Ranking academic institutions based on the productivity,impact,and quality of institutional scholars

Purpose:The quantitative rankings of over 55,000 institutions and their institutional programs are based on the individual rankings of approximately 30 million scholars determined by their productivity,impact,and quality.Design/methodology/approach:The institutional ranking process developed here considers all institutions in all countries and regions,thereby including those that are established,as well as those that are emerging in scholarly prowess.Rankings of individual scholars worldwide are first generated using the recently introduced,fully indexed ScholarGPS database.The rankings of individual scholars are extended here to determine the lifetime and last-five-year Top 20 rankings of academic institutions over all Fields of scholarly endeavor,in 14 individual Fields,in 177 Disciplines,and in approximately 350,000 unique Specialties.Rankings associated with five specific Fields(Medicine,Engineering&Computer Science,Life Sciences,Physical Sciences&Mathematics,and Social Sciences),and in two Disciplines(Chemistry,and Electrical&Computer Engineering)are presented as examples,and changes in the rankings over time are discussed.Findings:For the Fields considered here,the Top 20 institutional rankings in Medicine have undergone the least change(lifetime versus last five years),while the rankings in Engineering&Computer Science have exhibited significant change.The evolution of institutional rankings over time is largely attributed to the recent emergence of Chinese academic institutions,although this emergence is shown to be highly Field-and Discipline-dependent.Practical implementations:Existing rankings of academic institutions have:(i)often been restricted to pre-selected institutions,clouding the potential discovery of scholarly activity in emerging institutions and countries;(ii)considered only broad areas of research,limiting the ability of university leadership to act on the assessments in a concrete manner,or in contrast;(iii)have considered only a narrow area of research for comparison,diminishing the broader applicability and impact of the assessment.In general,existing institutional rankings depend on which institutions are included in the ranking process,which areas of research are considered,the breadth(or granularity)of the research areas of interest,and the methodologies used to define and quantify research performance.In contrast,the methods presented here can provide important data over a broad range of granularity to allow responsible individuals to gauge the performance of any institution from the Overall(all Fields)level,to the level of the Specialty.The methods may also assist identification of the root causes of shifts in institution rankings,and how these shifts vary across hundreds of thousands of Fields,Disciplines,and Specialties of scholarly endeavor.Originality/value:This study provides the first ranking of all academic institutions worldwide over Fields,Disciplines,and Specialties based on a unique methodology that quantifies the productivity,impact,and quality of individual scholars.

An Investigation on Open-RAN Specifications:Use Cases,Security Threats,Requirements,Discussions

The emergence of various technologies such as terahertz communications,Reconfigurable Intelligent Surfaces(RIS),and AI-powered communication services will burden network operators with rising infrastructure costs.Recently,the Open Radio Access Network(O-RAN)has been introduced as a solution for growing financial and operational burdens in Beyond 5G(B5G)and 6G networks.O-RAN promotes openness and intelligence to overcome the limitations of traditional RANs.By disaggregating conventional Base Band Units(BBUs)into O-RAN Distributed Units(O-DU)and O-RAN Centralized Units(O-CU),O-RAN offers greater flexibility for upgrades and network automation.However,this openness introduces new security challenges compared to traditional RANs.Many existing studies overlook these security requirements of the O-RAN networks.To gain deeper insights into the O-RAN system and security,this paper first provides an overview of the general O-RAN architecture and its diverse use cases relevant to B5G and 6G applications.We then delve into specifications of O-RAN security threats and requirements,aiming to mitigate security vulnerabilities effectively.By providing a comprehensive understanding of O-RAN architecture,use cases,and security considerations,thisworkserves as a valuable resource for future research in O-RAN and its security.

CIIS Holds the 20th China-US Young Scholars’Dialogue

From November 7 to 10,the China Institute of International Studies(CIIS)held the 20th China-US Yong Scholars’Dialogue,with the theme of“Finding the Right Way for China and the US to Get Along in the New Era:Opportunities and Challenges.”CIIS President Chen Bo delivered the opening remarks,and Vice President Liu Qing delivered the closing speech.

Alternation and Evolution of the Fables of Pre-Qin Scholars Along With the Contextual Changes

The fables of Pre-Qin scholars occupied an important position in the history of the development of Chinese culture,thoughts,and literature,hence had profound and extensive influence on later generations.As a kind of carrier of thoughts,the fables of the Pre-Qin scholars were not immutable and frozen,for they have been influenced by various aspects in the process of transmitting and recognizing.This article attempts to study the evolution of the function,expression,and connotation of the fables of the Pre-Qin scholars.

