientific writing showed that socialization and coaching clinics were needed to increase knowledge about scientific writing and encourage ideas. While writing assistance can produce student scientific publications because of its nature and able to foster comfort. This empirical evidence provides insights for the manager of student scientific journals and department managers to provide formulations for improving students' quality and quantity of scientific publications.
 
 Received: 11 August 2021 / Accepted: 3 October 2021 / Published: 5 November 2021

Replicability Crisis and Scientific Reforms: Overlooked Issues and Unmet Challenges

ABSTRACT Nowadays, almost everyone seems to agree that science is facing an epistemological crisis – namely the replicability crisis – and that we need to take action. But as to precisely what to do or how to do it, there are no firm answers. Some scholars argue that the current statistical inferential framework is inadequate and therefore we should focus on improving statistical methods. Some others claim instead that the only way to fix science is to change the scientific reward system, promoting quality rather than quantity of scientific publications. However, every positive proposal, either methodological or social, has a valid counterargument. Here I want to make explicit some reasons for explaining the persistence of disagreement on the solutions to the crisis. Focusing on issues which have been overlooked in the debate might help to better evaluate scientific reforms. With this regard, philosophical knowledge can be mobilised to take action in response to the replicability crisis.

Information Security from a Scientometric Perspective

During recent years, Information societies are continually confronted with threats and vulnerabilities. Literature analysis of major disciplines is one of the key tools available to policymakers of research institutions and organizations. Scientometrics is the field of study which concerns itself with measuring and analyzing scientific literature. The purpose of the present study was to evaluate the research trends of in the Middle-East and the world from a scientometric perspective. Descriptive and analytical statistics were used in this study. The Scopus citation database was used to collect the publication data, as the largest abstract and citation database of peer-reviewed literature. Therefore, all documents related to information security were retrieved and analyzed. The results showed that the majority of scientific publications in the field of were produced in the United States of America and China. Among the Middle-Eastern countries, Iran ranked the first in terms of scientific publications in the field of while ranked 23th among the countries of the world. It is apparent that paying special attention to the field of and data in terms of international scientific collaborations, using knowledge and experiences of the leading, and supporting research and development in this field can improve the quality and quantity of scientific publications in this field. The expertise gathered during the process will prove invaluable and effective in confronting the threats and vulnerabilities posed to societies.

Do central country authors of international co-authored publication networks obtain a high research impact?

Do central country authors of an international co-authored publication network obtain a high research impact from their international co-authored publications? This study addressed the issue by examining countries’ quantity of scientific publications. We proposed that countries with fewer scientific publications would gain more benefits from their central positions (both degree centrality and betweenness centrality) because their authors’ limited domestic scientific knowledge motivated them to share and access more knowledge during the collaborations. Data from international co-authored publications in the creativity field from 29 countries during 2000-2014 provided support for the hypotheses. Suggestions for international research collaboration policy making are discussed.

Systematic analysis of factors affecting solar PV deployment

This article analyzes the determinants of annual installed capacity of photovoltaic power (PV) at a country level. Our results suggest that in the 15 countries studied, the factors promoting the deployment of PV systems are the net consumption of renewable electricity, the existence of a feed-in tariff and sustainable building requirements, as well as the quantity of scientific publications. Meanwhile, the variables that negatively impact the PV deployment are oil reserves and the carbon dioxide emissions from energy consumption. Based on data from 1992 to 2011, the analysis shows that the deployment of PV requires long-term support for scientific research. One successful policy for PV deployment has been the feed-in tariff. Sustainable building requirements also significantly support PV deployment. The deployment of PV is one step towards a low-carbon energy system but the emergence of any renewable energy technology must cope with the energy sector’s domination by fossil fuels interests.

On the Occasion of the Publication of the English Version of "Hip & Pelvis".

