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Perception of male college librarians towards faculty status in Khyber Pakhtunkhawa, Pakistan 巴基斯坦开伯尔-普赫图赫瓦男性大学图书馆员对教师地位的看法

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Information Development Pub Date : 2024-02-28 DOI: 10.1177/02666669241233542

Abdul Razzaq Adil, Muhammad Ijaz Mairaj

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The role of radio, television and mobile phones in disseminating information on occurrences of wildfire in Uluguru Mountains Nature Reserve – Morogoro Tanzania 广播、电视和手机在传播坦桑尼亚莫罗戈罗乌鲁古鲁山自然保护区野火信息方面的作用

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Information Development Pub Date : 2024-02-28 DOI: 10.1177/02666669241233540

D. M. Mabula, Evans F. Wema

{"title":"The role of radio, television and mobile phones in disseminating information on occurrences of wildfire in Uluguru Mountains Nature Reserve – Morogoro Tanzania","authors":"D. M. Mabula, Evans F. Wema","doi":"10.1177/02666669241233540","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1177/02666669241233540","url":null,"abstract":"This study sought to determine the contribution of radio, television and mobile phones used by local communities in disseminating and accessing information about wildfire hazards in the Uluguru Mountains Nature Reserve and assessed the extent of their usage in disseminating wildfire information. It also aimed at identifying barriers to their use in reporting wildfire incidences in the Uluguru Mountains and determined the available wildfire reduction strategies which can be improved by use of other types of ICTs. A descriptive survey method and purposive and conveniently sampling techniques were employed to select a sample of 15 key informants and 90 villagers from the three villages that were purposively selected. Questionnaires, focus group discussions, interview with key informants and participants observations were used to collect both quantitative and qualitative data. The finding show that the community living around Uluguru Mountains Nature Reserve own Radio and mobile phones although few of them owned televisions. Very few respondents reported wildfire incidence using their mobile phone, while the majority used their mobile phone for other social-economic activities. However, internet based AFIS Meraka system and handheld GPS were the most common technologies used to disseminate wildfire information. In general radio, mobile phones and televisions are not fully beneficial to the local communities. Based on the results, it was recommended that the role of modern ICTs in detecting and disseminating wildfire be encouraged among the authorities.","PeriodicalId":47137,"journal":{"name":"Information Development","volume":"4 1","pages":""},"PeriodicalIF":1.9,"publicationDate":"2024-02-28","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"140004652","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":4,"RegionCategory":"管理学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}

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Knowledge and information management in a solidarity economy nucleus: A case study 团结经济核心的知识和信息管理：案例研究

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Information Development Pub Date : 2024-02-27 DOI: 10.1177/02666669241233530

Vinicius Pereira, Ariadne Chloe Mary Furnival, Sérgio Luis da Silva

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Assessing prevalence of misperceptions in agricultural activities of smallholder farmers in Tanzania 评估坦桑尼亚小农在农业活动中普遍存在的错误认识

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Information Development Pub Date : 2024-02-20 DOI: 10.1177/02666669241232423

Mawazo Mwita Magesa, Joan Jonathan, Justin Kalisti Urassa

{"title":"Assessing prevalence of misperceptions in agricultural activities of smallholder farmers in Tanzania","authors":"Mawazo Mwita Magesa, Joan Jonathan, Justin Kalisti Urassa","doi":"10.1177/02666669241232423","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1177/02666669241232423","url":null,"abstract":"Misperceptions in agriculture are challenging the adoption of agricultural technologies in African developing countries. Incorrect beliefs such as agricultural inputs have effects on soil, crop yields and human health, have led some smallholder farmers conduct traditional agriculture, resulting in low yields, of poor quality. This research studied prevalence of misperceptions among smallholders in Tanzania when dealing with agricultural inputs (fertilizers, pesticides and seeds). To accomplish this, agricultural extension officers in research areas were interviewed to learn inaccurate beliefs held by farmers which were then validated by agricultural experts through semi-structured interview to identify misperceptions; identified misperceptions helped to design a questionnaire with TRUE and FALSE statements, rated on a 5-point Likert scale, which was administered to 431 smallholders in four districts in Tanzania. Descriptive statistics helped to learn prevalence of misperceptions, regression analysis determined association of predictors on misperceptions. Results revealed respondents were confident with inaccurate beliefs while dealing with agricultural inputs which confirmed prevalence of misperceptions among smallholder farmers in pursuit of agricultural activities. To help smallholders adopt agricultural technologies, agricultural extension systems need to minimize associated misperceptions and adopt strategies that can help farmers access correct agricultural information. The essence is to improve yields, efficiency and profitability in agricultural sector.","PeriodicalId":47137,"journal":{"name":"Information Development","volume":"27 1","pages":""},"PeriodicalIF":1.9,"publicationDate":"2024-02-20","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"139955395","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":4,"RegionCategory":"管理学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}

