citation analysis is one of the most common techniques of bibliometrics in which the governing rules between the citing document and the cited document are studied. in other words, citation analysis is mainly based on who cites to whom.the aim of this research is to determine citation behavior of writers of m.sc thesis at agriculture field, and to specify behavioral patterns, informational them...

BACKGROUND Multiple sclerosis (MS) is a debilitating disease and there is little research on support networks for people with MS (PwMS). More specifically, most studies on online support groups focus on those who actively participate in the group, whereas the majority of those who utilise online support groups do so in a passive way. OBJECTIVES This study therefore aimed to explore the experi...

Big data research is currently split on whether and to what extent Twitter can be characterised as an informational or social network. We contribute to this line of inquiry through an investigation of digital humanities scholars’ uses and gratifications of Twitter. We conducted a thematic analysis of 25 semistructured interview transcripts to learn about these scholars’ professional use of Twit...

OBJECTIVE To develop and evaluate instructional and packaging materials for patient-delivered partner therapy (PDPT). METHODS 64 patients participated from an urban US sexually transmitted infection (STI) clinic. The research comprised three phases: individual interviews to elicit attitudes and beliefs regarding PDPT and to assess the understanding of key STI-related concepts and terminology;...

This paper explores trust formation issues in information and communications technology projects in developing countries. My purpose in this study is to understand the stakeholder expectations in the implementation of information and communications technology for development projects (ICT4D). For this I study the computerization of a state agricultural marketing board in India. The board initia...

OBJECTIVES To explore the influence of social support on parental physical activity (PA). METHODS Forty parents (21 mothers, 19 fathers) participated in semistructured individual or group interviews. Data were analyzed using thematic content analysis. RESULTS Instrumental (eg, providing child care, taking over chores), emotional (eg, encouragement, companionship), and informational support ...

The article examines the process of creating emotionally coloured products that would carry a certain informational message to viewer, arouse desire empathise, participate in creative process, and popularise topic touched upon by author. It is proposed use technique structuring when modern design objects, as one ways activate consciousness. forming thematic information-rich objects are consider...

The aim of this research was to determine the impact of voluntary information disclosure on informational content of share price. In this regard, future earnings response coefficient was used to determine the informational content of the share price about the future income information. Furthermore, share price synchronicity was used to evaluate the informational content of the share price about...