[RESEARCH] A Deep Analysis of My Contributed Articles Based on the Number of Downloads and PlumX Metrics: Research Papers
A Deep Analysis of My Contributed Articles Based on the Number of
Downloads and PlumX Metrics: Research Papers
Young B. Choi
Department of Engineering & Computer Science
College of Arts & Sciences
Regent University
Virginia Beach, VA 23464-9800
ychoi@reget.edu
Abstract
This study analyzes the readership trends of articles contributed by the
author to KAUPA Letters between 2020 and 2025. By examining the total
number of downloads and PlumX Metrics data, this research identifies the
most appealing articles among the Korean American academic readership
in the United States, Canada, and Korea. The analysis highlights popular
topics, types of research papers, and offers recommendations for future
article composition to maximize impact in academic society. Results
indicate that healthcare, cybersecurity, and AI-related topics exhibit higher
reader engagement, and the application of generative AI technologies in
education and cybersecurity is emerging as a prominent area of interest.
Keywords: KAUPA Letters, PlumX Metrics, downloads, Korean American
professors, article popularity, AI, cybersecurity, healthcare
Introduction
Academic publishing increasingly relies on quantitative metrics to assess
the impact of scholarly contributions. Online platforms and archiving
systems, such as the Purdue University Library, enable precise tracking of
article downloads, abstract views, and PlumX Metrics, providing insight into
readership engagement (Allen, O’Connell, & Kiermer, 2018).
KAUPA Letters serves as a platform for essays and research papers
contributed by Korean American professors. This study evaluates the
readership trends of the author’s research paper contributions from
October 2020 to December 2025. The primary objectives are to determine
which articles are most appealing to readers, understand emerging trends
in research interests, and propose directions for future article composition.
Methods The study focuses on 31 articles contributed by the author to
KAUPA Letters between Volume 8, Number 1 (October 2020) and Volume
13, Number 2 (December 2025). The articles encompass both essays and
research papers on topics including network management, AI technologies,
cybersecurity, IT service management, telecommunication services,
healthcare data security, and generative AI applications.
Data Collection
Data on article downloads, abstract views, and PlumX Metrics were
obtained from the Purdue University Library archiving system. For detailed
analysis, the top 11 most downloaded articles as of April 8, 2026, were
selected. Download data covered 76 days (January 22 – April 8, 2026).
Analysis Total Downloads and Daily Average: Total downloads for the
11 articles were calculated (N = 932), yielding a daily average across all
articles.
Per Article Engagement: The average number of downloads per
article per day was calculated to assess relative reader interest.
PlumX Metrics Consideration: Abstract views and download metrics were
analyzed to distinguish articles with high visibility versus high reader
engagement.
Results
The analysis identified the top 11 most downloaded articles as
summarized in Table 1.
Table 1 Top 11 Most Downloaded Articles and PlumX Metrics (Jan 22 – Apr
8, 2026)
Rank Title Total Downloads / Daily Avg PlumX Metrics
1 Securing Healthcare Data: Recent Challenges and Innovations in HIPAA Compliance 414 / 5.45 Downloads: 383, Abstract Views: 22
2 A Certainty-Based Approach to Implementing Zero Trust Architecture Using NIST SP 800-207 and NIST SP 1800-35 117 / 1.54 Downloads: 95, Abstract Views: 55
3 A Survey of Identifying Deepfake Risks in Newspapers for Enhanced Cybersecurity Protection 97 / 1.28 Downloads: 91, Abstract Views: 25
4 Application of AI Technologies as a Tutor in Teaching and Learning in Class
59 / 0.78 Downloads: 52, Abstract Views: 4
5 Application of Prompt Engineering Technologies for Efficient Cybersecurity Breaches Detection 57 / 0.75 Downloads: 53, Abstract Views: 13
6 Application of Prompt Engineering Technologies toward Seamless Cybersecurity Breaches Response Process 52 / 0.68 Downloads: 49, Abstract Views: 4
7 Prompt Engineering: A Key Factor in Interacting with Generative Artificial Intelligence Systems 38 / 0.50 Downloads: 35, Abstract Views: 9
8 Security Control Using IMEI and Its Service Management Issues 37 / 0.49
Downloads: 34, Abstract Views: 18
9 ChatGPT Applications on Security Standards Selection and Future AI
Application Trends in Cybersecurity 36 / 0.47 Downloads: 33, Abstract Views: 6
10 Applications of Generative AI Technologies as a Simulator in Cybersecurity 15 / 0.20 Downloads: 13, Abstract Views: 6
11 A Statistical Analysis of KAUPA Membership Profile 10 / 0.13 Downloads: 10, Abstract Views: 6
Overall, 932 downloads occurred over 78 days, yielding an average of
11.95 downloads per day across all 11 papers (1.09 downloads per paper
per day). Unrounded values were 11.9487 and 1.086, respectively.
