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ResearchGate and Academia.edu: Academic Social Networks
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... A few of these systems, such as ResearchGate, Mendeley, LinkedIn and Academia.edu, are broadly utilised as devices for dispersing investigate comes about and sharing information in different restorative regions [13][14][15]. On these bases, later investigates look for to differentiate the part of social media in advancing the come-about of considers and their affect on the positioning of colleges within the future. ...
... The features of the Academia and ResearchGate networks are the creation of specialised profiles of universities based on the organisational affiliation of scholars, where all of their scientific activities are recorded in the university profile [14]. Results of Haustein et al. showed that 68% of those surveyed had LinkedIn accounts, while Academia.edu, ...
... The number of researchers in the universities of medical sciences in Academia was lower than that in ResearchGate. The results of this study are in agreement with the results of Ovadia [14], Madhusudhan [22], Asnafi et al. [24], Batooli and Sabahi [25] and Asnafi et al. [33], while they disagree with the data given by Owlia and Ghanei [8] and Haustein et al. [21]. Instead, the study of Madhusudhan [22] showed that Academia ranked second after ResearchGate and 51.25% of the researchers who were surveyed used this social network, which is not the same with the result of this study. ...
This study was aimed at evaluating the Iranian medical universities’ rankings and altmetric indices in ResearchGate and Academia.edu. This cross-sectional analytical study was conducted using a scientometric method. Social networking measures were collected in MS Excel from January to February 2017. Data were analysed using SPSS software and the Spearman, chi-square and Kendall rank coefficient tests. Ranking information and altmetric indices of 50 Iranian medical universities were collected and analysed. All of the type-1 medical universities have been presented in the Academia.edu and ResearchGate social networks. A statistically significant relationship ( P < 0.05) has been found between the ranking systems of the universities with altmetric indicators, such as the number of members in both social networks, the number of publications and the total RG score in ResearchGate. In addition, there was a significant correlation between the ranking of medical universities based on the H-index of science metrics with their presence in the ResearchGate social network ( P < 0.05). The results of this study reveal a relationship between the universities’ ranking systems and altmetric indicators. These findings emphasise the necessity of increasing the presence of faculty members in social network activities in disseminating and sharing knowledge.
... has created social networks designed specifically for scientists and members of academia. Ovadia (2014) mentions how social networking sites often seem pointless to academics. However, in recent years there as been an upsurge in the use of these platforms by academics to not only uplift and discuss their research interests, but also to promote their science to a wider, public audience. ...
... 1. To report a brief review of essential literature that has described the reach and effect of Twitter within the sphere of academia, 2. To juxtapose benefits of Bik and Goldstein (2013), Ovadia (2014), and Bhardwaj (2017) (as well as discussing disadvantages) to that discussed by other literature [such as Donelan (2016)] regarding the implementation and use of Twitter in the training process via reflective and diffractive type methodology, 3. To illustrate the potential effect of Twitter in this specific academic relationship supports and complements the above principles of the Salzburg Principles; together with some reflections on the construction of researcher identity. ...
... They mention in particular that seasoned internet users claim that online tools can increase their productivity and lead to improved efficiency regarding reaching personal research goals. Ovadia (2014) mentions that specialized academic social networking sites are gaining popularity within a range of disciplines across the world, making particular mention of ResearchGate and Academia.edu. Distinguishing between different online academic sites needs to be taken into account [see Ovadia (2014)]. ...
Much has been written on the implementation of Twitter in the higher education environment, but few essays exist on the role that this social media space could potentially fulfill in the postgraduate supervision process. This role is reflected on in this paper. Key literature is reviewed that discusses the essential components of doctorateness: enculturation, communities of practice, and research identity for both student and supervisor that this role could serve. The position of this role in Africa is briefly highlighted. We postulate that Twitter may indeed serve as a valuable and meaningful platform that serves the intersection between the four components of doctorateness.
... The 10 most-cited articles in WOS were also highly appreciated on the Research Gate platform, one of the most popular academic platforms worldwide [102], in terms of research interest. The most cited article was "Watering our cities: The capacity for Water Sensitive Urban Design to support urban cooling and improve human thermal comfort in the Australian context" published in 2013. ...
... The group of articles that focused on the medical approach of spas had as main keywords: hot spring (208), area (169), sample (137), temperature (102) and region (95). The items from this cluster can be divided into four categories: destination-area (169), region (95), city (54); medical aspects-measurement (52), performance (49), investigation (48); risks associated with the field-radon (55), metal (22), health risks (19); and spa-related issues-hot spring (208), temperature (102) and source (81). ...
... The group of articles that focused on the medical approach of spas had as main keywords: hot spring (208), area (169), sample (137), temperature (102) and region (95). The items from this cluster can be divided into four categories: destination-area (169), region (95), city (54); medical aspects-measurement (52), performance (49), investigation (48); risks associated with the field-radon (55), metal (22), health risks (19); and spa-related issues-hot spring (208), temperature (102) and source (81). The third cluster refers to the papers that contain title and abstract terms related to the natural resources of the spas. ...
The present paper consists of a co-word analysis of the previous research in the medical spa field published in the Web Science Core Collection database. The study’s main purpose is to identify the past trends in the medical spa field from the tourist and medical perspectives and to anticipate the future research focuses in the field. In this regard, the article is based on four objectives that create a descriptive picture of the research in the medical spa area, such as (i) studying the current state of the art, (ii) analysing the most visible articles in the field, (iii) highlighting the leading research interests in medical spa research and (iv) anticipating new possible research trends that link cost-effective medical spa activity to COVID-19 post-recovery treatments. A total of 627 articles, published between 1997 and 2021 (March), were analysed, and the data were interpreted using the VOS Viewer software. The study results indicate that high interest in medical spas started to become observable in 2015, when the funding bodies became interested in this field and began supporting publishing and research regarding medical spas. The main subjects investigated in previous studies were related to the specific issues of the industry and tourism activity. They also considered the medical approach of the spa and the use of natural resources in treating different diseases. Except for these main interests, since 2020, it has started to become evident that another approach in the published studies may lead to a new trend in research. The study results show that researchers have begun to investigate the possibility of using medical spa resorts to aid post-COVID-19 recovery, which is considered a cost-efficient option for completing traditional treatment. This new focus in research proves that the medical spa field can rebrand itself as playing a supportive role in national healthcare systems in countries with a long tradition in balneotherapy, and gives a new developing trajectory to the medical spa industry.
... According to a studies, researchers are using ResearchGate and Academia.edu to promote their research, share ideas, and network with colleagues (Manca, 2018;Ovadia, 2014). ...
... Moreover, a study by Thelwall & Kousha (2017) found that ResearchGate correlated most strongly with Google Scholar citations, suggesting that ResearchGate is not predominantly tapping a fundamentally different source of data than Google Scholar. Another study by Ovadia (2014) noted that ResearchGate has more features for collaboration and interaction than Academia.edu, which may affect citation counts. ...
The present study aimed to investigate the impact of academic social media utilization on the volume of research output by librarians working in the southwestern region of Nigeria. This investigation adopted a descriptive survey research design and a sample of 363 librarians employed in university libraries located in the southwestern region of Nigeria. Descriptive and inferential statistical methods were utilized to analyze the data collected. The results of the study revealed a low level of research output by librarians in Scopus and Web of Science indexed publications. However, the study also demonstrated that librarians who utilized academic social media platforms such as Figshare, Orcid, and ResearchGate had a higher likelihood of having their research published in outlets indexed in Scopus and Web of Science. In conclusion, this study supports the argument that the utilization of academic social media can enhance the likelihood of publication in Scopus and Web of Science indexed outlets. Based on these findings, it is recommended that efforts be made to increase the utilization of academic social media platforms such as Orcid and ResearchGate among librarians in southwestern Nigeria.
