Yufei Han , Jiawen Xu , Kejun Chen , Ningyuan Song , Yuehua Zhao
{"title":"Community's lifeline: Dynamically identifying the short-term emergence and long-term survival of opinion leaders in diabetes online communities","authors":"Yufei Han , Jiawen Xu , Kejun Chen , Ningyuan Song , Yuehua Zhao","doi":"10.1016/j.lisr.2026.101411","DOIUrl":"10.1016/j.lisr.2026.101411","url":null,"abstract":"<div><div>Opinion leaders (OLs) play an essential role in controlling the spread of information within groups. While affording information and exerting influence on others, they also interact with the group's development. This study aimed to dynamically identify and analyze OLs in diabetes online communities (DOCs). Through descriptive analysis, sentiment analysis, and LDA modeling, the heterogeneity of OLs and common users and long- and short-term Ols was explored. Results showed that emotions did not fluctuate significantly, while topics became abundant with community development. To become an OL or even a long-term OL, it is necessary to provide practical diabetes information and closely relate to users' daily lives. Additionally, positive emotions better enable OLs to gain long-term user support. Research on OLs in DOCs and utilizes rolling time windows to provide new ideas for subsequent research on OL identification, generating new insights into developing DOCs was introduced.</div></div>","PeriodicalId":47618,"journal":{"name":"Library & Information Science Research","volume":"48 2","pages":"Article 101411"},"PeriodicalIF":2.3,"publicationDate":"2026-04-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"147827415","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":3,"RegionCategory":"管理学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
{"title":"Beyond accessibility: Exploring how visually impaired users develop informational capability in mobile environments","authors":"Yige An , Shaobo Liang , Yu Chi","doi":"10.1016/j.lisr.2026.101412","DOIUrl":"10.1016/j.lisr.2026.101412","url":null,"abstract":"<div><div>In today's digital society, visually impaired individuals constitute a vulnerable population experiencing substantial barriers to information access. Adopting a human-centered perspective revealed the informational capability of these users when interacting with smart mobile devices, emphasizing the transformative potential of information and communication technology (ICT) and assistive technologies. In-depth semi-structured interviews with 37 visually impaired participants, analyzed <em>via</em> constructivist grounded theory, identified mobile search behaviors and interaction patterns to develop a comprehensive model of informational capability within the mobile internet environment. Five fundamental dimensions shaped informational capability: structural factors, agency factors, contextual factors, functional activities, and information utility. These dimensions and their manifestations formed the foundation for a holistic model of informational capability for visually impaired users in the mobile internet context. The model further illuminated three distinct information behavior patterns: exploratory, basic, and avoidant. The study contributes to advancing information equity and supporting the self-actualization of visually impaired individuals.</div></div>","PeriodicalId":47618,"journal":{"name":"Library & Information Science Research","volume":"48 2","pages":"Article 101412"},"PeriodicalIF":2.3,"publicationDate":"2026-04-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"147827416","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":3,"RegionCategory":"管理学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
{"title":"Belonging through information: Mapping immigrant integration needs in Nordic societies","authors":"Hamed Ahmadinia","doi":"10.1016/j.lisr.2026.101400","DOIUrl":"10.1016/j.lisr.2026.101400","url":null,"abstract":"<div><div>Access to clear and usable information plays a central role in how immigrants navigate everyday life in Nordic welfare societies. First-generation immigrants in Finland, Norway, and Sweden require information that explains how institutional systems are organized and how services can be accessed in practice. Semi-structured interviews with 54 first-generation immigrants from Asia, Africa, the Middle East, and Europe examined information practices across five domains: social life, health care, labor market participation, cultural engagement, and education. The findings show that difficulties in locating reliable information, limited access to familiar languages, and fragmented institutional communication constrain participation across daily life. Participants often relied on informal networks to compensate for unclear or inaccessible official information. These challenges shaped service use as well as immigrants' confidence and sense of belonging. The study highlights information practices as a cross-cutting element of integration and underscores how Nordic welfare institutions organize and communicate information.</div></div>","PeriodicalId":47618,"journal":{"name":"Library & Information Science Research","volume":"48 1","pages":"Article 101400"},"PeriodicalIF":2.3,"publicationDate":"2026-01-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"146079513","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":3,"RegionCategory":"管理学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
