Research Progress and Comparative Analysis of Co-author Contribution Allocation Algorithm

  • Fan Xiangwei ,
  • Xiao Xiantao
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  • 1. University of Chinese Academy of Sciences, School of Management, Beijing 100049;
    2. Lanzhou Library of Chinese Academy of Sciences, Lanzhou 730000

Received date: 2015-04-03

  Revised date: 2015-04-28

  Online published: 2015-05-20

Abstract

[Purpose/significance]This paper systematically teases the co-author contribution allocation algorithm, compares the adaptability of various allocation algorithm, and summarizes the usage method and matters needing attention. [Method/process] It introduces several kinds of co-author contribution allocation algorithm, collects data and verities the fitness of algorithms, and compares the advantages and disadvantages of allocation algorithm.[Result/conclusion]Network contribution allocation algorithm based co-author names order has the best fitness, harmonic allocation algorithm hot on the heels. The allocation algorithm based on subject is more suitable for the evaluation of scholars who have certain academic prestige, the one based on co-author names order such as network and harmonic allocation method is applicable to thel evaluation of ordinary researchers.

Cite this article

Fan Xiangwei , Xiao Xiantao . Research Progress and Comparative Analysis of Co-author Contribution Allocation Algorithm[J]. Library and Information Service, 2015 , 59(10) : 116 -123 . DOI: 10.13266/j.issn.0252-3116.2015.10.017

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