6 research outputs found
A population-modulated bibliometric measure with an application in the field of statistics
We use confirmatory factor analysis to derive a unifying measure of
comparison of scientists based on bibliometric measurements, by utilizing the
h-index, some similar h-type indices as well as other common measures of
scientific performance. We use a real data example from nine well-known
departments of statistics to demonstrate our approach and argue that our
combined measure results in a better overall evaluation of a researchers'
scientific work
MPRA Munich Personal RePEc Archive Assessing scientific research performance and impact with single indices
We provide a comprehensive and critical review of the h-index and its most important modifications proposed in the literature, as well as of other similar indicators measuring research output and impact. Extensions of some of these indices are presented and illustrated
Social capital in Greece: measurement and comparative perspectives
The primary aim of this article is to analyze components of aggregate social capital in Greece. Through the comparison with other European countries, it is concluded that social capital in the country may be characterized as weak. In addition, similarities among South European countries are underlined. Finally, an index of social capital scores across Greek regions is created and presented. The need for further research is emphasized, regarding mainly the impacts of social capital on several aspects of Greek society, along with the formulation of the appropriate policies for strengthening it