... have aided global researchers in forming professional contacts, disseminating research resources, and promoting scientific collaboration. Academic social networks, according to Ovadia (2014), are unique in that they assist those involved in academic activities. They allow users to share their papers with 711('Use O/Academic Social Networking Sites By Undergraduato Students Uf Fountainuniversity. ...
... combining social network characteristics with study publication, all tailored to the needs and behavior of academic researchers (Ovadia, 2014). They include traditional social network features like building a personal profile and interacting with peers, as well as academicspecific features like article uploading and tagging, as well as citation monitoring (Jordan, 2015 (2015) various methods an ASNS can help scholarly work were shown in their research on Academic Social Networking Sites. ...
... Eli Quintish, "an American science journalist said his study is related to academic sites with articles, journals, statistics, books, projects, conferences, and other materials. The best examples of Academic Social Networks (ASNs) include Research Gate, Academia, Goodreads, Quora, ORCID, and others" (Ovadia, 2014). Social networking sites might appear frivolous and worthless to academics, although specialized academic social networking sites are gaining popularity in specific disciplines and among certain professors. ...
Introduction: Academic Social Networks (ASNs) are the social networking platform, designed for the academic community. These online platforms allow researchers to create a profile, communicate with peers, and facilitate the sharing of academic-focused information. ASNs introduce novel channels for interaction, collaboration, and information acquisition within the scholarly domain.
Purpose: The study aims to investigate the three leading academic social network platforms-Academia.edu, ResearchGate, and Mendeley-and the elements that contribute to their acceptance in academics.
Methodology: A comprehensive investigation is carried out, tracing the evolution of academic social network features from their inception to the contemporary landscape. The exploratory approach is used as a methodology to examine the features and qualities inherent to ASNs.
Findings: Researchers throughout the world employ various ASNs. All researchers prioritize what is best for their research community. However, these ASNs have certain characteristics, but their usage patterns appear to be distinct. To use ORCID IDs and researcher IDs, which we may link to create a relationship between ASNs, so that the academic community may interact with one another. However, AI integration In ASNs may also support the interaction among these platforms.
... A range of studies have investigated the RG interface or discussed the site in general terms (Goodwin, Jeng and He 2014;Hoffmann, Lutz and Meckel 2015;Jordan 2014b;Kadriu 2013;Li et al. 2015;Ovadia 2014;Matthews 2016). Others have sought to identify communities of researchers within the system, such as Spanish university teachers in the area of Communication (González-Díaz, Iglesias-García and Codina 2015), finding weak presences. ...
The academic social network site ResearchGate (RG) has its own indicator, RG Score, for its members. The high profile nature of the site means that the RG score may be used for recruitment, promotion and other tasks for which researchers are evaluated. In response, this study investigates whether it is reasonable to employ the RG Score as evidence of scholarly reputation. For this, three different author samples were investigated. An outlier sample includes 104 authors with high values. A Nobel sample comprises 73 Nobel winners from Medicine & Physiology, Chemistry, Physics and Economics (from 1975 to 2015). A longitudinal sample includes weekly data on 4 authors with different RG Scores. The results suggest that high RG Scores are built primarily from activity related to asking and answering questions in the site. In particular, it seems impossible to get a high RG Score solely through publications. Within RG it is possible to distinguish between (passive) academics that interact little in the site and active platform users, who can get high RG Scores through engaging with others inside the site (questions, answers, social networks with influential researchers). Thus, RG Scores should not be mistaken for academic reputation indicators.
... Several articles reveal strategies about how to use social media, which platforms to use, and positive and negative perspectives of using social media. Reasons for using social media are provided, these including: reputation and career management, research profiling and promotion of accomplishments (Gross and Suttor, 2013;Markgren, 2011;Ovadia, 2014). The negative and positive perspectives of social media are also discussed, with the negatives ranging from privacy, credibility of content and plagiarism, to personal targeting, leakage of personal metadata and negative/undesired image being formed -thus caution is advised (Gross and Suttor, 2013;Lupton, 2014). ...
Our worlds have changed since the social media exploded, and it affects not only our social, everyday lives but also our academic endeavours. Now, academics can disseminate knowledge through social media platforms, created specifically for academics and for the public. Uses of social media are now analyzed for providing an overview of the impact of academic dissemination, might be termed as social media analytics for academics — a non-traditional statistical dashboard that include both citation impact metrics and webometrics of scientific publications. The analytics have potential to change the way researchers disseminate, choose study focus, research fields, and much more. Readers also could rely on the analytics in the selection process. However, along with the social media analytics, comes a need for new terminology and use of metrics to evaluate the impact of research articles. Online interaction metrics have evolved to become alternative bibliometric matrices, that view downloads, likes, shares, comments, and other similar online engagements as the indicators of impact. The impact evaluation no longer solely depends on citations, but on the various forms of engagement and activity surrounding an article. This systematic literature review attempts to uncover whether literature about dashboards on social media for academics exists. Also, whether any study has been conducted on the decision-making process that comes with the recent social media dashboards for academics. The literature review uncovered 11 texts of relevance to the topic, along with five pre-determined texts. In order to create a legible overview of the literature, a qualitative content analysis was conducted, coded with 21 themes, and merged into three categories: (1) Bibliometrics, social media analytics and alternative metrics for the reputation of academics, (2) Academics’ strategy for- and impact of dissemination and (3) Dashboard for Academics’ knowledge dissemination analytics. The study shows that no study exists about dashboards for social media for academics, nor is there a focus on the decision-making process. Thereby, a need to study dashboards on social media exist, because, not only will altmetrics on the dashboards provide authors with critical numerical information, but also create an opportunity for the readers to make decisions regarding academic work and academics. Authors will, at the same time, be able to make decisions on what to further investigate/study and how to make greater impact in the broader society than just readers of the bibliographic databases.
... In this context, some academic and professional social networks were developed. For example, ResearchGate and Academia allowed academic researchers from various countries to connect (Ovadia, 2014;Manca, 2018). ...
Virtual social networks have gained relevance since the late 2000s. They began as disruptive media that had an effect on social life from the beginning, generating not only much enthusiasm in some sectors but also clear resistance in others. Despite this, over the years, they have been adopted by public and private organizations that do not want to remain on the sidelines. Virtual social networks grew exponentially during the
following decade because technology allowed information to be easily exchanged in real time, which had an enormous effect on not only mass communication but also interpersonal communication. It reached a point at which virtual communities grew stronger, and the strategic nature of digital platforms became indispensable for public figures and commercial brands despite the new generation, which mainly used this emerging media to stay informed. This trend was confirmed during the pandemic because of the progressive dependence on digital media. This chapter not only provides an account of the recent past but also addresses some of the main questions, opportunities, and risks that social media users may face in the future. Cybersecurity issues are omnipresent, and institutional responses to such challenges exist. Furthermore, the possibilities of such media are being theorized in the context of the rise of artificial intelligence.
... In LinkedIn, profiles broadcast skills and experience and thus may be relevant for recruitment (Zide et al., 2014) or for furthering one's career (Martín-Martín et al., 2016). In research and academic platforms, authors have noted that profiles appear quite pervasive (Martín-Martín et al., 2016) and these can have a variety of purposes such as sharing publications with the community and offering greater responsiveness than traditional publishing does (Ovadia, 2014). In GoTriple there are five pages for which we had planned to adopt the dashboard-approach to optimize the user experience, and to select the relevant information to show. ...