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The role of research university libraries in research data management: The case of Türkiye 研究型大学图书馆在研究数据管理中的作用：土耳其案例

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Information Development Pub Date : 2024-01-05 DOI: 10.1177/02666669231224430

Semanur Öztemiz, Hatice Nur Şahin

{"title":"The role of research university libraries in research data management: The case of Türkiye","authors":"Semanur Öztemiz, Hatice Nur Şahin","doi":"10.1177/02666669231224430","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1177/02666669231224430","url":null,"abstract":"The purpose of this study is to reveal the current situation of research data management (RDM) services within the framework of data management responsibilities, policies, budget and resource competencies in libraries at research universities in Türkiye. The study also aims to present the potential of researchers from research universities to store and share their research data in data archives. Within the scope of the research, interviews were conducted with 15 participants who are responsible or have the potential to be responsible for the processes related to the RDM. In addition, the records of researchers, who are members of research universities, transferred to Zenodo and Aperta were examined within the scope of the study. According to the results, the amount of shared data sets in Zenodo and Aperta was quite small. However, almost all of the data transferred to these data archives is open access. Findings based on participant opinions showed that tools and techniques such as cloud storage, modern techniques, devices, and service providers, as well as resources such as budget, infrastructure and personnel for RDM are not sufficient at research universities in Türkiye. It is thought that this study will draw attention to the benefits of RDM services for universities by revealing what kind of roles the libraries affiliated with research universities play in the process of RDM.","PeriodicalId":47137,"journal":{"name":"Information Development","volume":"29 1","pages":""},"PeriodicalIF":1.9,"publicationDate":"2024-01-05","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"139383072","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":4,"RegionCategory":"管理学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}

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Impact of different information sources on farmers’ adoption of organic fertilisers: The case of Funing watermelon farmers in China 不同信息来源对农民使用有机肥的影响：中国阜宁西瓜种植户的案例

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Information Development Pub Date : 2024-01-05 DOI: 10.1177/02666669231225946

Xiaofeng Lv, Jing Li, Yuanxin Cai

{"title":"Impact of different information sources on farmers’ adoption of organic fertilisers: The case of Funing watermelon farmers in China","authors":"Xiaofeng Lv, Jing Li, Yuanxin Cai","doi":"10.1177/02666669231225946","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1177/02666669231225946","url":null,"abstract":"Information sources (ISs) are crucial for enhancing green behaviour among farmers. However, few in-depth studies have been conducted on the differential effects of different ISs. This poses a challenge for the design of efficient information intervention strategies. This study designed an extended theoretical framework of planned behaviour to examine the differential effects of different ISs on farmers’ intentions to adopt organic fertilisers. Survey data from 361 Funing watermelon farmers in China were analysed using partial least squares structural equation modelling. The results showed that the utilisation of personal ISs (both formal and informal) had significant positive effects on intentions, whereas impersonal ISs did not play a significant role. Among these, personal informal ISs were the strongest informational determinant. Moreover, psychological factors played a key mediating role between ISs and intentions. Attitude was the strongest direct psychological factor, followed by perceived behavioural control and subjective norms. These findings provide theoretical and practical insights for policymakers to design targeted information interventions to promote the adoption of organic fertilisers by farmers. When relying on formal ISs, the Chinese government should focus on the role of informal ISs.","PeriodicalId":47137,"journal":{"name":"Information Development","volume":"19 25","pages":""},"PeriodicalIF":1.9,"publicationDate":"2024-01-05","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"139383681","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":4,"RegionCategory":"管理学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}

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Dissemination of indigenous knowledge in Mashonaland east province, Zimbabwe 在津巴布韦东马绍纳兰省传播本土知识

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Information Development Pub Date : 2024-01-04 DOI: 10.1177/02666669231223718

Constance Nhambura, J. Maluleka

{"title":"Dissemination of indigenous knowledge in Mashonaland east province, Zimbabwe","authors":"Constance Nhambura, J. Maluleka","doi":"10.1177/02666669231223718","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1177/02666669231223718","url":null,"abstract":"Africa has a wealth of knowledge that is currently facing extinction unless drastic measures are taken to disseminate it. This study investigates the dissemination of indigenous knowledge by traditional leaders in the Mashonaland East Province in Zimbabwe. A qualitative methodology that used hermeneutic phenomenology and knowledge conversion theory was used to explore the dissemination of indigenous knowledge by traditional leaders in the Mashonaland East Province, in Zimbabwe. Purpose sampling was used to determine the study population. Data collected from interviews with traditional leaders and other members of the community were augmented with reviewed documents from the ministry responsible for the appointment of traditional leaders. Data was analysed thematically according to the study objectives. The findings of this study revealed that traditional leaders are among the custodians of indigenous knowledge who should ensure that indigenous knowledge is preserved for posterity. It was established that the constitution of Zimbabwe empowers traditional leaders to guard jealously the indigenous knowledge of their communities through the development of strategies for spreading the knowledge to future generations. Various indigenous knowledge scholars concurred that the lack of proper dissemination of indigenous knowledge culminates in its extinction. Dissemination strategies that include the use of information communication technologies were proposed. Furthermore, the study recommends that indigenous knowledge should first be captured and documented to enable greater dissemination.","PeriodicalId":47137,"journal":{"name":"Information Development","volume":"58 5","pages":""},"PeriodicalIF":1.9,"publicationDate":"2024-01-04","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"139384897","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":4,"RegionCategory":"管理学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}

