A comprehensive comparison of arXiv and the Web of Science (WoS)

Scientific exchange is increasingly shifting to the Internet. Today, online literature and citation databases are important tools for scientific work, e.g. for exchanging information or investigating the current state of the art on a topic. Due to the large number of literature and citation databases that exist, and the limited amount of time available for a search, it is necessary to choose few or even only one database. In this paper, we carry out a comprehensive comparison between Web of Science and arXiv. We compile a list of criteria for the comparison of these resources based on a literature analysis. Finally, 62 documents were found that dealt with comparisons between literature databases. Based on these comparisons, a concept matrix was created according to Webster & Watson (2002), in which the criteria for the comparison were summarized. These criteria were then integrated into an adapted version of the criteria catalogue for the comparison of software packages from Jadhav & Sonar (2009) in order to provide a comprehensive picture, not only of content aspects, but also of functionality and usability issues. Based on these criteria, the Web of Science and arXiv databases were compared. The main results can be summarized as follows: arXiv covers only a limited number of disciplines and has a strong focus on physics, mathematics and computer science. Web of Science covers significantly more subject areas and generally includes significantly more papers, which in contrast to arXiv all come from peer-reviewed journals. arXiv's biggest advantage is the topicality of the articles, since preprints are also accepted and thus the peer-review process can be bridged. Both databases are intuitive to use and have a similarly good simple search, but Web of Science’s advanced search gives an experienced user much more possibilities to refine searches and to formulate distinctive queries. In general, Web of Science offers significantly more possibilities to conduct comprehensive literature searches due to the additionally stored citation data and corresponding analysis functions. arXiv, on the other hand, is particularly well suited to learn about the latest state of the offered disciplines

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Ilmenauer Beiträge zur Wirtschaftsinformatik Nr. 2011-02 / Technische Universität Ilmenau, Fakultät für Wirtschaftswissenschaften, Institut für Wirtschaftsinformatik ISSN 1861-9223 ISBN 978-3-938940-33-

The German wireless LAN security survey 2009 – How security measures are used in companies and federal authorities?

The paper presents a couple of findings of a study in wireless LAN security (WLAN) in German companies and federal authorities. The study was conducted in spring 2009. On the basis of a directory of security measures we formulate hypotheses derived from several studies in WLAN security. We analyze how the situation in Germany fits these assumptions. Degree of familiarity, frequency of use and reasons for not using wireless LAN security measures are being investigated. Furthermore, we discuss correlations between companies’ characteristics and the use of security measures

Arbeitsbericht Nr. 2011-01, Januar 2011

Ilmenauer Beiträge zur Wirtschaftsinformatik Nr. 2011-01 / Technische Universität Ilmenau, Fakultät für Wirtschaftswissenschaften, Institut für Wirtschaftsinformatik ISSN 1861-9223 ISBN 978-3-938940-32-

Collaboration – Impact on Productivity and Innovation: Proceedings of 14th International Conference on Webometrics, Informetrics and Scientometrics & 19th COLLNET Meeting 2018, December 5-8, 2018, University of Macau, Macau

The future of science will be determined primarily by the methods and tools that can be used to effectively analyze the huge amounts of data generated by the common use of digital media in scholarly communication, conversations, work processes and social structures. These characteristics, which are subsumed under the term data-intensive science, change the nature of scientific work in the most sustainable way. And most importantly, such expressions as the fact that scientific collaboration is increasingly embedded in a globally connected environment and the growth rate of scientific output in the top ten countries is increasing exponentially and this output is expressed above all by non-traditional, highly dynamic, interconnected assets such as data sets, software, ontologies, slides, videos, blog entries, are responsible for the manifold challenges for Scientometric investigations. COLLNET 2018 has met these challenges and provided an excellent opportunity to discuss the phenomena of collaboration in science, their impact on productivity, innovation, and benefits, and outcomes for individuals, institutions, and economies worldwide. The COLLNET Conference Series and the active COLLNET community have been playing for almost two decades an outstanding role in scholarly communication for improving co-work and collaboration among researchers and practitioners all over the world. This global interdisciplinary research network is to comprise the prominent scientists, who work at present in the field of quantitative science studies. COLLNET 2018 was also a great opportunity for both researchers and practitioners to share experiences, ideas, and research results on all aspects of Webometrics, Informetrics and Scientometrics and to open new avenues for possible research collaborations in the future. This Procedia includes selected papers presented at the 14th International Conference on Webometrics, Informetrics and Scientometrics (WIS) & 19th COLLNET Meeting, which took place during 05 to 08 December 2018 in the University of Macau, Macau. The Conference was organized by the Department of Computer and Information Science, University of Macau, in collaboration with Digital Information Research Labs, India and the COLLNET Coordination Centre, Germany. The organizing committee and the editors are grateful to the delegates who had submitted and presented papers

Bibliometric analysis of the publication output of TU Ilmenau in the period 2012-2016

Bibliometrics enables quantitative analysis of research achievements by applying mathematical methods to publishing behaviour whose results can be compared within certain limits. This paper uses a bibliometric analysis to examine the publication performance of scientists at the Technical University of Ilmenau. The publications in the Web of Science for the period 2012-2016 is used as the data basis. With the help of various indicators, an objective picture of the research activities in the above-mentioned period is attempted to be drawn. The results of the bibliometric analysis are used for comparisons at different levels and then presented in different rankings. All collected data are stored in a data base structured form so that it is available as a starting point for future investigations

An overview of threats and security software solutions for smartphones

The market of security software solutions for smartphones has grown considerably in the last years. A wide range of products is available. The objective of our paper is to develop an overview of security software solutions for smartphones. At first we identify typical threats and security measures for smartphones. Then we explore current security software solutions and describe how these can be classified. Furthermore, we analyse which security software solutions (respectively classes of security software solutions) can prevent or mitigate which threats

From subjects to concept clouds – why semantic mapping is necessary

To realize the vision of the semantic web it is essential to be able to exchange formal modeled knowledge between applications and humans without loss of meaning. In this paper, we focus on questions relating to meaning, interpretation and subject identity in modern semantic web languages. Based on the semiotic triangle we show that topics as well as RDF resources are symbols, representing concepts and not referents as the common term “subject” would indicate. A subject can not be represented as a single entity, but rather as a complex and evolving system of different concepts. Based on this insight we explain how the resulting plurality and uncertainness of the interpretation of symbols can be handled using semantic mappings. By defining transformation rules, the exchange and integration of knowledge from different semantic models becomes possible. Concluding we define recommendations and design guidelines for a semantic mapping management system, which is needed to support users and applications in creating, reusing, managing and applying such semantic mappings

Arbeitsbericht Nr. 2010-03, November 2010

Ilmenauer Beiträge zur Wirtschaftsinformatik Nr. 2010-03 / Technische Universität Ilmenau, Fakultät für Wirtschaftswissenschaften, Institut für Wirtschaftsinformatik ISSN 1861-9223 ISBN 978-3-938940-31-