GoTriple is a novel discovery platform for Social Sciences and Humanities (SSH) in Europe. Discovery is a phase of research where scholars seek to locate resources for their work, such as publications or previous projects. The paper details the work done for involving the SSH community in the codesign of GoTriple, focusing on the research discovery activities. It is an investigation of the user needs and barriers toward digital discovery for the SSH community, conducted through codesign. This work encompassed interviews, a questionnaire, codesign workshops and evaluation activities. The paper reports on some outcomes for the codesign and how user needs were identified and served by novel designs supporting discovery for SSH. This process of design is both concerned with creating digital tools for discovery and with the creation of a community of users that could make the platform thrive. The main contribution of the work is therefore the identification of the user needs for digital discovery in SSH and a series of insights on the design with the user community. The paper comprises a report on how codesign principles do support such work.
... However, although these more generalist social networks are used on a massive scale, they are rarely used for scientific and/or didactic purposes, and in this sense there is still a long way to go to enable more efficient communication and collaboration between students and teachers/researchers, or even between researchers themselves. In conclusion, it is academic social networks that appear as professional and social networks of researchers, combining the characteristics of social networks with the publication of studies, all adjusted to the needs and behavior of academic researchers (Ovadia, 2014). ...
Social networks have grown rapidly in recent years, enabling the application of social web technologies to the scientific process and creating platforms that enhance communication between researchers. The aim of this research is to go one step further and investigate whether the use of more general social networks, such as Twitter or Facebook, is also becoming more widespread for scientific research, thus contributing to the visibility of scientists and their collaborative networks. Social media analysis is carried out using the Brandwatch platform to assess the use of generalist social networks in research and compared with the use of scientific social networks through an online survey of university professors. The resulting conclusions show that scientific mentions in networks are rare and that, despite the importance of researchers having a profile in a social network, which allows them to give greater visibility to their results and receive feedback from their colleagues, many of them are still unaware of its usefulness.
... Among the additional Academic Social Networking Sites (ASNS) that have evolved in recent years, twoAcademia.edu and ResearchGate -offer themselves as professional and social networks of researchers, combining characteristics of social networks with the publication of studies, all adjusted to the needs and comportment of academic researchers (Ovadia, 2014). They accommodate customary social network elements such as the construction of a personal profile and interactivity with peers along with specific tools for academic requisites, such as uploading and tagging of articles and tracking of citations (Jordan, 2015). ...
ResearchGate is an Academic Social Networking (ASN) Site that focuses on sharing the
publications, tracking the number of reads, recommendation, citations metrics about the
researcher work. With over 15 million members, ResearchGate is place researcher can create a
profile and share them research. ResearchGate is “built for scientists/social scientist”
Researcher/scientist /social scientist can share the research, data, background, possible to add
CV. follow other researchers and can even endorse the skills. This study found that 38
percentages of the respondents have RG score is between 11-15, 31 percentages of the social
scientist RG score between 6-10. 43 percentage of the social scientist are having number of
followers between 101-150 researchers, 22 percentages of the respondents are having 51-100
followers. 33 percentages of the respondents have 11-15 coauthors verified profile, followed 27
percentage of the social scientist have 5-10 coauthors verified profile. 93 percentages (176) of
the respondents from the publications followed by 69 percentage followers and 58 percentage
answers.
... have evolved, which have facilitated researchers worldwide to shape professional contacts, disseminate research resources, and promote scientific collaboration (Cutler, 2012). In view of the foregoing, Ovadia (2014) posits that academic social networks are specific in nature as they facilitate academic-related activities, permit users to share their publications and datasets, and post comments/questions/answers to the scientific community. ...
There is limited information on use of social media tools in teaching and research among academics in low-and-middle income countries. This study aimed to assess awareness and use of Academic Social Network Tools (ASNTs) among Nigerian academics. A cross-sectional survey of 100 randomly sampled Nigerian academics was carried out. A two-section structured questionnaire which sought information on demographic profile, familiarity and use of ASNTs, and perceptions on usefulness and barriers to integrating ASNTs was used for data collection. Most of the respondents were aware of ResearchGate (97%), Academia.edu (96%), Facebook (94%) and Twitter (94%) as ASNT. The most visited ASNT were Facebook (36%) and Twitter (28%). ASNT were used for sharing of research content to other academics (32%) and for making research profile highly visible globally (24%). Most respondents (76%) perceived ASNT as highly beneficial, but busy work schedules (12%) and problematic internet connections (12%) mostly inhibit their usage. Less than 50% of the academics had moderate to high levels of awareness and use of ASNT, and junior rank and younger academics had significantly higher ASNT awareness and utilization rates. There was significant association between use of ASNT and academic ranks, but none with age, sex and educational level. Nigerian academics utilized ASNTs, especially ResearchGate to share research content to other academics, make academic research profile highly visible globally. These academics have positive perception about ASNTs but it has bias towards their academic ranks.
... or ResearchGate (s. Ovadia, 2014). Twitter is used to share information, resources, literature, or other media. ...
By understanding participation as a critical and reflexive mindset and attitude, the authors assume that learning about and undergoing research practices supports students’ participation in a postdigital society. Focusing on teaching and learning in higher education, the chapter draws attention to the conceptional work of research-based learning and shows how research practices such as networking, reflecting, researching and organizing introduce students not only to academic research but also, to a greater extent, foster their abilities to participate in a postdigital society.
... A partir de la creación de un perfil, los investigadores pueden descubrir publicaciones, leer y descargar trabajos, contactar y conocer a otros investigadores, discutir sus trabajos con especialistas y colaborar con colegas, además de promocionar sus publicaciones y obtener estadísticas personalizadas. Los sitios de redes sociales académicas más (Ovadia, 2014;Dafonte-Gómez et al, 2015;Manca, 2018). ...
El objetivo de este estudio es conocer la presencia de los docentes-investigadores de la Facultad de Ciencias Naturales y Museo de la Universidad Nacional de La Plata (FCNyM-UNLP) en la red académica ResearchGate y analizar las métricas de producción e impacto que ofrece la red a cada perfil de investigador. La cantidad de publicaciones, lecturas, citas, seguidores y el puntaje que aplica la propia red a cada usuario (RG Score) son tenidos en cuenta para describir e interpretar las características y dinámica de los perfiles en cuatro dimensiones o categorías de análisis: disciplina, categoría de docente investigador, género y grupo etario, comparando la situación en dos períodos temporales: 2016 y 2018. A partir de las relaciones entre las distintas métricas se busca detectar si los autores obtienen beneficios de mayor cantidad de citas, lecturas y seguidores a partir de la presencia y difusión de sus publicaciones en la red.
... La comunicación del conocimiento científico mediante plataformas y servicios digitales es una práctica en crecimiento entre los investigadores(Dermentzi et al., 2016;Lupton, 2014). El éxito de estas herramientas se debe a la capacidad de adaptarse a sus necesidades(Ovadia, 2014) y combinar los elementos comunes a las redes sociales genéricas -como la creación de un perfil y la interacción con otros usuarios-con herramientas específicas para los científicos -i.e., la difusión de sus publicaciones y el seguimiento de sus métricas de rendimiento (Meishar-Tal y Pieterse, 2017)-.Para entender cómo pueden responder a las necesidades comunicativas del investigador, se presenta una clasificación de las principales tipologías de los servicios digitales en función del modelo de comunicación de base (tabla 1). La clasificación de las herramientas se realizó a partir de la propuesta de Trench (2008), que identifica tres modelos de comunicación de base en la literatura académica, en línea con el estudiode Best et al. (2009).La diseminación de los resultados de investigación prevé la difusión unidireccional hacia los públicos de interés, en una perspectiva según la cual a mayor número de receptores corresponde mayor visibilidad e impacto del conocimiento generado. ...
