ERIC Number: EJ1171502
Record Type: Journal
Publication Date: 2018-Mar
Pages: 21
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Analyzing Citation and Research Collaboration Characteristics of Faculty in Aerospace, Civil and Environmental, Electrical and Computer, and Mechanical Engineering
Zhang, Li
College & Research Libraries, v79 n2 p158-178 Mar 2018
This article investigates citation and research collaboration habits of faculty in four engineering departments. The analysis focuses on similarities and differences among the engineering disciplines. Main differences exist in the use of conference papers and technical reports. The age of cited materials varies by discipline and by format. Regarding faculty connection with other subjects, the study finds that aerospace and mechanical engineering faculty collaborate more often with researchers outside their fields, while civil and environmental faculty, as well as electrical and computer engineering faculty, are more likely to cooperate with peers in their fields. Lists of highly cited journals are generated. The paper also provides suggestions for collection management, research assistance, and outreach efforts.
Descriptors: Citation Analysis, College Faculty, Engineering Education, Aerospace Education, Teacher Collaboration, Conference Papers, Departments, Computer Science Education, Peer Groups, Periodicals, Outreach Programs, Library Materials, Academic Libraries
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Publication Type: Journal Articles; Reports - Research
Education Level: Higher Education
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Language: English
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