James T. McAllister Data-verified

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Engineering and Honors College Librarian

Last publication 2025 Last refreshed 2026-05-16

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5 h-index 15 pubs 334 cited

Biography and Research Information

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James T. McAllister's research explores the intersection of information science, engineering education, and library services. He has investigated methods for bibliometric and visual analysis, including the use of VOSviewer, and has conducted bibliometric analyses of open access trends in engineering research at large universities. McAllister has also focused on practical applications within academic libraries, such as the introduction of Arduino library kits for checkout and the development of conference rubrics for STEM librarians. His work extends to emerging educational technologies, examining virtual reality for soft skills development and work efficiency in educational settings. Additionally, he has contributed to evaluating engineering databases, analyzing waste reduction strategies in small industries through literature reviews, and studying the retention and graduation rates of chemical engineering undergraduates.

Metrics

  • h-index: 5
  • Publications: 15
  • Citations: 334

Selected Publications

  • Retention and Graduation of Chemical Engineering Undergraduates at the University of Arkansas (2025)
  • More Than Yea or Nay?: Accountability of Peers in Promotion and Tenure (2024)
  • Next-Gen Engineering: Virtual Reality for Soft Skills Development and Enhanced Work Efficiency in Educational Contexts (2024)
    1 citation DOI OpenAlex
  • A Comparison of Coverage and Subject Areas in Compendex, Inspec, and the Web of Science Core Collection for use as an Engineering Database (2024)
    1 citation DOI OpenAlex
  • Using Web of Science to Analyze Research and Collaborations within the University of Arkansas College of Engineering via Microsoft Excel and VBA Programming (2024)
  • Introducing Arduino Library Kits for Checkout (2024)
    2 citations DOI OpenAlex
  • Conference Rubric Development for STEM Librarians’ Publications (2022)
    2 citations DOI OpenAlex
  • Discovering Open Access Trends in Engineering: A Bibliometric Analysis of Open Access Publications at a Large Research University (2022)
    5 citations DOI OpenAlex
  • Mapping A Discipline: A Guide to Using VOSviewer for Bibliometric and Visual Analysis (2021)
    292 citations DOI OpenAlex

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