{"title":"A meta-ethnographic synthesis of researchers' views on scholarly misconduct in the health sciences","authors":"Syeda Hina Shahid , Luanne Sinnamon","doi":"10.1016/j.lisr.2026.101399","DOIUrl":"10.1016/j.lisr.2026.101399","url":null,"abstract":"<div><div>Research integrity issues have significantly increased in recent years, particularly in health sciences. This qualitative systematic review investigates common forms of misconduct, contributing factors and mitigation strategies. A search in PubMed, Web of Science, and SCOPUS in January 2023 yielded 1233 articles, of which 27 were selected after screening and quality assessment, primarily from Europe. The synthesis, guided by meta-ethnography approach (Noblit & Hare, 1988), revealed that the three forms of misconduct of most concern to researchers are fabrication and falsification, plagiarism, and unethical authorship, while emerging issues include power manipulation and failure to report integrity concerns. The synthesis highlights the detrimental effects of a ‘scientific success culture’ and the impact of situational factors on accountability among researchers. Educational and training interventions emerge as key solutions. Based on insights from the review and existing frameworks, the study recommends six core instructional areas to address misconduct in the health sciences.</div></div>","PeriodicalId":47618,"journal":{"name":"Library & Information Science Research","volume":"48 1","pages":"Article 101399"},"PeriodicalIF":2.3,"publicationDate":"2026-01-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"146079512","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":3,"RegionCategory":"管理学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
{"title":"Diary method in information behavior research: A systematic literature review","authors":"Pavla Vizváry","doi":"10.1016/j.lisr.2026.101401","DOIUrl":"10.1016/j.lisr.2026.101401","url":null,"abstract":"<div><div>Researchers in the social sciences, information science, and information behavior research commonly use the diary method as a highly flexible way to self-record activities in context and in real time, without the researcher's presence. The goal is to synthesize experiences with the diary method in information behavior research and to derive recommendations for future research. The literature review covered 86 records (77 empirical studies) published in Scopus and Web of Science before and in 2023. The diary method proved effective for exploratory research, capturing activities of information behavior in a rich context, especially internal factors such as feelings, thoughts, and motivations. Researchers' decisions (protocol structure, medium, pretesting, training, trigger, type and frequency of reminders, sampling, participant number, record number, data collection duration, and data analysis) significantly impact the quantity and quality of the data. Therefore, it is essential to consider them thoroughly before starting the research and describe them when publishing.</div></div>","PeriodicalId":47618,"journal":{"name":"Library & Information Science Research","volume":"48 1","pages":"Article 101401"},"PeriodicalIF":2.3,"publicationDate":"2026-01-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"147421762","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":3,"RegionCategory":"管理学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
Zhoukang Wu , Liangjiecheng Huang , Min Wang , Xiaosong He
{"title":"Data sharing intentions of neuroscience researchers: A consequentialist theory perspective","authors":"Zhoukang Wu , Liangjiecheng Huang , Min Wang , Xiaosong He","doi":"10.1016/j.lisr.2026.101398","DOIUrl":"10.1016/j.lisr.2026.101398","url":null,"abstract":"<div><div>Understanding the intentions of neuroscience researchers to share data is crucial for promoting data sharing within the field. Key determinants of data sharing intentions are explored using structural equation modeling (SEM) based on consequentialist theory. A survey was conducted among 552 Chinese neuroscience researchers using convenience sampling and several scales, including the Egoism Scale, Utilitarianism Scale, and the Chinese versions of the Research Ethics Scale and Data Sharing Intention Scale. SEM analysis revealed a good fit (χ<sup>2</sup>/df = 1.637, RMSEA = 0.025, CFI = 0.960, GFI = 0.979). Egoism influenced data sharing intentions indirectly through research ethics (β = 0.333, <em>p</em> < 0.001), showing complete mediation. Utilitarianism had a strong direct effect (β = 0.813, <em>p</em> < 0.01) and a significant indirect effect (β = 0.0735, <em>p</em> < 0.001) on data sharing intentions. Practice norms had a weaker influence (β = 0.225, <em>p</em> < 0.01). Valuable insights into the data sharing intentions of neuroscience researchers are offered, highlighting the strong influence of utilitarianism on their decisions. Promoting awareness of the collective benefits through education and outreach is crucial for encouraging extensive data sharing among researchers.</div></div>","PeriodicalId":47618,"journal":{"name":"Library & Information Science Research","volume":"48 1","pages":"Article 101398"},"PeriodicalIF":2.3,"publicationDate":"2026-01-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"145982113","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":3,"RegionCategory":"管理学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
{"title":"Guest editorial: Library and information science research: Present, past, future","authors":"Betsy Van der Veer Martens","doi":"10.1016/j.lisr.2025.101384","DOIUrl":"10.1016/j.lisr.2025.101384","url":null,"abstract":"","PeriodicalId":47618,"journal":{"name":"Library & Information Science Research","volume":"47 4","pages":"Article 101384"},"PeriodicalIF":2.3,"publicationDate":"2025-10-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"145623657","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":3,"RegionCategory":"管理学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
