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The digital revolution has introduced a paradigm shift towards a data-driven publication world in the rapidly evolving academic research landscape, at the heart of this transformation is the shift from traditional, qualitative assessments of academic work to quantitative metrics that offer a more immediate representation of a publication’s reach and impact. These changes are reshaping how research is conducted, how it is funded and published, and, ultimately, how it contributes to the broader corpus of human knowledge. From the granular level of individual researcher’s bibliometrics to the macro perspective of global research trends, this book delves into the implications of a data-driven approach for all stakeholders in the academic ecosystem.
The book addresses critical questions around the equity, reliability, and future direction of publication metrics through expert insights, case studies, and analysis of emerging trends. It scrutinizes the balance between the invaluable insights provided by data-driven metrics and the potential pitfalls of their over-reliance, offering a forward-looking perspective on navigating the digital age of scholarly publication. This volume is designed for researchers, librarians, policymakers, and anyone interested in the future of academic publishing, providing them with the tools to adapt and thrive in the data-driven publication world. This book aims to investigate into key applications, challenges, and future directions of this dynamic synergy, offering practical insights for researchers, editors, publishers, and technology enthusiasts.
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Tanuj Singh is an entrepreneur, educator, and mentor. She initiated a nonprofit, International Association of Technology and Management (IATM) to help promote research and publication in the area of business technology and management. She is currently one of the Director of IATM. Dr. Singh also started a startup, ‘Educational and Web Services LLC’, wherein she provides consultancy services to small businesses in Northwest Pennsylvania region. She works fulltime as an academic advisory at the Point Park University, Pittsburgh, PA and lectures as guest speaker.
Shakil Ahmad is a Lecturer and Liaison Librarian at Imam Abdulrahman Bin Faisal University, Dammam, Saudi Arabia. Previously, he served as a Web Librarian at MKCL Arabia Ltd. (King Saud University), Riyadh, Saudi Arabia, and as a Junior Librarian at Jaypee University of Engineering and Technology, India. He has amassed eighteen years of experience in various sections of the Academic Library.
Nripendra Singh is a tenured Full Professor of Marketing in the Department of Business, Economics & Communication, College of Science, Technology, and Business at Pennsylvania Western University. He is recipient of Fulbright scholarship, a flagship program of the United States Department of State, Bureau of Educational and Cultural Affairs. He completed Fulbright research at The Pennsylvania State University.
Chapter 1. The Quantifiable Craze: Informetrics as a New Research Methodology (Editorial); Tanuj Singh, Shakil Ahmad, and Nripendra Singh
Chapter 2. Altmetrics: An Evolving Metric; Suhail Nabi and Saleeq Ahmad Dar
Chapter 3. Altmetrics: Beyond the Traditional Metrics for Evaluating Research Impact; Mushahid Ali, Mohd Faizan, and Syed Nilofar Ahmed
Chapter 4. Empowerment of Research: The Future of Scholarly Communication Platforms; Debajit Karmakar, Anindita Das, and Awesh Khati
Chapter 5. Ethical Consideration of Publication Metrics; Himel Mondal and Shaikat Mondal
Chapter 6. Research Integrity Issues in Retracted Publications@Elsevier Journals: An Analytical Study; Gyanajeet Yumnam, Rajkumari Sofia Devi, and Ch. Ibohal Singh
Chapter 7. The Evolution of Open Access and its Impact; Murtaza Ashiq, Amna Farzand Ali, and Qurat Ul Ain Saleem
Chapter 8. The Evolution of Open Access: Transformations and Impact; Nancy Waral L
Chapter 9. The Impact of Indexing on Scholarly Communication: Best Practices and Trends; P. Krishnamoorthy, M. R. Murali Prasad, and Bibin Chidambaranathan
Chapter 10. The Rise of Open Access: Enhancing Visibility and Accessibility in Academia; Saloni Raheja, Nitin Goyal, Shyam Sunder Agrawal, and Amanjot Singh Syan
Chapter 11. Unlocking Knowledge: The Transformative Power of Open Access in Research; Anjuman Shahin, Prachi Shukla, Kashish Fatima, and Jamil Ahmed
Chapter 12. Impact Factors and Beyond; Awesh Khati, Anindita Das, and Debajit Karmakar