Discussion Trends by Topic: The most downloaded articles reflect strong
reader interest in healthcare data security, zero trust architecture(ZTA), and
cybersecurity. Topics related to generative AI applications in education and
cybersecurity also attracted significant attention. Conversely, older or more
technical topics (e.g., IMEI service management) had relatively lower
engagement.
Article Types: Research papers demonstrated higher engagement than
essays, suggesting that the KAUPA readership prioritizes practical and
technical insights. Articles addressing emerging technologies such as AI
and cybersecurity consistently performed better.
Implications for Future Article Composition:
Focus Areas: Future articles should emphasize healthcare security,
AI applications, and cybersecurity trends.
Format and Accessibility: Research papers with practical applications
and clear summaries increase reader downloads and PlumX visibility.
Generative AI Integration: Applying AI tools for analysis, simulation,
and prompt engineering offers innovative research avenues aligning
with reader interests.
International Engagement: Targeting Korean American professors
across multiple regions requires consideration of accessibility and
relevance to both academic and applied contexts.
Conclusion
Quantitative analysis of downloads and PlumX Metrics provides valuable
insight into readership engagement with KAUPA Letters. Healthcare
security, zero trust architecture, cybersecurity, and generative AI
applications emerge as dominant areas of reader interest. Future
contributions should leverage these trends to enhance the relevance and
impact of academic work among Korean American scholars in the United
States, Canada, and Korea.
References
Allen, L., O’Connell, A., & Kiermer, V. (2018). How can we ensure visibility
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https://doi.org/10.1002/leap.1145
Choi, Y. B. (2020–2025). Various articles. KAUPA Letters - Journal of the
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NIST. (2020). SP 800-207: Zero Trust Architecture. National Institute of
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HIPAA. (1996). Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act of 1996.
U.S. Department of Health & Human Services.
https://www.hhs.gov/hipaa/index.html
PlumX Metrics. (2026). KAUPA Letters article metrics. Purdue University
Library.
Appendix
Author’s Research Papers
Choi, Y. B. (2022, December 1). Big data security and privacy issues with
NoSQL movement. KAUPA Letters - Journal of the Korean American
University Professors Association, 10(2).
Choi, Y. B. (2023, February 1). An analysis of machine learning based
cybersecurity breaches handling frameworks. KAUPA Letters - Journal of
the Korean American University Professors Association, 10(3).
Choi, Y. B. (2023, June 1). A pilot machine learning algorithm detecting
security breaches in Python. KAUPA Letters - Journal of the Korean
American University Professors Association, 10(5), 33–44.
Choi, Y. B. (2025, September 1). A certainty-based approach to
implementing zero trust architecture using NIST SP 800-207 and NIST SP
1800-35. KAUPA Letters - Journal of the Korean American University
Professors Association, 13(1), 73–77.
Choi, Y. B. (2020, October 1). A streamlined network management
approach using AI based network automation paradigm against security
breaches. KAUPA Letters - Journal of the Korean American University
Professors Association, 8(1), 48–51.
Hwang, S. N., & Choi, Y. B. (2021, August 1). A statistical analysis of
KAUPA membership profile. KAUPA Letters - Journal of the Korean
American University Professors Association, 8(6).
Choi, Y. B. (2025, June 1). A survey on identifying deepfake risks in
newspapers for enhanced cybersecurity protection. KAUPA Letters -
Journal of the Korean American University Professors Association, 12(5),
36–40.
Choi, Y. B. (2024, October 1). Application of prompt engineering
technologies for efficient cybersecurity breaches detection. KAUPA Letters
- Journal of the Korean American University Professors Association, 12(1),
48–58.
Choi, Y. B. (2024, December 1). Application of prompt engineering
technologies toward seamless cybersecurity breaches response process.
