The Use of E-journals by Health Researchers: A Case Study of the Nigerian Institute of Medical Research (NIMR)

Q3 Social Sciences

Journal of Information Science Theory and Practice Pub Date : 2017-01-01 DOI:10.1633/JISTAP.2017.5.3.5

Olalekan Moses Olayemi, Timothy Shola Abolarinwa, K. Olayemi

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Abstract

This study investigated the use of e-journals by health researchers in the Nigerian Institute of Medical Research (NIMR). A descriptive survey method was adopted for the study and a questionnaire was used for data collection. The study population was comprised of fifty-four (54) respondents who are health researchers in the institute. The data collected were presented and analyzed using tables, frequency distribution, simple percentages, and charts. The result of the study revealed that all the respondents are aware of the availability of e-journals and attest to making use of them. The study revealed that electronic journals were mostly used for the purpose of conducting research work and the PDF format was preferred for downloading e-journals. However, it was observed that low Internet connectivity and intermittent electricity supply constitute a major obstacle to the use of e-journals. The study, therefore, recommended that the institute`s management invest more resources on network connectivity, particularly its bandwidth, and ensure reliable power supply.

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卫生研究人员使用电子期刊:以尼日利亚医学研究所为例

本研究调查了尼日利亚医学研究所(NIMR)卫生研究人员使用电子期刊的情况。本研究采用描述性调查法，数据收集采用问卷调查法。研究人群由54名受访者组成，他们是该研究所的健康研究人员。收集到的数据使用表格、频率分布、简单百分比和图表进行展示和分析。研究结果显示，所有受访者都知道电子期刊的可用性，并证明使用它们。研究显示，电子期刊主要用于开展研究工作，下载电子期刊首选PDF格式。然而，有人指出，互联网连通性低和电力供应时断时续是使用电子期刊的主要障碍。因此，该研究建议该研究所的管理层在网络连接上投入更多资源，特别是其带宽，并确保可靠的电力供应。

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Journal of Information Science Theory and Practice Social Sciences-Library and Information Sciences

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1.10

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审稿时长

12 weeks

期刊介绍： The Journal of Information Science Theory and Practice (JISTaP) is an international journal that aims at publishing original studies, review papers and brief communications on information science theory and practice. The journal provides an international forum for practical as well as theoretical research in the interdisciplinary areas of information science, such as information processing and management, knowledge organization, scholarly communication and bibliometrics. To foster scholarly communication among researchers and practitioners of library and information science around the globe, JISTaP offers a no-fee open access publishing venue where a team of dedicated editors, reviewers and staff members volunteer their services to ensure rapid dissemination and communication of scholarly works that make significant contributions. In a modern society, where information production and consumption grow at an astronomical rate, the science of information management, organization, and analysis is invaluable in effective utilization of information. The key objective of the journal is to foster research that can contribute to advancements and innovations in the theory and practice of information and library science so as to promote timely application of the findings from scientific investigations to everyday life. Recognizing the importance of the global perspective with understanding of region-specific issues, JISTaP encourages submissions of manuscripts that discuss global implications of regional findings as well as regional implications of global findings.