The value of letters to the editor

Turki, Houcemeddine; Taieb, Mohamed Ali Hadj; Aouicha, Mohamed Ben

doi:10.1007/s11192-018-2906-4

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“…Further, the emergence of the COVID-19 topic prompted a boost in letters to editors. This is because they are easier and faster to write and edit, represent a platform for reviewing the latest results, and highlight future research prospects (Turki et al, 2018 ). The drop in conferences was predicted as a result of the travel ban and prohibition of events imposed by most countries during 2020 to prevent the spread of the virus.…”

Section: Discussionmentioning

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Between panic and motivation: did the first wave of COVID-19 affect scientific publishing in Mediterranean countries?

Ali

2022

Scientometrics

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Due to the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic that began in the winter of 2020, all communities and activities globally have been positively or negatively affected. This scientometric study raises an interesting question concerning whether the volume and characteristics of scientific publishing in all disciplines in 23 Mediterranean countries have been impacted by the pandemic and whether variations in the cumulative totals of COVID-19 cases have resulted in significant changes in this context. The Scopus database and SciVal tool supplied the necessary data for the years targeted for comparison (2019 and 2020), and the annual growth rates and differences were computed. The study used the Mann–Whitney test to examine the significance of the differences between the two years and the Spearman and Kendall correlation tests to evaluate the effect of the number of infections on these differences for all aspects of scientific performance. The findings demonstrated that the COVID-19 pandemic served as a powerful incentive, and the Mediterranean region experienced considerable differences in the volume and features of publications during this crisis. The most substantial implications were the significant growth from 3.1 to 9.4% in productivity and the increases in the annual growth rates of international collaboration, by 12% for the collaboration among Mediterranean countries and 10% for collaboration with the top ten epidemic countries. It was also proven that some characteristics of the publications were positively correlated with the total number of infections. This investigation can help university leaders and decision-makers in higher education and research institutions in these countries make decisions and implement measures to bridge the gaps and motivate researchers in all fields to conduct more research during this ongoing pandemic.

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Section: Discussionmentioning

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Between panic and motivation: did the first wave of COVID-19 affect scientific publishing in Mediterranean countries?

Ali

2022

Scientometrics

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“…Limited interest is shown to short communications like notes, editorials, short surveys and letters to the editor as these kinds of publications have a less significant weight than articles, reviews, and conference papers in evidence-based research [79]. However, short communications and letters to the Editor can be very useful to brainstorm about a given topic and to develop the discussion, the accuracy, and dissemination of valuable research findings [80,81]. African scientists should use this route of publication to interact with other scientists across the continent and enhance the quality of their research outputs.…”

Section: Publishing Patternsmentioning

confidence: 99%

Machine Learning for Healthcare: A Bibliometric Study of Contributions from Africa

Turki¹,

Pouris²,

Ifeanyichukwu³

et al. 2023

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Machine learning has seen enormous growth in the last decade, with healthcare being a prime application for advanced diagnostics and improved patient care. The application of machine learning for healthcare is particularly pertinent in Africa, where many countries are resource-scarce. However, it is unclear how much research on this topic is arising from African institutes themselves, which is a crucial aspect for applications of machine learning to unique contexts and challenges on the continent. Here, we conduct a bibliometric study of African contributions to research publications related to machine learning for healthcare, as indexed in Scopus, between 1993 and 2022. We identified 3,772 research outputs, with most of these published since 2020. North African countries currently lead the way with 64.5% of publications for the reported period, yet Sub-Saharan Africa is rapidly increasing its output. We found that international support in the form of funding and collaborations is correlated with research output generally for the continent, with local support garnering less attention. Understanding African research contributions to machine learning for healthcare is a crucial first step in surveying the broader academic landscape, forming stronger research communities, and providing advanced and contextually aware biomedical access to Africa.

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“…The unique position of the Letter to the Editor (LtE) "...as a forum for scholarly discourse" (Winker & Fontanarosa, 1999) and its importance has been elevated by leading authors, editors of leading journals, outstanding research institutions, and world-class scientific organizations (Turki et al, 2018). Editors must make a concerted effort to ensure the Letter to the Editor (LtE) remains an important part of the journal's portfolio (Joaquin & Tan, 2021).…”

Section: Alternatif Publikasi: Letter To the Editor (Lte)mentioning

confidence: 99%

Not to Instantly Increase Manuscript Quantity, but to Accelerate Breakthroughs in Psychology: The Essence of LtE [Bukan Untuk Meningkatkan Kuantitas Naskah Secara Instan, Melainkan Mengakselerasi Terobosan di Bidang Ilmu Psikologi: Intisari dari LtE]

Abraham

Siaputra

2023

ANIMA Indonesian Psychol. J.

