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Tracking the follow-up of work in progress papers
Omar Mubin1, Mudassar Arsalan2, Abdullah Al Mahmud3
11Western Sydney University, Sydney, Australia.
Scientometrics
|March 2, 2018
Summary
Work in progress papers in Human Computer Interaction (HCI) conferences are often not extended into full papers. Analysis of self-citation patterns reveals that nearly half of these preliminary research submissions are not cited later, questioning their long-term impact.
Area of Science:
- Human-Computer Interaction (HCI)
- Scholarly Communication Analysis
Background:
- Academic conferences feature diverse tracks, including Work in Progress (WIP) papers, which present preliminary findings.
- WIP papers in HCI are increasingly popular due to higher acceptance rates compared to main conference tracks.
- The academic trajectory of WIP papers—whether they evolve into full publications or remain standalone—is not well understood.
Purpose of the Study:
- To investigate the extent to which Work in Progress papers in Human Computer Interaction (HCI) are further developed into full research publications.
- To analyze self-citation patterns as an indicator of the continuation and impact of WIP papers.
- To identify trends in the publication venues and timing of extended WIP research.
Main Methods:
- Examination of self-citation patterns across four Work in Progress (WIP) paper editions from two major HCI conferences (CHI and HRI) between 2010 and 2011.
- Analysis of citation data to determine the proportion of WIP papers that are cited in subsequent publications.
- Tracing author publication records to explore reasons for the lack of self-citation in follow-up work.
Main Results:
- Approximately 50% of Work in Progress (WIP) papers exhibit no self-citations.
- Only about half of the observed self-citations represent genuine extensions of the original WIP research.
- Specific conferences are identified as preferred venues for publishing extended WIP research, with citation frequency peaking in the year following initial publication.
Conclusions:
- A significant portion of Work in Progress (WIP) papers in HCI do not appear to transition into more comprehensive full papers.
- The findings suggest a need to re-evaluate the role and impact of WIP tracks in premier HCI conferences.
- Understanding citation patterns provides insights into the long-term scholarly contribution of preliminary research presented at conferences.
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