基于自主出版平台服务一流科技期刊建设的创新发展路径及应用探索——以聚光学术(Lighthouse Scholar)平台为例

中国的世界一流科技期刊建设对象应包含中文刊和英文刊,这是掌握国际学术话语权的基础。中国已经成为论文发表大国,科技期刊发展的数量和质量也在不断提升,但大部分科技期刊需依托第三方出版平台完成论文的投稿、评审及发表等工作,容易造成出版“卡脖子”问题。为了能在自主办刊上取得一些突破,中山大学中山眼科中心通过加强出版人才建设、夯实技术基础等措施,自主研发符合国情、具有医学特色的出版平台,服务中文期刊和英文期刊的全流程出版。就中山大学中山眼科中心基于自主出版平台服务自主办刊过程的一些探索进行总结分析,以期为中国科技期刊发展提供可借鉴的办刊经验。

A Scholar of Dignity:Remembering Peter Luh

It was a shock and disbelief to learn of Peter's death last December.To me,he was so fit in his figure,so healthy in his lifestyle,so mild and mindful in his social behavior,and so devout in his religious belief,......,I had expected a long and happy life for him,and planned to join his 80th or even 100th birthday celebration.

Discussion on the Effective Use of Error Resources in Primary School Mathematics

course.With students’high thinking ability,they are faced with many problems and challenges.In this process,the teaching mode of teachers is too traditional.In class,teachers always give endless lectures,so that students have little time for independent thinking and inquiry learning.At the same time,teachers pay too much attention to the use of“correct resources”in the teaching process,but ignore the use of“wrong resources”and the use of value.The long-term continuation of this teaching mode will reduce the enthusiasm and initiative of primary school students in mathematics learning,and learning is very bad for students.Therefore,teachers should pay attention to the correct use of“wrong resources”,and make effective use of these resources for classroom teaching,in order to improve students’learning enthusiasm and the cultivation of inquiry ability.

Current Situation and Discussion of “Going Abroad” in Higher Vocational Colleges Under the Background of the Belt and Road Initiative

The Belt and Road Initiative has brought unprecedented development opportunities for domestic higher vocational colleges to“go abroad,”but it has also brought severe challenges.Driven by the Belt and Road Initiative,the development of higher vocational colleges“going abroad”has been confronted with a series of challenges,including the imperfect connection of policies,the lack of internal funds,as well as international standards,which are important factors affecting their development.Therefore,it is necessary to start from three aspects,which are policy guarantee,financing,and docking international standards.Through in-depth study of“going abroad”with tthe Belt and Road Initiative,we can effectively reduce the adverse impact of“going abroad”and provide a better and more innovative development environment for higher vocational colleges.

Chinese and International Experts and Scholars Discuss the Protection of Minority Rights

During the 49th session of the UN Human Rights Council,the parallel event with the theme of"People-centered,Respecting and Guaranteeing the Economic,Social and Cultural Rights of Ethnic Minorities",was held at Minzu University of China on Sep 21.Officials and experts from China,Cambodia,Canada and other countries held online and offline discussions.Tian Liangang,Vice President of China Ethnic Minorities Association for External Exchanges,said that China pursues a people-centered human rights philosophy,adheres to ethnic equality,promotes legitimate rights of all ethnic groups.

Chinese and International Experts and Scholars Discuss Protection of the Right to Work and a Better Life for All Ethnic Groups in Xinjiang

The Seminar on"Protection of the Right to Work and a Better Life for All Ethnic Groups in Xinjiang"hosted by China Foundation for Human Rights Development and co-hosted by Xinjiang University was held on June 30 in a hybrid format.This event is one of the"cloud parallel events"of the 50th session of the United Nations Human Rights Council.Experts and scholars from China,Brazil,Pakistan,and Cameroon among other countries had discussions and exchanges of views on labor and employment protection and human rights development of Xinjiang region,China.

Face to Face Talk——Chinese and American Scholars Discuss Tibetan Issues

In early 2002,Zhu Xiaoming(Vice-President of the China World Ethnic Society),Huo Zhongquanand Hong Tao(both research fellows with the China Ethics Research Center)met with Americanexperts on China with the Research Office ot the US Congress and the US Think Tank,includingKerry B.Dumbaugh,Alfred D.Wilhelm Jr,David G.Brown and Thomas G.Lum.They held talkson issues of common concern.Following are excerps of their talk on the Tibetan issue.

Scholars Discuss Hu Jintao's Letter to China Society for Human Rights Studies

Hu Jintao, general secretary of the Central Committee of the Communist Party of ,China and state president,recently wrote a letter to the China Society for Human Rights Studies （CSHRS）. The letter was published on December 10, 2008. Social circles have responded enthusiastically to the letter. On December 16, 2008 the society held a forum where participants discussed important ideas Hu expresses in his letter.