KAUPA Letters - Journal of the Korean American University Professors
Association, 12(2), 49–62.
Choi, Y. B. (2023, August 1). Applications of AI technologies as a tutor in
teaching and learning in class. KAUPA Letters - Journal of the Korean
American University Professors Association, 10(6), 46–56.
Choi, Y. B. (2023, October 1). Applications of generative AI technologies as
a simulator in cybersecurity. KAUPA Letters - Journal of the Korean
American University Professors Association, 11(1), 32–44.
Choi, Y. B. (2024, April 1). An efficient security audit system design
approach using generative artificial intelligence technologies. KAUPA
Letters - Journal of the Korean American University Professors Association,
11(4), 55–63.
Choi, Y. B. (2021, February 1). Some key issues and recent developments
in the I/O of AI based applications. KAUPA Letters - Journal of the Korean
American University Professors Association, 8(3).
Choi, Y. B. (2021, April 1). Security control using IMEI and its service
management issues. KAUPA Letters - Journal of the Korean American
University Professors Association, 8(4).
Choi, Y. B. (2025, February 1). Securing healthcare data: Recent
challenges and innovations in HIPAA compliance. KAUPA Letters - Journal
of the Korean American University Professors Association, 12(3), 36–40.
Choi, Y. B. (2020, December 1). How can you produce your own mini
movie using your smartphone? KAUPA Letters - Journal of the Korean
American University Professors Association, 8(2).
KAUPA. (2025, June 1). How to compose sijo in Korean and English.
KAUPA Letters, 12(5), 14–20.
Choi, Y. B. (2021, August 1). NFT: Emerging application trends and some
outstanding issues. KAUPA Letters - Journal of the Korean American
University Professors Association, 8(6).
Choi, Y. B. (2022, October 1). Development trends and feasible solutions of
the 6th generation of cybersecurity. KAUPA Letters - Journal of the Korean
American University Professors Association, 10(1).
Choi, Y. B. (2022, June 1). IT service management (ITSM) frameworks and
security trends. KAUPA Letters - Journal of the Korean American University
Professors Association, 9(5).
Choi, Y. B. (2021, December 1). The state of the art of telecommunications
service management. KAUPA Letters - Journal of the Korean American
University Professors Association, 9(2).
Choi, Y. B. (2022, August 1). Secure and robust telecommunications
service management technology: A pioneering global service order
handling paradigm. KAUPA Letters - Journal of the Korean American
University Professors Association, 9(6).
Choi, Y. B. (2022, April 1). Analysis on the accessibility, performance, and
security issues of the satellite Internet services. KAUPA Letters - Journal of
the Korean American University Professors Association, 9(4).
Choi, Y. B. (2023, April 1). ChatGPT applications on security standards
selection and future AI application trends in cybersecurity. KAUPA Letters -
Journal of the Korean American University Professors Association, 10(4).
Choi, Y. B. (2024, February 1). Analyzing security breaches as a
preliminary step of suggesting countermeasures using deep learning of
generative artificial intelligence. KAUPA Letters - Journal of the Korean
American University Professors Association, 11(3), 54–55.
Choi, Y. B. (2024, June 1). Prompt engineering: A key factor in interacting
with generative artificial intelligence systems. KAUPA Letters - Journal of
the Korean American University Professors Association, 11(5), 41–47.
Choi, Y. B. (2024, August 1). Efficient e-book publishing methods utilizing
generative AI technology in various original document types and software
tool environments. KAUPA Letters - Journal of the Korean American
University Professors Association, 11(6), 36–44.
Choi, Y. B. (2023, December 1). Current status of the U.S. IT industry -
NAViGATE 2023 observation report. KAUPA Letters - Journal of the Korean
American University Professors Association, 11(2), 46–48.
Choi, Y. B., & Hong, P. (2025, December 1). Ethics and governance
frameworks in leading AI chat models: Comparative insights on Claude,
ChatGPT, Gemini, LLaMA, and Mistral. KAUPA Letters - Journal of the
Korean American University Professors Association, 13(2), 30–44.
Choi, Y. B., & Hong, P. (2025, December 1). Global data privacy
convergence: Comparative insights on emerging patterns, regulatory gaps,
and pathways toward global data governance. KAUPA Letters - Journal of
the Korean American University Professors Association, 13(2), 45–63.