En este capítulo se analizan las principales propuestas teóricas entorno a la comunicación estratégica de la ciencia, en particular del conocimiento generado mediante procesos de investigación científica, en un escenario marcado por la preponderante incursión de medios y herramientas digitales en las dinámicas comunicativas de académicos, científicos e instituciones con sus stakeholders. Al presentar diferentes perspectivas, se busca delimitar el recorrido que conlleva a la redefinición de nuevos modelos que permitan su efectiva comunicación y contribución al fondo común del conocimiento.
... La comunicación del conocimiento científico mediante plataformas y servicios digitales es una práctica en crecimiento entre los investigadores(Dermentzi et al., 2016;Lupton, 2014). El éxito de estas herramientas se debe a la capacidad de adaptarse a sus necesidades(Ovadia, 2014) y combinar los elementos comunes a las redes sociales genéricas -como la creación de un perfil y la interacción con otros usuarios-con herramientas específicas para los científicos -i.e., la difusión de sus publicaciones y el seguimiento de sus métricas de rendimiento (Meishar-Tal y Pieterse, 2017)-.Para entender cómo pueden responder a las necesidades comunicativas del investigador, se presenta una clasificación de las principales tipologías de los servicios digitales en función del modelo de comunicación de base (tabla 1). La clasificación de las herramientas se realizó a partir de la propuesta de Trench (2008), que identifica tres modelos de comunicación de base en la literatura académica, en línea con el estudiode Best et al. (2009).La diseminación de los resultados de investigación prevé la difusión unidireccional hacia los públicos de interés, en una perspectiva según la cual a mayor número de receptores corresponde mayor visibilidad e impacto del conocimiento generado. ...
Al hablar de estrategia se evoca comúnmente, y por herencia histórica, modelos y conceptos relacionados con el mundo militar y las cuestiones bélicas, donde la transferencia de información, el intercambio de criterios y opiniones, así como la efectiva comunicación resultan, a decir poco, “estratégicas” para sus
objetivos. Sin duda este concepto se ha trasladado a diferentes contextos de nuestra sociedad conforme se ha detectado la necesidad de estructurar de manera coordinada
iniciativas, programas y acciones que involucran y se dirigen a muchos individuos con el propósito de generar un impacto en la sociedad. Políticos, empresas, asociaciones y organizaciones de distinta naturaleza y facción actualmente se ven obligados a pensar, actuar y, sobre todo, comunicar estratégicamente con su entorno y sus stakeholders.
La efectividad de su aplicación práctica, así como la validez científica de su planteamiento teórico y el análisis de sus procesos, causas y efectos, impulsan a la mayor profundización del estudio de la que es considerada en la actualidad una de las herramientas más eficaces y efectivas a disposición de cualquier tipo de organización de un sistema país o región, bien se trate de empresa, instituciones, publicas, ONG o asociaciones de ciudadanos. Si la sociedad es un sistema abierto, y las organizaciones esposan y son parte de este sistema, la planificación estratégica y coordinación de sus acciones/relaciones y la de sus miembros resultan entonces una filosofía de vida, de gestión, de negocio, más que un conjunto de técnicas y herramientas, capaz de generar un impacto profundo en la identidad y la cultura del conjunto social. La digitalización de la comunicación de casi todo el planeta amplía el abanico de perspectivas y posibilidades para pensar y ejecutar a la comunicación estratégica como un componente visceral y transversal del accionar de cualquier entidad organizativa y, por ende, de una sociedad.
... Many scholars in Turkey have the belief that making open access educational content, if not OER, is sharing them in academic social networks. In many cases, copyright issues are bypassed by publicly sharing pre-print copies of the publications, and, frequently, copyright issues are violated (Ovadia, 2014). In a sense, such an approach eliminates options with financial necessities for gold access and green access (Lovett, Rathemacher, Boukari & Lang, 2017). ...
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... Esto es, a estas redes se les exige que, siendo una red de vocación social, tenga las herramientas potentes y precisas de un gestor documental. Por otro lado, el aumento de las bases de datos de referencia para las publicaciones indexadas, como Scopus-Elsevier o Google Scholar, entre muchas otras, así como el aumento de entornos open access, también ha afectado necesariamente a la funcionalidad de las redes sociales utilizadas para la divulgación de trabajos académicos, poniendo en relieve sus virtudes y sus limitaciones (Lovett et al. 2017;Meishar-Tal y Pieterse, 2017;Ovadia, 2014;Marín Queral, 2021). En concreto, en las investigaciones llevadas a cabo en ámbitos reducidos dentro del mundo hispánico se ponen de relieve las limitaciones que proceden del poco uso de los recursos, bien por el desconocimiento, bien por las dudas o las inseguridades que provoca (Artigas y Casanova 2020; Dafonte-Gómez et al., 2015), acrecentadas por las necesidades derivadas de la pandemia del COVID-19 (Grotz, 2020). ...
Presentamos en esta aportación el recurso COMUN-ES (http://comun-es.com), plataforma que alberga una comunidad creciente de investigadores en el ámbito de la lengua, la literatura y la cultura hispánicas. Nos detenemos, en primer lugar, en sus fundamentos teóricos, en torno al concepto de comunidad epistémica. En segundo lugar, realizamos un breve recorrido del desarrollo del proyecto para pasar a detallar su estructura y sus funcionalidades. Finalmente analizamos las posibilidades de futuro del recurso, que incluyen también un desplazamiento inverso de las redes virtuales a las presenciales.
... As would be expected, these varied social tools have subtle differences (e.g., Facebook vs. Discord; Zoom vs. Gather Town), but for researchers they offer a platform to connect with each other, share and disseminate research, tools and ideas. The convenient thing about these platforms is that if one is not a good fit, there is almost always a new one in the pipeline (Ovadia, 2014). ...
This article is composed of a commentary about the state of Integrated, Coordinated, Open, and Networked (ICON) principles (Goldman et al., 2021, https://doi.org/10.1029/2021ea002099) in Volcanology, Geochemistry, and Petrology (VGP), and discussion on the opportunities and challenges of adopting them. VGP encompasses a broad field that addresses volcanic, magmatic, hydrothermal, geomicrobial systems; process investigations that span the physical, geochemical and biological realms, including planetary geology; and one that is extensively supported by state‐of‐the‐art research facilities. We suggest that an open, inclusive, collaborative and evolving model of an international coordinated network is critical to answering the most pressing challenges in VGP. In this commentary piece, we begin to discuss the elements of, challenges to, and path forward in developing such a model. For this team, ICON means collaboration, equitable access to data for the entire scientific community, and forging of partnerships that potentially contribute to more innovative ways of coordinating and sharing research. It also means bringing more equity to science, by implementing effective measures which consider access to funding, analytical equipment, resources, and mentors. More importantly, ICON to us means having important conversations around what we value in the advancement of science, perhaps exploring outside the idea of meritocracy and evaluating what individual traits can contribute to science outside what has traditionally been considered the norm.