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In the field of psychology, we witness and experience rapid development of ideas about humans, especially in the era of the Industrial Revolution 4.0, where psychology will accept the influence of cybernetic ideas. As a researcher in psychology who is diligent in observing human behavior, repeatedly in our minds, various "hypotheses" about the dynamics of human behavior complexes emerge. Especially in Indonesia, the fertile place where the complex dynamics is wrapped in cultural diversity. It is urgent to publish these “hypothetical thoughts” - also a response to the results of peer studies - in a solid, communicative, and persuasive form; so that it can be followed up by peers with pleasure. This is one of the pathways for the development of psychological science which, honestly and regretfully, is still rare by scientific journals of psychology in Indonesia. The way we communicate psychological science, thus, is no longer "accommodated" by one or two forms of scientific publications, such as original articles or reviews (both narrative and systematic). The world of Indonesian scientific publications can learn from the world of journalistic publications that have already accustomed to the communication between the "citizens" of the media. As an example is The Jakarta Post which has a specific rubric for Letter to Editor (LtE) which is very passionate. Hans Selye once wrote one of the legendary Letter to Editors (LtEs), and that letter opened the way for scientific studies on stress. Therefore, ANIMA Indonesian Psychological Journal encourages the readers to send their extraordinary ideas through Letter to Editor (LtE). Following up on this invitation, we will hold activities and develop supporting products. The existence of training, assistance, and guidelines for writing Letter to Editor (LtE) is expected to foster Letter to Editor (LtE) writing habits as an alternative to quality publications, and not as a new variant of academic integrity deviations. Di bidang psikologi, kita menyaksikan dan mengalami perkembangan pesat gagasan tentang manusia, terutama di era Revolusi Industri 4,0, ketika psikologi akan menerima pengaruh gagasan sibernetika. Sebagai peneliti psikologi yang tekun mengamati perilaku manusia, tentu berulang kali terbesit dalam benak kita, berbagai “hipotesis” tentang dinamika kompleks perilaku manusia. Terutama di Indonesia, tempat subur di mana dinamika kompleks itu dibalut dengan keanekaragaman budaya hidup. Sangat mendesak untuk menerbitkan sejumlah “besit hipotetis” itu - juga respons terhadap hasil studi sejawat - dalam bentuk yang padat, komunikatif, dan persuasif; sehingga dapat ditindaklanjuti para sejawat dengan senang hati. Inilah salah satu jalur pengembangan sains psikologi yang, secara jujur dan menyesal, masih langka ditapaki oleh jurnal ilmiah psikologi di Indonesia. Cara kita mengkomunikasikan sains psikologi, dengan demikian, tidak memadai lagi "ditampung" oleh satu atau dua bentuk publikasi ilmiah, seperti artikel orisinal atau reviu (baik naratif maupun sistematik). Dunia publikasi ilmiah Indonesia dapat belajar dari dunia publikasi jurnalistik yang telah lebih dahulu membiasakan kekomunikatifan antar-"warga" media tersebut. Sebagai contoh adalah The Jakarta Post yang memiliki rubrik spesifik Letter to Editor (LtE) yang sangat bergairah. Hans Selye pernah menulis salah satu Letter to Editor (LtE) yang legendaris, dan suratnya membuka jalan bagi studi ilmiah tentang stres. Maka dari itu, ANIMA Indonesian Psychological Journal mendorong pembaca untuk mengirimkan ide luar biasa mereka melalui Letter to Editor (LtE). Menindaklanjuti undangan ini, kami akan menyelenggarakan kegiatan dan mengembangkan produk pendukung. Adanya pelatihan, pendampingan, dan pedoman penulisan Letter to Editor (LtE) diharapkan dapat menumbuhkan kebiasaan penulisan Letter to Editor (LtE) sebagai alternatif publikasi berkualitas, dan bukan sebagai varian baru penyimpangan integritas akademik.

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The value of letters to the editor

Cited by 7 publications

References 5 publications

Between panic and motivation: did the first wave of COVID-19 affect scientific publishing in Mediterranean countries?

Between panic and motivation: did the first wave of COVID-19 affect scientific publishing in Mediterranean countries?

Machine Learning for Healthcare: A Bibliometric Study of Contributions from Africa

Not to Instantly Increase Manuscript Quantity, but to Accelerate Breakthroughs in Psychology: The Essence of LtE [Bukan Untuk Meningkatkan Kuantitas Naskah Secara Instan, Melainkan Mengakselerasi Terobosan di Bidang Ilmu Psikologi: Intisari dari LtE]

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