The of the Korean Society was first published in 1989 and it has been a quarterly publication since the year 2000. In 2010, the journal was added to the list of journals of the National Research Foundation of Korea (NRF), subsequent to which the title of the journal was changed to Hip & Pelvis in 2012. To date, 26 volumes of the journal have been published. Starting with the second issue of volume 26, the contents of all the journal's articles will be published in English, an event which is to be considered a rebirth of the journal, we believe. Although it has already been approved by a meeting of the editorial board as well as by the advisory council of the Korean Society, we would like to give an explanation of the significance and objectives regarding our decisions for the benefit of all society members. Many domestic medical journals are already being published in English as this is regarded as an effective way in which to raise the status of Korean advanced medical sciences. In addition, multiple institutions as well as universities perform their performance evaluations by using both the quality and quantity of scientific publications. For this purpose they utilize the list of journals of the Science Citation Index Expanded [SCI (E)] of Thomson Reuters as an appraisal objective, leading many Korean journals to opt for publication in English to advance their intention to be included on the SCI (E) list. At the same time, however it is noteworthy to understand that there are practical difficulties associated with managing a journal written in English, especially in a non-English-speaking region such as the Far East. Geopolitically speaking, the Republic of Korea is located between China, a country of increasing scientific significance, and Japan which is already known for their advanced science. This makes it difficult to for Korea to attain a leading position in regards to the internationalization of journals. However, Hip & Pelvis, the official journal of the Korean Society could be one of the representative journals in the Far East and even in Asia by virtue of becoming the English publication in the field of hip studies in the Republic of Korea that is actively pursuing internationalization. The journal Hip & Pelvis is highly specialized and dedicated to the field thus it possesses the potential to be a leading journal; the European journal named Hip International is the only other journal that focuses on the same field. Globally, the number of cases involving reconstruction of joints including the hip is rapidly increasing. This growing interest is obvious given the significant growth observed for the publication, Journal of Arthroplasty; thus, the initiative to publish the journal in English is considered to be a great opportunity for our journal as well as for the Society. We are hoping that Hip & Pelvis will be stepped up and regarded as an international journal. In order to pursue this objective of ours, some changes in the journal's identity are proposed. To be specific, the title and contents of the journal should be published in English. Further, we need an international editorial board and an advanced peer-review system in order to be considered an esteemed representative journal not only of the Korean Society, but also of the Far East and Asia. These changes have already been made to some degree but need to be supplemented and further developed. On the other hand, we would like to express our deepest appreciation to Yoon Je Cho (editor-in-chief), Seung-Jae Lim (managing editor), Seung-Beom Han (general affairs for the society), the editorial board, and reviewers for their hard work and endeavors towards transforming the journal into an English language publication. It is expected to take a reasonable period of time for the publication to become established in English, thus it requires the active participation of society members to achieve improvements in both the quality and distribution of the journal. By doing so, the journal, Hip & Pelvis, will be indexed in PubMed of the US National Library of Medicine and SCOPUS of Elsevier, and then eventually included in the list of the SCI (E). We are looking forward to your support and active participation in the journal in order to achieve our goal in the near future. Youn-Soo Park, MD, PhD President of the Korean Society

Research performance of biomarkers from biofluids in periodontal disease publications

Background/purposeThe biomarkers in biofluids are useful tools for evaluating the activity of periodontal disease. The purpose of this study is to evaluate the performance of publications on biomarkers and periodontal disease for four categories of biofluid. Materials and methodsA total of 2455 documents of “original article” published in the Science Citation Index database between 1996 and 2010 were analyzed for this study. The biofluids in these original articles were subdivided into four categories of specimen: saliva, serum, plasma, and gingival sulcus fluid (GSF; including gingival crevicular fluid). The total number of articles and the number of citations per publication were defined as quantitative and qualitative indexes in this study. The h-index, an indicator of both quality and quantity of scientific publications, was also included in the analysis. ResultsThe standard errors of the annual citations per publication for periodontal disease articles including topics on serum (2.4) or on saliva (2.9) were less than those for articles including topics on plasma (5.1) or on GSF (4.9). The lesser variation in the number citations reflected the consistent quality of periodontal disease articles concerning serum and saliva topics. The h-index was not significantly different among articles including plasma (66), serum (59), or saliva (55). The research performance of articles including GSF (h-index = 20) was worse than for the other three types of biofluids. ConclusionResults of h-index indicate that biomarkers in saliva, as well as in serum and plasma, are good indicators for use in studying periodontal disease.