... Indeed, some scholars have argued that ASNSs do not only replicate experiences of socialization at academic conferences but improve it [11]. This is because ASNSs provide a means for academics to receive help from a larger academic population [15]. As a result, some academics may view ASNSs as a medium for receiving or providing support to others [5]. ...
Technological systems can be equipped with persuasive design principles that influence user perceptions. For instance, earlier research showed that Perceived Social Support can influence user perceptions such as effectiveness and knowledge sharing intentions. However, to our knowledge, how Perceived Social Support affects Perceived Credibility has not been investigated. This study investigates the influence of Perceived Social Support on Perceived Credibility. A survey questionnaire was employed to gather user perceptions of social support and credibility in the context of Academic Social Networking Sites (ASNSs). Analysis using Partial Least Square Structural Equation Modeling (PLS-SEM) confirmed Perceived Social Support as a determinant of Perceived Credibility. Also, Dialogue Support and Primary Task Support were identified to be predictors of Perceived Social Support. The study recommends that designers improve the social support features (e.g., through integrating machine learning and data mining techniques).
... When using non-generic social media sites like Facebook, Twitter, and others for academic purposes, academics frequently find difficulties in reaching their target audiences. However, ASNS leverages on the characteristics of social networks but also offers additional controls to ensure user comportment (Ovadia, 2014). Therefore, users are frequently and actively engaged with the research-based features than the socialbased features (Jeng et al. 2015). ...
The purpose of the study is to explore and analyse the disciplinary question and answer (Q&A) trends prevailing in the scientific social network (SCN)/scientific collaborative network (SCN) also known as an academic social network (ASN), ResearchGate (RG) and to examine the subject wise status of Q&A, content sharing trends of Q & A on RG and statistical analysis of various tests. The present study adopted a quantitative research design (Correlational as well as explanatory) to pursue the research questions and objectives for conducting the study. The data was collected from the research gate (RG) platform and 35 subjects were selected from the subject area and seven different types of variables were selected from each subject i.e., Posts, Questions, Publications, Articles, Preprints, Conference paper, Literature review. Various tests viz, Descriptive statistics, t-test, normality test and correlation, JASP software were performed for analysis of the data. The findings of the study reveal Findings of the study reveals the subject-wise status in different variables such as Statistics has the maximum number (4575) and Genealogy has the minimum number of posts (48) and so on. On the basis of the total content of the subject areas, the Literature review is (1%) followed by Preprints (5%), Questions (6%), Conference paper (7%), Posts (16%), Articles (65%). Publications possess maximum value while measuring central tendency (mean & median) & dispersion (std. deviation & std. error) and those are the minimum in the case of Literature Review. Publications, Preprints & Conference paper shows normal distribution (p>0.05) with low p-value, and the data-set for other four variables don’t possess a normal distribution (p<0.05). The statistics of the Student's t-test shows a maximum value in the case of ‘articles’ (viz. 50.19) and the ‘p’ value of all the variables taken to be <0.001 except literature review (i.e., 0.005). Among the 21 correlation types, 7 possess negative correlation value suggests the presence of no correlation between those variables. Whereas, the other 14 possess a positive correlation value ranges from 0.013 to 0.906 depending upon respective p-values.
... Although these sites are continually integrating more social engagement functionalities, the platforms are still primarily used to upload articles and track citations (Ovadia, 2014). Fittingly, self-promotion, ego-bolstering and the acquisition of knowledge are shown to be the most enticing affordances for academics that make use of these sites (Meishar-Tal & Pieterse, 2017). ...
... ResearchGate was launched in 2008 (Crawford, 2011). It has different unique features RG score, citation counts, publication full-text request to author, following in follower (Ovadia, 2014), within the passage of time different new features have also been added on this ResearchGate platform like research "interest of the publication" as well as "save list" added in 2019. Interesting and suitable articles of respective discipline could be recommended to scholars and researchers of respective domain of knowledge. ...
Academic Scholarly Networking Sites (ASNS) ResearchGate (RG), Mendeley, Academia, Word Press, Google Scholar, etc. are the most popular networking sites among scholars, researchers and faculty members. ASNS platform is also a source of abstract, pre-print and post-print versions of digital scholarship from scholar profiles. This study analyses the top 10 LIS faculty member publications, RG score citations, research interest, and read. RG Score is one of the unique features of research reputation of the researchers. The role of RG seems to be an open repository, like promotion of publication, read views and count. There is a normal level of correlation between the publication and citations of the scholar with r = 0.665. This study presents the analysis that how many papers are on open access with the original version and how many papers share just their preprint and how many papers uploaded with their abstract only. This study also helps the awareness of LIS scholars about the 46% article available on full text.
No previous study has been conducted in Pakistani LIS scholar’s context regarding the coverage of open access, scholarly publishing and copyright access. Results are also helpful for the National/International LIS professionals in the context of scholarly communication.
... Another topic of research examines the different metric systems that not only measure publications and citations but sometimes also user activity within the tool (Ovadia, 2014). Reading activity monitored in platforms such as Mendeley can, for example, provide good early impact evidence as this metrics appear before citations and correlate with citations in the long term (Thelwall, 2019). ...
Open research data repositories are promoted as one of the cornerstones in the open research paradigm, promoting collaboration, interoperability, and large‐scale sharing and reuse. There is, however, a lack of research investigating what these sharing platforms actually share and a more critical interface analysis of the norms and practices embedded in this datafication of academic practice is needed. This article takes image data sharing in the humanities as a case study for investigating the possibilities and constraints in 5 open research data repositories. By analyzing the visual and textual content of the interface along with the technical means for metadata, the study shows how the platforms are differentiated in terms of signifiers of research paradigms, but that beneath the rhetoric of the interface, they are designed in a similar way, which does not correspond well with the image researchers' need for detailed metadata. Combined with the problem of copyright limitations, these data‐sharing tools are simply not sophisticated enough when it comes to sharing and reusing images. The result also corresponds with previous research showing that these tools are used not so much for sharing research data, but more for promoting researcher personas.
... Although these sites are continually integrating more social engagement functionalities, the platforms are still primarily used to upload articles and track citations (Ovadia, 2014). Fittingly, self-promotion, ego-bolstering and the acquisition of knowledge are shown to be the most enticing affordances for academics that make use of these sites (Meishar-Tal & Pieterse, 2017). ...
What does it take to become a digitally agile scholar? This manual explains how academics can comfortably navigate the digital world of today and tomorrow. It foregrounds three key domains of digital agility: getting involved in research, education and (community) service, mobilising (digital) skills on various levels, and acting in multiple roles, both individually and interlinked with others. After an introduction that outlines the foundations of the three-dimensional framework, the chapters focus on different roles and skills associated with evolving as a digital scholar. There is the author, who writes highly specialised texts for expert peers; the storyteller, who crafts accessible narratives to a broader audience in the form of blogs or podcasts; the creator, who uses graphics, audio, and video to motivate audiences to delve deeper into the material; the integrator, who develops and curates multimedia artefacts, disseminating them through channels such as websites, webinars, and open source repositories; and finally the networker, who actively triggers interaction via social media applications and online learning communities. Additionally, the final chapters offer a blueprint for the future digital scholar as a professional learner and as a “change agent” who is open to and actively pursues innovation. Informed by the authors’ broad and diverse personal experience, Evolving as a digital scholar offers insight, inspiration, and practical advice. It equips a broad readership with the skills and the mindset to harness new digital developments and navigate the ever-evolving digital age. It will inspire academic teachers and researchers with different backgrounds and levels of knowledge that wish to enhance their digital academic profile.
