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What is the purpose of a DOI?
What does Orc ID stand for?
What is the primary purpose of Impact Factor (IF)?
What is the function of a database in research terminology?
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What is the significance of citation in research?
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What does the Impact Factor (IF) measure?
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What is the main difference between the Impact Factor (IF) and Cite Score?
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What does a high SJR value indicate about a journal?
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What is the definition of plagiarism?
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Study Notes
Research Terminology
- Research terminology includes key concepts such as database, publishing, journals, articles, and more.
- Examples of databases include Scopus, Elsevier, Web of Science (WOS), and Elsevier Knowledge Base (EKB).
- Examples of journals include Nature and Science.
- Examples of articles include papers and reviews.
Citation
- Citation is important for establishing rights and providing references.
DOI (Digital Object Identifier)
- A DOI is a unique ID number assigned to an article.
- It is a permanent identifier that distinguishes the article from others.
ORCID (Open Researcher and Contributor ID)
- An ORCID is a unique ID assigned to a researcher.
- It is an open digital identifier that distinguishes a researcher from others with the same or similar name.
Impact Factor (IF)
- The Impact Factor (IF) is a journal metric that measures a journal's strength.
- It changes every year and is a strong indicator of a journal's trustworthiness.
Research Metrics
- Impact Factor (IF): The ratio of citations to research articles published in the last two years
- Cite Score: The ratio of citations to research articles published in the last three years
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SJR (SCImago Journal Rank): A metric that measures the prestige of a journal based on the number of citations received by a journal
- High SJR indicates a strong magazine
- SNIP (Source Normalized Impact per Paper): A metric that measures the impact of a journal or a research paper
- H-Index: A metric that measures the productivity and citation impact of a researcher or scholar
Plagiarism
- Definition: The representation of another person's language, thoughts, ideas, or expressions as one's own original work
- Type of dishonesty: Scientific dishonesty
- Examples: (not specified)
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This quiz covers essential terms and concepts in research including database, publishing, journals, and articles. Test your understanding of research terminology with this quiz.