{"title":"Standing on the shoulders of giants: A review of reviews on health information behavior","authors":"Xiaoqian Zhang, Yueyan Zhao, Feng Yang","doi":"10.1016/j.lisr.2025.101380","DOIUrl":"10.1016/j.lisr.2025.101380","url":null,"abstract":"<div><div>Literature reviews provide comprehensive overviews of research on a given topic, serving as a foundation for future studies and uncovering new insights by situating findings within a broader context. However, little research has examined these reviews as a collective body. The landscape of review studies on health information behavior and how they have evolved over time was explored. To achieve this, a review of reviews was conducted using a sample of 91 review studies identified through the Preferred Reporting Items for Systematic Reviews and Meta-Analyses flow diagram. The findings reveal that while some researchers are well-integrated into co-authorship networks, most authors tend to work independently when producing review studies. These reviews are widely dispersed across journals rather than concentrated in a few core outlets. Systematic reviews, purpose-specific reviews, and traditional reviews are the most commonly used types. These findings have practical implications for researchers aiming to produce high-quality review studies, and for journal editors, funding agencies, and policymakers seeking to trace and support the development of this field.</div></div>","PeriodicalId":47618,"journal":{"name":"Library & Information Science Research","volume":"47 4","pages":"Article 101380"},"PeriodicalIF":2.3,"publicationDate":"2025-10-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"145579481","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":3,"RegionCategory":"管理学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
{"title":"Are you ready? An investigation of factors affecting artificial intelligence readiness of college students","authors":"Yuwen Hua, Honglei Lia Sun","doi":"10.1016/j.lisr.2025.101381","DOIUrl":"10.1016/j.lisr.2025.101381","url":null,"abstract":"<div><div>Artificial Intelligence (AI) brings substantial convenience to individuals' daily lives and redefines the knowledge and skills college students need. Enhancing the AI readiness (AIR) of college students will help them adapt to the advent of the AI era as early as possible. Little is known about college students' AIR and it is unclear what factors influence college students' AIR. Inspired by the social cognitive theory, a theoretical framework, that is “Environment - Cognition - AIR”, is proposed to examine the factors affecting college students' AIR and uncover the mechanisms that underlie the effect of these factors on college students' AIR. Five hundred sixty-eight college students were recruited to participate in the questionnaire survey. The partial least square structural equation modelling (PLS-SEM) was used to validate the theoretical framework. The results show that the college environmental factors (i.e., social support, teaching condition, and teaching activity) influence college students' AIR through cognitive factors (i.e., perceived relevance and self-efficacy). Perceived relevance and self-efficacy are mediating variables. These findings push the boundaries of technology readiness and provide empirical evidence for improving college students' AIR and facilitating AI education in higher education institutions.</div></div>","PeriodicalId":47618,"journal":{"name":"Library & Information Science Research","volume":"47 4","pages":"Article 101381"},"PeriodicalIF":2.3,"publicationDate":"2025-10-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"145526356","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":3,"RegionCategory":"管理学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
{"title":"The innovative momentum of knowledge sharing: How does strengthening community libraries boost patent output?","authors":"Zhouhong Wang , Sitian Qiu , Tongshu Wu , Yue Bian , Peng Xiao","doi":"10.1016/j.lisr.2025.101383","DOIUrl":"10.1016/j.lisr.2025.101383","url":null,"abstract":"<div><div>The community library has demonstrated potential in supporting innovation. The causal relationship between library services and innovation, focusin<u>g</u> on how community libraries promote knowledge dissemination and increase patent output, was investigated. Using the Community Library Enhancement Program in a Chinese province as a quasi-natural experiment, the difference-in-differences method was applied to examine the effect on patent publications in 122 counties. The results demonstrate that the community libraries have significantly increased patent output, particularly in regions with lower innovation performance, by strengthening cooperative relationships with the higher-level libraries. The circulation of the libraries increased significantly during the policy implementation, yet the activities held did not. This contrast indicates the limitations in community libraries in providing opportunities for sharing tacit knowledge and promoting deeper innovation activities. The role of library services in fostering innovation and the need for community libraries to implement more inspiring and intellectually stimulating interactive library activities to enhance tacit knowledge sharing were substantiated, thereby maximizing their contribution to innovation.</div></div>","PeriodicalId":47618,"journal":{"name":"Library & Information Science Research","volume":"47 4","pages":"Article 101383"},"PeriodicalIF":2.3,"publicationDate":"2025-10-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"145579480","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":3,"RegionCategory":"管理学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}