This study aims to investigate how doctoral students of the universities in Kerala
explore different social media sites for their scholarly activities. The objective is to
give a broad overview of social media’s impact on sustaining research productivity. A structured questionnaire was distributed among doctoral students at four prominent universities in Kerala. The doctoral students are from the sciences, humanities/arts, and commerce branches. The data were analysed with SPSS and Microsoft Excel. It was found that ResearchGate was the most popular academic social media platform. The most widely used general social media platform is Instagram. Access to current information, the ability to share information, and cross-border collaboration are three reasons why social media is being used for scholarly purposes. Social media tools improved local, national, and international scholarly communication. According to the study, social networking sites contributed to the preservation of academic and scientific losses during the pandemic situations. At the same time, scholarly usage of social media was hampered by connectivity concerns. This study will be useful for academics to learn the scholarly importance of social media.
This study examines the use of scholarly communication platforms in Zambia, exploring the perceptions, usage patterns and factors influencing the adoption and utilisation of these platforms among Zambian researchers and academics. Employing a cross-sectional survey design, the study gathered data from a sample of faculty members and researchers at selected universities in Zambia. The survey instrument consisted of three sections, collecting information on demographic background, scholarly communication practices in Zambia and the scholarly communication platforms used by the academic community. The findings reveal insights into the perceptions of scholarly communication services, the challenges faced by Zambian researchers in accessing and utilising scholarly resources and potential strategies to enhance scholarly communication in the country. Additionally, the study identifies the scholarly communication platforms most widely used by the Zambian academic community and the factors influencing their adoption and usage. This research contributes to the limited literature on scholarly communication in Zambia, providing valuable insights for stakeholders involved in promoting and enhancing scholarly communication practices within the country.
Authors of every type are advised to know their audiences and that recommendation is equally applicable to scholarly writing. Each discipline and specialization within it have a veritable network of different discourse communities that include, for example, groups aligned with a particular philosophy, qualitative researchers, or practitioners in the field–to name just a few. In this chapter, we guide authors in determining the audience for a publication outlet and fashioning a manuscript suited for that readership. During graduate studies, papers typically are written for an audience of one—the professor who made the assignment. Venturing into scholarly publication completely changes that because the potential readership most often is large, diverse, and international. Based on research with journal editors, inattention to a publication’s intended audience is a major reason for rejection of manuscripts. Understanding the audience also answers many of the questions that authors have about how much background their readers probably would need to understand the concepts presented in a manuscript. Matching manuscripts to clearly defined groups of readers increases the likelihood that the work will earn positive reviews, get published, and be discovered by communities of practice most interested in the information.
Academic social network sites (ASNS) are a special case of social networking sites, providing a professional identity for management scholars online. Due to the particular requirements of academic work, usage patterns deviate from those on other social networking sites. The study presented here takes an in‐depth look at needs and gratifications in the usage of ASNS. In contrast to earlier studies of the same kind, it includes social influence from the academic community as another theoretical lens to identify cross‐individual effects. Based on 19 interviews with members of a community in business and management research, the study discusses knowledge and information transfer, enjoyment and entertainment, social interaction and professional belonging, self‐promotion and escapism as critical issues in using ASNS. For each of these issues, the study reveals various patterns in which gratifications are affected by social influence. They can be considered as specific characteristic of ASNS in the contexts of scientific research and teaching that contribute to a better understanding of the specificities of social media usage in academia.
Introduction: The ‘journal quality’ has been assessed using both objective (based on citations) and subjective (based on expert opinion) approches over the years. In recent years, bibliometric scores, such as Impact Factor, have become increasingly popular as a method of assessing ‘journal quality’. However, they do not provide a reliable measurement for this concept. They are quantitative in nature, and are based on mere citation frequency which present part of the picture (i.e., research quality/scientific impact). ‘Journal quality’ is a multidimensional concept and cannot be accurately defined and assessed by a single metric and/or few factors. Thus, new criteria and methods must be developed to incorporate all dimensions of a journal. The purpose of this study was to investigate the concept of “journal quality” in a comprehensive way and introduce its various components within a health and biomedical contexts.
Methods: The research was conducted in three qualitative and quantitative stages. As a first step, scoping review methods (including, online database search, manual search, grey literature search) were used to identify, categorize, and develop the initial conceptual framework. To conduct the scoping review, Arksey and O'Malley’s framework was used, and Brown and Clerk’s thematic analysis method was implemented to analyze the data. A group of 16 experts from seven countries and continents evaluated and edited the extracted criteria and the initial framework in the second stage of the research. In the third step, we validated and prioritized the extracted criteria and compiled the final model based on both objective (experts’ opinions) and subjective (leading health and biomedical journals’ data) approaches. Each criterion was weighed and prioritized based on the total weight of the expert group and journals’ data. Components with less than 70% agreement were removed from the final model.
Results: A total of 116 documents met the eligibility criteria and 216 unique ‘quality criteria’ were extracted during the first stage of the research (scoping review). ‘Quality criteria’ were categorized into five themes, including ethical, content structure & technical, scientific rigor, editorial structure, and promoting & indexing. At the second stage of the research, the expert groups did not change the five main themes, and no components were removed. However, by rearranging and merging criteria, and adding new ones, 216 components changed to 203, including 16 sub-themes, 83 main-statements, and 120 sub-statements. In the final stage (validation and weighting), five criteria were excluded from the analysis because they could not be assessed and were specific to a certain group of journals (e.g., open access). The 198 criteria were then validated and weighted. Finally, forty-seven criteria were removed because they did not meet the required score (70% agreement), and the final model was developed based on 151 ‘quality criteria’.
Conclusion: This is the first study focusing on the concept of ‘journal quality’ in health and biomedical contexts. This study presents a conceptual model and quality criteria in five themes, including ethical, content structure & technical, scientific rigor, editorial structure, and promoting & indexing, to facilitate the perception of this concept. The results of this study, besides Iranian journals, can also be used as a comprehensive guide by all members of the publishing community worldwide, especially young editors and new publishers, to develop policies and improve the quality of their journals. The results of this study can also be used to develop policies for improving the quality of publications on a national and international level, as well as a first step towards developing a quality assessment and rating system for journals.
A growing number of scholars are using academic social networking sites (ASNSs) for informal academic exchange online. ASNSs have developed question and answer (Q&A) services to help scholars obtain directly relevant information from their peers. There is a paucity of research on Q&A use and interaction in the scholarly community beyond static analyses on Q&A content and influencing factors of using social Q&A sites. This study fills in the gap by examining the Q&A participants and interactions on ResearchGate, a worldwide ASNS, based on a sample of 3933 Q&A entries across five disciplines with 13,655 participants during 2018–2020. The results show that question respondents tend to have a higher scholarly reputation and social connectivity than questioners in most disciplines. Most core users in the Q&A interaction network are interdisciplinary, with Social Sciences’ core users having the strongest influence. In terms of response time, the question-answer and answer-answer time intervals conform to the power-law distribution of fat tail characteristics. Physical Sciences questions receive the quickest response among disciplines. The findings of this study expand and support the notion of disciplinary differences in information behavior. Research on Q&A behavior of ASNS users not only helps expand our understanding of information behaviors in various disciplinary contexts, but also allows such platforms to formulate incentive strategies to facilitate interaction, information seeking and sharing.