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Research data management services among librarians in Nigerian universities 尼日利亚大学图书馆员的研究数据管理服务

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Information Development Pub Date : 2024-01-04 DOI: 10.1177/02666669231222460

Clement Ola Adekoya, Isioma Rita Guobiazor, Isaac Oluwadare Busayo, Adesola Victoria Alade

{"title":"Research data management services among librarians in Nigerian universities","authors":"Clement Ola Adekoya, Isioma Rita Guobiazor, Isaac Oluwadare Busayo, Adesola Victoria Alade","doi":"10.1177/02666669231222460","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1177/02666669231222460","url":null,"abstract":"The contemporary advancements in network technologies and scholarly communication which provide opportunities to academic libraries to look for novel means of engaging with researcher communities has necessitated librarians to retort with service innovations in data science and research data management (RDM). The aim of this study is to investigate Research data management services among librarians in Nigerian universities. A questionnaire was used to collect data on RDM services among librarians in Nigerian universities for this study. The participants were the librarians in the public universities in South-west, Nigeria. The study found that the roles of librarians in RDM services in Nigerian universities are to encourage research facilitation and promote scientific communication. The extent of involvement of librarians in RDM in Nigeria is low. The study also found that although librarians in Nigerian universities derive many benefits from RDM services, they encounter challenges such as a lack of data management plan and limited grants from research funding agencies in contributing to RDM. It was therefore recommended that universities in Nigeria should create RDM centers in the libraries to prevent data loss and for easy accessibility of research data by researchers","PeriodicalId":47137,"journal":{"name":"Information Development","volume":"61 1","pages":""},"PeriodicalIF":1.9,"publicationDate":"2024-01-04","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"139386609","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":4,"RegionCategory":"管理学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}

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Dissecting the record life cycle: A new Frontier in anti-corruption investigation strategies 剖析记录生命周期：反腐败调查战略的新领域

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Information Development Pub Date : 2024-01-04 DOI: 10.1177/02666669231222552

Aliyu Abubakar Lawan, Pekka Henttonen

{"title":"Dissecting the record life cycle: A new Frontier in anti-corruption investigation strategies","authors":"Aliyu Abubakar Lawan, Pekka Henttonen","doi":"10.1177/02666669231222552","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1177/02666669231222552","url":null,"abstract":"This study delves into the connection between the distinct phases of the record life cycle and anti-corruption investigations. Its primary objective is to identify how the activities involved in each stage of the record life cycle impact anti-corruption investigative work. A qualitative, exploratory case study methodology involved interviews with 15 anti-corruption investigators in Nigeria in 2020. The collected data were analysed using thematic analysis. The study explicates how various phases of evidence development can assist in anti-corruption efforts while also revealing the potential dangers that could unintentionally facilitate the misconduct they seek to prevent. In Nigeria, the Independent Corrupt Practices and Other Related Offences Commission (ICPC) relies entirely on records generated and maintained by Ministries, Departments, and Agencies (MDAs) to execute its responsibilities. These records can serve as evidence at any point in their existence. As a result, the recordkeeping procedures of MDAs are crucial for generating records that satisfy the accountability criteria for anti-corruption investigations. Since corruption frequently involves tampering with records, and an unsatisfactory recordkeeping environment can foster corrupt behaviours in MDAs, a deeper understanding of the record life cycle is necessary for investigators to pinpoint the specific stage where misconduct arises and take corrective action. This anti-corruption investigation strategy that employs the record life cycle introduces a novel preventive approach that enables accountability forums to scrutinize MDAs’ recordkeeping procedures and identify and close loopholes that promote corruption.","PeriodicalId":47137,"journal":{"name":"Information Development","volume":"52 29","pages":""},"PeriodicalIF":1.9,"publicationDate":"2024-01-04","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"139384588","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":4,"RegionCategory":"管理学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}

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Bridging the digital divide: The influence of digital feedback on the digital capabilities of the rural elderly 缩小数字鸿沟：数字反馈对农村老年人数字能力的影响

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Information Development Pub Date : 2023-12-28 DOI: 10.1177/02666669231222208

Jiaojiao Ma, Gege Fang, Kejing Guo

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