Location, location, location: prostate biopsies and MRIs

Urologists have had their “reset” button pushed by the recent USPSTF draft recommendation against PSA screening. Part of the concern relates to the limitations and morbidity of prostate biopsy. In a population subject to PSA screening, prostate biopsies are negative in most cases, have a negative predictive value of only 75%, and are associated with a significant risk of urosepsis requiring hospitalization. A major unmet need is to reduce the number of patients requiring biopsy and the number of cores required without reducing the diagnosis of clinically significant prostate cancer. In this regard, McCormack and colleagues compare the cancer detection rate and complication rate from TRUS biopsy using 18G and 16G needles.1 The rationale was that larger needles might increase the detection rate. One group had core biopsies taken with both needles; the other, with 18G needles only. There were about 100 patients per group. There was no difference in either outcome; 4% of patients in each group had febrile urosepsis. Notwithstanding the results, I will continue to use the smallest needle available for TRUS biopsies. It is logical that the larger the needle, the greater the bacterial load carried from the rectum to the prostate, and the greater the risk of complications. The study was underpowered to detect a 25% relative increase in urosepsis rate with high confidence levels. Further, evidence regarding MRIs in patients with “missed” cancers suggests that it is location, location, location rather than the size of the needle that is the problem in these patients. I’d bet on the increased use of multiparametric MRI and biomarkers rather than larger needles as the solution to the biopsy conundrum. Radiation oncologists are bullish on the role of adjuvant therapy for patients with PSMs after radical prostatectomy. Three randomized studies suggest a benefit of adjuvant radiation in this setting. However, many urologists elect to follow patients and treat with early salvage therapy. The selective approach avoids overtreatment of those not destined to progress. Nonetheless, it is clear from many studies that for patients who have residual local disease, the earlier the radiation therapy is given the greater the likelihood of durable response. Given the trade-offs, diversity of practice is not surprising. Thus, the study by Tyldesley and colleagues is shocking.2 Only 1.1% of patients with PSMs received adjuvant radiation therapy. Only 23% of eligible patients saw a radiation oncologist within 6 months of surgery. The authors conclude that “We encourage all urologists to consider early referral (within 6 months of surgery) to a radiation oncologist for consideration of adjuvant radiotherapy in the setting of high-risk features.” Many patients declare themselves at very high risk for recurrence. Such patients should be referred for adjuvant radiation. Further, in the face of uncertainty, the RADICALS trial comparing adjuvant to early salvage radiation warrants our support. Finally, the data indicate that only 25/230 patients seen postoperatively by radiation oncologists actually received adjuvant therapy. This suggests that even radiation oncologists are resistant to the use of adjuvant radiation therapy in the setting of high-risk features! We welcome the paper by Dr. Zhou and colleagues from Shanghai analyzing the quality and quantity of scientific publications in urology and nephrology from China.3 Links between China and Canada have been formalized under the aegis of the Norman Bethune Urological Society-CUA. We look forward to many more submissions from our Chinese colleagues.

Impact Factor in Institute for Scientific Information (ISI): Quality and Quantity of Scientific Publications

The article investigates the Impact Factor in Journals and its consequences for scientific considerations. The Impact Factor is a value for Journals listed in the Science Citation Index, which shows the average degree of acquaintance in the scientific community. There is an annual increase in Impact Factor in SCI, in which the annual rate is rising as high as the Impact Factor. The Impact Factor is also determined to a considerable degree based on the availability of the cited sources. Impact factors of Journals and prices for their relations depend only on a weak statistics from each other. Subscription of a Journal depends strongly on the citations. The IF rises with the number of copies of magazines if these already exhibit a higher IF.

Quantitative Structure-Retention Relationships Applied to Reversed-Phase High-Perfromance Liquid Chromatography

A quantitative structure-retention relationships (QSRR) approach, as one of the all-important areas in modern chemical science, gives knowledge that is practical and necessary for drug design, combinatorial, and medicinal chemistries. A QSRR derived by means of various statistical procedures are reviewed from the viewpoint of identifying retention affecting various factors and understanding the mechanism of chromatographic separations. A brief summary of the theoretical background of QSRR is followed by presentation of reversed-phase high performance liquid chromatographic (RP-HPLC) separation theories of applications to the reported QSRR. Structural and physicochemical descriptors derived by RP-HPLC are discussed in relation to retention factors with special accent on properties of reversed-phase materials. Reported QSRR models are critically reviewed, bearing in mind their statistical predictability physical meaning. Information on retention mechanisms is briefly analyzed also. It is concluded that QSRR employing molecular descriptors expected to model fundamental intermolecular interactions. A QSRR studies are already demonstrated their great potential in most essential areas of contemporary chemistry. A quantity of scientific publications steadily grows from year to year, this implyies that the QSRR enormous advantage and potential in chemistry, biology, and pharmacology.