Implications of Publication Requirements for the Research Output of Arab Academics of Library and Information Science in Scopus in 2011–2022 (Bibliometric Study)

Khader, Ibrahim Implications of Publication Requirements for the Research Output of Arab Academics of Library and Information Science in Scopus in 2011–2022 (Bibliometric Study). Profesional de la información, 2024, vol. 33, n. 1. [Journal article (Unpaginated)]

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The Arab can be considered as a new emergent region in the world by using advanced bibliometric methods, the development of science and technology in Unsure is explored. Purpose: This article explores the implications of publication requirements for the research output of Arab academics of library and information science in Scopus, and reviews (12) years of Library and information science research in the Arab World affiliated with the (22) countries of the Arab League: a bibliometric study 2011–2022. As such it contributes to the existing body of knowledge on quantitative and qualitative effects of research evaluation policies. Design/methodology/approach: Three metrics were chosen to analyses the implications of publication requirements for the quality of research output: publications in predatory journals, publications in local journals and publications per SNIP quartile from the disciplinary perspective. Findings: Study results highlight, that: Firstly: publications of Arab academics of library and information science in predatory journals rose to (12.162 % in 2011-2013) – (39.190 in 2020-2022). Secondly: the share of publications in local journals reached the Peak of fourth period 44.595% in 2020-2022. Thirdly: though the total number of publications has risen dramatically since 2011, but the share of Q3+Q4 has exceeded the share of Q1+Q2. Summaries: the study findings highlight, that research evaluation policies are required to contain not only quantitative but also qualitative criteria. Research limitation: The study does not explore in detail the effects of a particular type of publication requirements. Practical implications: The findings of the study have practical implications for policymakers and university managers aimed to develop research evaluation policies. Originality/value: This paper gains insights into the effects of publication requirements on the research output of Arab academics of library and information science in Scopus & local journals.

Item type: Journal article (Unpaginated)
Keywords: Publication Requirements, Local Journals, Predatory Journals, Scopus, Arab Academics of Library and Information Science.
Subjects: B. Information use and sociology of information > BA. Use and impact of information.
B. Information use and sociology of information > BB. Bibliometric methods
D. Libraries as physical collections. > DD. Academic libraries.
H. Information sources, supports, channels. > HL. Databases and database Networking.
Depositing user: Dr. Nicoleta-Roxana Dinu
Date deposited: 23 Jan 2025 14:30
Last modified: 23 Jan 2025 14:30
URI: http://hdl.handle.net/10760/46342

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