To solve the problems of the traditional scholarly communication system, global interest in the open access paradigm continues. Nevertheless, there is still a lack of research to understand global research and growth trends in the field of open access through data-based quantitative methods. This study aims to identify which sub-fields exist in open access and analyze how long each research field will grow in the future. To this end, topic modeling and growth curve analysis were applied to global academic papers in the field of open access. This study identified 14 research topics related to open access, open data, and open collaboration, which are three key elements of open science, and foresaw that the field of open access will grow over the next 65 years. The results of this study are expected to support researchers and policymakers in understanding global research trends of open access.
Social media refers to apps or websites that allow its users to connect and exchange data via the Internet. The rise of social media platforms has created great opportunities for open science, including exchanging scientific knowledge and communicating in more interactive ways between researchers and with the general population. Therefore, scientists are increasingly using multiple platforms of social media for communication in science. Through a content analysis of related articles published in academic journals, this paper would offer an overview of how scientists have been using various social media platforms for science communication purpose. A review of existing literature revealed that over the past decade, several social media platforms have been used to disseminate the research results outside of academia and increase public engagement. Besides, scientists also use social media to create scholarly connections, share and discuss their research findings and ideas with the scientific community across the globe, as well as to stay update with changes in science communication. Facebook, Twitter, ResearchGate, Academia.edu, and blogs are the most commonly used platforms by scientists. The current paper can help better understand how scientists are currently using social media as a medium for communication inside and outside the scientific world.
The open science movement has gained significant momentum within the last few years. This comes along with the need to store and share research artefacts, such as publications and research data. For this purpose, research repositories need to be established. A variety of solutions exist for implementing such repositories, covering diverse features, ranging from custom depositing workflows to social media-like functions.
In this article, we introduce the FAIREST principles, a framework inspired by the well- known FAIR principles, but designed to provide a set of metrics for assessing and selecting solutions for creating digital repositories for research artefacts. The goal is to support decision makers in choosing such a solution when planning for a repository, especially at an institutional level. The metrics included are therefore based on two pillars: (1) an analysis of established features and functionalities, drawn from existing dedicated, general purpose and commonly used solutions, and (2) a literature review on general requirements for digital repositories for research artefacts and related systems. We further describe an assessment of 11 widespread solutions, with the goal to provide an overview of the current landscape of research data repository solutions, identifying gaps and research challenges to be addressed.
‘Journal quality’ is by nature, a dynamic and multidimensional concept that is influenced by many factors. So far, no studies have been conducted to examine the architecture of this concept in depth. The aim of this scoping review was to map out the current status of research in this broad area, identify as many ‘journal quality’ criteria as possible from the fragmented literature, and develop a conceptual framework for this concept. We used the six-stage scoping review framework developed by Arksey, O’Malley (2005), and Levac (2010). A total of 116 documents met the eligibility criteria and 203 ‘quality criteria’ were extracted. The identified ‘quality criteria’ were grouped into five themes: ethical, content structure and technical, scientific rigor, editorial structure, and promoting and indexing. Although this study found gaps in empirical research, it provides a valuable basis for future research in this field. Furthermore, it is a first step towards improving the transparency of ‘journal quality’ criteria in order to develop a ‘quality rating’ or ‘quality evaluation’ system.
Keywords: journal quality; quality criteria; legitimate journals; health and biomedical journals; scholarly publishing; medical publishing; scoping review.
“期刊质量”本质上是一个动态的、多维的概念，受到许多因素的影响。 到目前为止，还没有任何研究来深入研究这个概念的架构。 本次范围审查的目的是勾勒出这一广泛领域的研究现状，从零散的文献中确定尽可能多的“期刊质量”标准，并为这一概念制定一个概念框架。 我们使用了 Arksey、O’Malley (2005) 和 Levac (2010) 开发的六阶段范围界定审查框架。 共有 116 份文件符合资格标准，并提取了 203 份“质量标准”。 确定的“质量标准”分为五个主题：道德、内容结构和技术、科学严谨性、编辑结构以及推广和索引。 尽管本研究发现了实证研究的空白，但为该领域的未来研究提供了宝贵的基础。 此外，这是提高“期刊质量”标准透明度的第一步，以开发“质量评级”或“质量评估”系统。
关键词：期刊质量； 质量标准； 合法期刊； 健康和生物医学期刊； 学术出版； 医学出版； 范围审查。
Purpose
This paper aims to explore the relationships among several key constructs which link the individual’s motivation for knowledge acquisition to his affiliation with online knowledge networks, to further access the intellectual capital of the network as a prerequisite for organizational achievement.
Design/methodology/approach
An online survey with 227 members of higher education and research centers from 30 countries was carried out between July and September 2021. The data were analyzed by means of partial least squares structural equation modeling technique, using the statistics software package SmartPLS 3.0.
Findings
Individual motivation to acquire knowledge has a significant influence on the affiliation with online academic networks approached as online knowledge networks. Further, active engagement with the network’s intangible resources leads to a significant harnessing of the three-component intellectual capital, that is, human, structural and relational capital. Human and relational capital is proven to exert a significant effect on organizational achievements, whereas structural capital falls short of reporting a meaningful influence on the dependent variable.
Research limitations/implications
This research adds new knowledge to the capitalization of online knowledge networks and its influence on organizational achievements via intellectual capital.
Originality/value
A novel perspective is advanced in which online knowledge networks are acknowledged as a pivotal bond and nonlinear integrator between the individual level of knowledge fields and organizational knowledge leveraged into organizational achievements.
Due to the digital transformation, universities have had to renew the didactic strategies used by teachers so that they can comply with the teaching-learning process. The implementation of practices in social networks has been essential to adapt to the skills of the new generation of digital students. The main objective of this chapter is to analyze how social networks and user-generated content can be used by university teachers as tools that foster innovation. For this, a review of the literature and different sources is carried out that allows for laying the foundations of the research. In addition, the chapter provides information on the main platforms used in the different educational experiences. With the data obtained, it is possible to understand how these social interaction tools can contribute to teaching innovation and, therefore, to the significant improvement of the learning results of higher education students.
BACKGROUND: Several theories have developed instruments for assessing the acceptance of using technologies. This work is a continuation of the unified theory of acceptance and use of technology (UTAUT) research for the review of the factors affecting the acceptance of digital social networks (DSN) among Tunisian students. OBJECTIVE: We aim to bring a better understanding of technology use in the educational context. More specifically, we investigate the determinants of digital social network (DSN) acceptance by Tunisian students and the effects of this acceptance on students’outcomes in the presence of social isolation as a mediating variable and fear of COVID-19 to ensure the continuity of university pedagogy. METHOD: We used the survey method, sampling stutents (N = 100) during the COVID-19 pandemic to test this model. For the data analysis, this study employed structural equation modeling through the Partial Least Squares Structural Equation Modeling (PLS-SEM) and condition process modeling. RESULTS: The research found that Social Influence (SI); Effort Expectancy (EE), Facilitating Conditions (FC), and Performance Expectancy (PE) have a significant and affirmative effect on the behavioral intention (BI) and influence of behavioral intention on digital social network (DSN) user behavior in learning (UBL). Furthermore, Social Isolation (SIS) as a mediating variable and fear of COVID-19 (FOC) has a significant effect between dimensions of adjusted unified theory of acceptance and use of technology (UTAUT) model and behavioural intention of learning by digital social network (DSN) applications. CONCLUSION: The new adjusted conceptual model is a significant contribution to the current knowledge, which will enhance the dimensions of the actual unified theory of acceptance and use of technology (UTAUT) model. Moreover, the findings have significant implications for educators and decision-makers involved in designing learning through digital social network (DSN) applications for implementation in universities.
