2-3 articles among Biosemiotics´ most accessed articles in 2020

My article "Current human ecology in the Amazon and beyond: A multi-scale ecosemiotic approach" was Biosemiotics´ 5th most accessed in 2020, and the 2nd most accessed article published in 2018-2020, with 1.298 article requests (total to date: 1.581).

"Jesper Hoffmeyer´s biosemiotic legacy", an editorial I co-wrote with Alexei Sharov and Timo Maran, ranks as no. 7 overall and as no. 4 among articles published in 2018-2020, with 1,141 article requests (total to date: 1.749). Finally, the editorial "Phenomenology and biosemiotics", also co-written with Sharov and Maran, ranks as no. 7 among articles published in 2018-2020, with 764 article requests (total to date: 2.762).

Biosemiotics editorial board meeting attended

Today I have attended the annual editorial board of Biosemiotics, which took place via Zoom. The editorial board meeting was attended by some 20 people, under the leadership of the new Editor-in-Chief, Yogi Hendlin and co-Editor in Chief Alexei Sharov.

In 2020, my last year as lead Editor-in-Chief, the Impact Factor went down from 2019, but the number of downloads increased to record numbers (ca. 59.000, vs. 44.000 in 2019). In 2021, both the number of articles published and the number of article downloads have increased to new record-levels, while processing times have decreased significantly (probably partly due to the new editorial setup with several Associate editors).

#49,5 - Spring 2021 totals

Today I have had another writing day, the last this Spring, as I account for it (January to July). I proof-read my Norwegian language CCS article "Karbonfangst i lys av generasjonsrettferdighet", amongst other things (the article is to be published in September).

Total number of writing days this Spring is up to 49,5 (vs. 52 originally planned). In comparison, I had 54 writing days in Spring 2020. I have written a total of 25.819 words (compared with 45.161 words in Spring 2020).

For the autumn of 2021 (August to December), I am planning 37 writing days.

See also:

#39,5 - 2020 totals: 94 writing days; 84.739 words written

Biosemiotic achievement award for 2020 announced at 21st gathering in biosemiotics; link to live stream

Yesterday I announced the winners of the Biosemiotic achievement award for 2020 during the closing section of the 21st gathering in biosemiotics. Watch it here (live stream - day 4 - at 6.13.50-6.19). I was a member of the selection panel for this year´s award along with Claudio Rodriguez Higueira, with me representing the International Society for Biosemiotic Studies (ISBS) and Claudio representing the journal Biosemiotics.

The live stream from day 3 (same link as above) includes my presentation "The relevance of Umwelt theory for the theory and practice of phenomenology" (see abstract), which can be watched at 1.16-1.46.

Link to abstract book for 21st gathering in biosemiotics

Here is a link to the abstract book for the 21st gathering in biosemiotics. My abstract "The relevance of Umwelt theory for the theory and practice of phenomenology" is on p. 45.

Umwelt/phenomenology paper presented at 21st gathering in biosemiotics

Today I presented my paper "The relevance of Umwelt theory for the theory and practice of phenomenology" digitally live at the 21st Gathering in biosemiotics. The live presentation was watched by some 45 people on Zoom, and was also live-streamed on YouTube (and is also available for later watching).

Link to PDF of article "The statistician´s guide to Utopia: The future of growth"

My 2008 article "The statistician´s guide to Utopia: The future of growth" is available in full-text (PDF) here.

A meeting - and a conference

Today I have attended a meeting. The only one this week.

I am also following the 21st gathering in biosemiotics (Monday to Thursday - live stream here).

2020 Impact Factor for Biosemiotics

The 2020 Impact factor for Biosemiotics, for which I was lead Editor-in-Chief 2018-2020, was 0.711. This is lower than in the previous years. The 5-year Impact factor is 1.224. 

Biosemiotics had 59.184 downloads in 2020. This is increasing.

ISQOLS 2021 presentation scheduled for August 26th at 4 pm.

My paper "Human development, inequality and social risks in Latin-America and the Nordic countries" has been scheduled for live online presentation at the 2021 conference of the International Society for Quality-of-Life Studies (ISQOLS), to be held August 25-27th (cf. conference program), on Thursday August 26th at 4 - 5.40 pm CEST, as part of the session “Well-Being in the World III”. My presentation, which will be held 4 - 4.25, will also be recorded and accessible for later viewing by conference participants.

Google Scholar: 560 citations, 64 in 2021

According to Google Scholar my research has by now attracted 560 citations (+5 since June 20th) - see my profile. This includes 64 citations in 2021 (+8 since June 20th). 2021 now ranks as my fourth best year. My i10-index remains 21, while my h-index is 13 (-1 since June 20th). 

Gathering in biosemiotics presentation scheduled for 28th of July

My paper «The relevance of umwelt theory for the theory and practice of phenomenology» has been scheduled for presentation at the 21st gathering in biosemiotics on Wednesday 28th of July at 2-2.30 CET. The event will be streamed live online.

ResearchGate score passes 20

My ResearchGate score has passed 20, now standing at 20.07 - cf. my profile.

Peer reviews done for NASS XII

I have done peer-reviews of individual abstracts as a member of the scientific committee for NASS XII - most recently one today.

Tartu Semiotics Summer School 2021 cancelled

Tartu Semiotics Summer School 2021, with the theme "Semiotic horizons: time, memory, and future(s)", was planned for August 13-16th, but I have now been informed by the organizers that the event is cancelled, for covid-related reasons. I was one of the invited speakers.

A meeting

Today I have attended an ad hoc meeting, despite being on summer vacation.

No ph.d. position allocated

Today I was notified that none of my 2 proposed ph.d. projects were awarded a ph.d. position from the Faculty of social sciences at University of Stavanger. There were altogether 19 applications for the 4 ph.d. positions available. 

See also:

Ph.d. project proposal on Norway´s HDI performance developed

#48,5

Today I have had an article writing day devoted to "Wasted growth - case study: The American nightmare", with some 200 words written, and the text restructured, with numbered paragraphs. I also finished the Supplementary information to go along with the article as an online resource. Total number of writing days is up to 48,5.

I will now have 3 weeks of vacation.

#47,5

Today I have had an article writing day devoted to the first of my wasted growth articles, with some 200 words written, a figure made, and some work done on formatting the manuscript correctly.

Total number of writing days this Spring is up to 47,5.

Umwelt and phenomenology paper accepted for presentation at 21st Gathering in biosemiotics

I have been informed by the organizers of the 21st Gathering in Biosemiotics, which is to be held digitally and in Stockholm July 26-29th and streamed online, that my paper "The relevance of Umwelt theory for the theory and practice of phenomenology" has been accepted for oral presentation. I plan to attend the conference digitally.

#46,5

Today I have had an article writing day, with some 900 words added to the first of my wasted growth articles, and the final table of the article, a comparison of wasteful growth in the Nordic countries and the USA, finished. Total number of article writing days since New Year is up to 46,5.

Meeting(s)

Today I have had one scheduled and one impromptu meeting.

2 meetings and 4 job interviews

Today I have attended 2 meetings and chaired 4 job interviews - plus taken part in handling a potentially threatening situation at the office.