Are social sciences becoming more interdisciplinary? Evidence from publications 1960–2014
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DOI: 10.1002/asi.24627
Abstract: Interdisciplinary research is widely recognized as necessary to tackle some of the grand challenges facing humanity. It is generally believed that interdisciplinarity is becoming increasingly prevalent among Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics (STEM) fields. However,… read more here.
Keywords: sciences becoming; interdisciplinary evidence; becoming interdisciplinary; social sciences ... See more keywords
Undertaking Experiments in Social Sciences: Sequential, Multiple Time Series Designs for Consideration
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DOI: 10.1007/s10648-016-9368-0
Abstract: In social sciences, the use of stringent methodological approaches is gaining increasing emphasis. Researchers have recognized the limitations of cross-sectional, non-manipulative data in the study of causality. True experimental designs, in contrast, are preferred as… read more here.
Keywords: time series; time; experimental designs; sequential multiple ... See more keywords
Revisiting the Belmont Report’s ethical principles in internet-mediated research: perspectives from disciplinary associations in the social sciences
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DOI: 10.1007/s10676-018-9495-z
Abstract: The purpose of this article is to illuminate the conceptualisations and applications of the Belmont Report’s key ethical principles of respect for persons, beneficence, and justice based on a document analysis of five of the most… read more here.
Keywords: research; disciplinary associations; belmont report; ethical principles ... See more keywords
The Entanglement of the Social Realm: Towards a Quantum Theory Inspired Ontology for the Social Sciences
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DOI: 10.1007/s10699-020-09717-6
Abstract: This paper presents the outline of an ontology of the social realm that aims to provide a new perspective to the study of social phenomena. It will be argued that in order to raise the… read more here.
Keywords: ontology; entanglement social; ontology social; realm ... See more keywords
Profiles of monograph authors in the social sciences and humanities: an analysis of productivity, career stage, co-authorship, disciplinary affiliation and gender, based on a regional bibliographic database
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DOI: 10.1007/s11192-017-2312-3
Abstract: Scholarly monograph authors are compared to other authors, based on bibliographic data registered in the VABB-SHW database from Flanders (Belgium). Monograph authors are found to be most often established male researchers with high productivity, who… read more here.
Keywords: authors social; monograph authors; profiles monograph; productivity ... See more keywords
An analysis of citation functions in the humanities and social sciences research from the perspective of problematic citation analysis assumptions
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DOI: 10.1007/s11192-018-2770-2
Abstract: Citation analyses are based on two questionable assumptions that significantly influence the value of citation count: the equal contribution assumption (i.e., each citation contributes equally to the citing paper) and the positive endorsement assumption (i.e.,… read more here.
Keywords: citation functions; analysis; humanities social; sciences research ... See more keywords
Bringing the doctoral thesis by published papers to the Social Sciences and the Humanities: A quantitative easing? A small study of doctoral thesis submission rules and practice in two disciplines in the UK
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DOI: 10.1007/s11192-020-03483-9
Abstract: This paper examines how an alternative to the traditional monograph form of the doctoral thesis is emerging that reflects a new approach to the valuation and designation of scientific outputs. This new approach, based on… read more here.
Keywords: thesis; doctoral thesis; small study; published papers ... See more keywords
The citation impact of social sciences and humanities upon patentable technology
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DOI: 10.1007/s11192-020-03530-5
Abstract: This paper examines the citation impact of papers published in scientific-scholarly journals upon patentable technology, as reflected in examiner- or inventor-given references in granted patents. It analyses data created by SCImago Research Group, linking PATSTAT’s… read more here.
Keywords: patentable technology; citation impact; upon patentable; social sciences ... See more keywords
Sample representation in the social sciences
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DOI: 10.1007/s11229-020-02621-3
Abstract: The social sciences face a problem of sample non-representation, where the majority of samples consist of undergraduate students from Euro-American institutions. The problem has been identified for decades with little trend of improvement. In this… read more here.
Keywords: representation social; framework; sample representation; social sciences ... See more keywords
Behavioral and Social Sciences at the National Institutes of Health: adoption of research findings in health research and practice as a scientific priority
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DOI: 10.1007/s13142-017-0474-4
Abstract: The National Institutes of Health’s Office of Behavioral and Social Sciences Research (OBSSR) recently released its Strategic Plan for 2017 to 2021. This plan highlights three scientific priorities: (1) improve the synergy of basic and… read more here.
Keywords: research practice; research; behavioral social; health ... See more keywords
The transformation of the oceans and the future of marine social science
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DOI: 10.1007/s40152-018-0117-5
Abstract: The oceans have become a juncture of great visions of blue growth as well as strong environmental concern. This paper discusses the essential role of the social sciences as the oceans increasingly emerge as a… read more here.
Keywords: oceans future; science; marine social; transformation oceans ... See more keywords