ScholarSFX与Google Scholar的本地化

Google Scholar的推出吸引了越来越多的学术研究人员。本文详细介绍了图书馆链接计划的运作模式和SFX技术的原理。重点介绍了免费链接解析服务器ScholarSFX的配置方法,以及它在浙江大学图书馆的应用,最后对Google Scholar图书馆链接的应用情况进行了总结。

Discussion on Problem of Fermentation Contamination of Heterotrophic Chlorella

The contamination reasons were analyzed form the viewpoints of strain preparation, air system, medium and equipment sterilization and pipeline configura- tion. Moreover, the contamination-preventing measures were defined. We also sum- marized the characteristics of bacteria that contaminated the fermentation, as well as checking methods and remedial measures.

Discussion on New Rural Appearance Construction Based on Color Planning

With changing rural architectural environment as the focus of new rural construction, the paper had pointed out it was lack of researches on color planning of overall structures in new countryside. On this basis, by making use of relevant softwares, it had conducted color abstraction on current typical rural appearance; analyzed the color of rural nature, artificial environment and cultural environment in accordance with international standard of Natural Color System; and then concluded color context of rural appearance. It proposed that color control could be conducted on rural appearance from macroscopic, medium and microcosmic perspective by taking advantage of color planning in new rural appearance construction, so as to build a new rural color system, create modern new rural appearance reflecting regional characteristic and integrating with the natural environment, preserve artificial color of traditional ancient villages, coordinate colors in villages with architectures of different ages, finally realizing reshaping of Chinese people's spiritual hometown.

资源利用与开发的范例——弗吉尼亚大学图书馆的“Scholars' Lab”

"Scholars' Lab"是一个专为弗吉尼亚大学人文社科专业教师和学生利用图书馆数字资源、寻求专家帮助、进行协同合作与创新研究的场所,其主要理念是图书馆资源与专家学者的有机融合,促进创新项目开展,提升研究层次。实验室由弗吉尼亚大学图书馆的数字化学术研究小组专家学者组成。文章介绍了"Scholars' Lab"的基本概况、服务内容及奖励措施,基于案例分析概括该实验室的几个鲜明特点,旨在为国内大学图书馆创新学科化服务,开发馆藏资源提供参考与帮助。

Discussion on Development of Hainan Huanghuali(Dalbergia odorifera T.Chen)

On the morphological characteristics, growth environment and quality, rarity, and wood characteristics and value of Huanghuali, this paper discusses the development ways of Hainan Huanghuali It is suggested that Halnan Huanghuali could be well grown by guiding farmers to make full use of wasteland, slopes, scattered land, roadside and other resources; the landscaping greenbelt of the courtyard area and the residential area could be planned with nature as a main consideration for planting Huanghuali; and landscaping-type Huanghuali planting could make full use of local environment and surrounding local resources, highlighting the personalized landscaping greenbelt, forming good transition between residential area and urban space and creating a natural kindly living environment for the residents, so as to play the best ecological, social and economic benefits.

加拿大安大略省学术门户Scholars Portal的资源建设模式及其启示

加拿大安大略省大学图书馆联盟(OCUL)的重要项目及其成果Scholars Portal具有独特的资源建设模式和发展理念,其在OCUL的领导下重点在电子期刊和电子图书建设方面进行联盟运作,具有严密的组织架构、整合统一的检索平台、共享的基础设施、永久的资源保存等特色。Scholars Portal的运作模式对我国图书馆加强区域联盟资源建设与组织运行、重视数字资源的本地存储与长期保存、提升信息资源的整合力度与易用水平等方面具有启示意义和借鉴作用。

从跨文化交际视角论方言英译的功能对等——以《儒林外史》杨译本为例

以尤金·奈达功能对等理论为指导,从跨文化交际视角,结合吴地方言所包含的人物称谓、风土人情、名物制度的文化功能,分析《儒林外史》杨译本中的方言翻译如何通过归化、异化和折中翻译法来实现文化功能对等。

Discussion on Wave Transmission Coefficient Formulae of Submerged Breakwaters

Fifteen formulae of wave transmission coefficient for submerged breakwaters obtained during last 3 decades are presented, compared, and analyzed in this paper. The dimensionless parameters mainly involved in this discussion are the relative submerged depth Re/h, relative wave height Rc/Hi, relative rubble size B/D50, relative breakwater width B√ HiL0 and wave breaker index ξ. It indicates that there exist notable differences among the computed results, which mainly originate from the limited experimental conditions and different analytical methods, even though the major tendency keeps similar. It is necessary to conduct more systematic studies to obtain better understanding about the mechanism of wave transmission over submerged breakwaters.