O tema desta pesquisa é o padrão de colaboração científica estabelecido por pesquisadores filiados a instituições de países periféricos para produção do conhecimento científico em Emergências de Saúde Pública de Importância Internacional (ESPIIs). Uma ESPII é declarada pela Organização Mundial da Saúde, na ocorrência de um evento de caráter extraordinário, que representa elevado risco à saúde pública e que vai além das fronteiras nacionais dos países afetados. Seis ESPIIs já foram declaradas: a gripe H1N1, em 2009; o poliovírus selvagem, em 2014; o Ebola, em 2014 e em 2019; o Zika vírus, em 2016; e a Covid-19, em 2020. Para esta tese, analisam-se os casos do Zika vírus e da Covid-19 no Brasil, uma vez que o país esteve no epicentro dessas duas ESPIIs. A revisão de literatura aponta que o estabelecimento de colaborações entre pesquisadores, instituições e países possibilita dar celeridade à produção do conhecimento científico visto que pode ampliar o acesso a recursos e minimizar a duplicidade de esforços, além de propiciar a construção de redes que viabilizem novas colaborações no futuro. À vista disso, o objetivo geral do trabalho foi caracterizar a dinâmica da colaboração científica de pesquisadores brasileiros sobre as ESPIIs do Zika vírus e da Covid-19 e analisar quais os principais resultados e aprendizados advindos desses processos colaborativos. Da produção científica brasileira, foram analisados 4.895 documentos, publicados entre 2014 e 2020, indexados nas bases bibliográficas Web of Science e SciELO Citation Index, sobre o Zika vírus e a Covid-19. A partir da construção de indicadores bibliométricos e de análise de redes sociais, verificou-se que 96,1% das publicações sobre o Zika vírus e 91,1% sobre a Covid-19 são resultados de colaborações, em que a maior parcela advém de colaborações domésticas: 50,2% no caso do Zika vírus e 60,4% para a Covid-19 (em relação ao total de publicações para cada ESPII). Destaca-se também a presença de pesquisadoras mulheres no topo da elite científica brasileira das pesquisas sobre o Zika vírus. Aponta-se, ainda, que a localização geográfica da doença também se mostrou um fator influente para o estabelecimento de colaborações pelos pesquisadores brasileiros. Ademais, um estudo de caso foi realizado com o Grupo de Pesquisas da Epidemia de Microcefalia (MERG), em que se verificou a formação de um colégio invisível, cuja origem e manutenção da rede tem como um dos suportes a genealogia acadêmica, i.e., os vínculos de orientado e orientador. Tal percepção também foi corroborada por meio de entrevistas com especialistas brasileiros, que ressaltaram, ainda, a importância de uma rede pregressa de colaborações, desenvolvida em fatores pessoais, como confiança e respeito mútuo. Indica-se que uma limitação da pesquisa é a consideração exclusiva de publicações científicas, que pressupõem serem resultado de colaborações bem-sucedidas. Estudos futuros podem aprofundar as análises relacionadas à genealogia acadêmica e as questões de gênero, bem como replicar esta pesquisa para outros países periféricos, à vista de seus contextos locais.
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1 引言 作为 Web 2.0 时代最具影响力的基础应用之一， 社 交网站(Social Network Sites, SNS)近些年发展迅猛， 社 会大众也越来越依赖社交网站进行更为广泛和密切的 交流。Facebook 作为世界上最受欢迎的社交网络， 到 2016 年 1 月， 其月活跃用户数已达 17 亿， 日活跃用户数 保持在10亿左右。根据中国互联网络信息中心发布的 《2015 年中国社交应用用户行为研究报告》 ， 我国网民 对社交网站的使用率也高达77%。 科研人员作为网络用户中一个较为特殊的群体， 其信息行为一直备受研究界的关注。以往， 科研人员 一方面通过诸如 Arxiv 的预印本系统以及个人和机构 网站以公开科研成果并以此扩大学术影响力， 另一方 面也通过诸如Facebook、 LinkedIn 等社交网站进行广泛 地交流 [1, 2] 。这两个过程在某种程度上被分割开来 [3] ， 将 其予以整合存在必要性。 自 2008 年以来， 以 ResearchGate、 Academia 为代表 中国高影响力学者对学术社交网站的使用行为调查 *-以教育部长江学者为例 张耀坤 张维嘉 胡方丹 (南昌航空大学经济管理学院 江西 330063) 摘 要 文章调查了 2013 年、 2014 年长江学者在 ResearchGate、 Mendeley、 Academia 和学术圈这四个学术社交网 络上的基本数据。调查结果显示， 长江学者在各大学术社交网络上的总体注册率均未超过50%， 显示出使用情况 并不理想， 同时长江学者对学术社交网络持续使用仍有待提高， 但 ResearchGate 是个例外。研究结果也表明， 相 比其他学术社交网络， ResearchGate 能为长江学者提供更高的显示度。学科差异在使用较为活跃的学术社交网 络中也同样存在， 理学、 工学和医学比人文社会科学的科研人员活跃度更高。 关键词 学术社交网络 ResearchGate Mendeley 信息行为 Altmetrics Abstract This paper investigates the basic data of Changjiang Scholars in four ASNS: ResearchGate, Mendeley, Aca• demia and SoScholar. The survey results show that the Changjiang Scholars have not registered more than 50% of the ASNS, indicating that the overall usage is not satisfactory. Meanwhile, Changjiang Scholars' continuous use of ASNS re• mains to be improved with the exception of ResearchGate. The results also show that, compared to other academic so• cial networks, ResearchGate provide Changjiang scholars with a higher degree of presence. Disciplinary differences al• so exist, scholars from science, engineering and medicine disciplinary are more active than scholars from the humani• ties and social sciences.
This qualitative study explored the use of mobile-based social media technologies in the library services at the Federal University Lafia, North Central Nigeria. The purpose was to understand the academic information-seeking behaviour of the student library users while using mobile-based social media and other mobile-based technologies. A further purpose was to identify some of the barriers the students encountered when seeking information. Meyer’s (2016) information behaviour model provided the conceptual framework for the study. For this reason, the literature review and the empirical data were structured according to the six major information behaviour components identified in the model. These are information, user, context, technology, information needs, and information activities. Meyer’s model recognises technology as an important enabler of information behaviour. After clarifying these concepts, the discussion explored mobile technologies and mobile applications to acquire an understanding of these technologies and applications and the way in which they could be employed by a library to enhance its services. After that, the literature review focused on the way in which mobile technologies and social media are employed by users (especially students) to seek information that is supportive of their information needs. In this discussion, the influence the interplay between context and the users’ cognitive, affective and sensorimotor structures have on the users’ information needs and seeking behaviour was explored. The study used a descriptive qualitative phenomenology research design to gain insight into participating students’ experiences using mobile-based social media technologies as a phenomenon. A total of 21 undergraduate students who were in their second to fourth year of study were interviewed using semi-structured interviews. The findings revealed that the use of mobile-based social media in information-seeking is affected by the participants’ cognitive and affective structures which shaped their attitudes towards information sources and the way in which they use them. In addition, certain personal and environmental barriers seem to affect the participants’ information-seeking activities. In order to get access to information that would satisfy their information needs, the participants relied on online social media groups. The use of Meyer’s information behaviour model enabled an understanding of the reasons why students use mobile technologies and social media when seeking academic information and the means they employ to deal with their academic task-related information needs when they lack the necessary knowledge and skills to seek information in the library. This understanding enabled the researcher to graphically illustrate the participating students’ information-seeking behaviour while using mobile technologies and social media. Some recommendations could also be made to improve the library’s services. These include the aggressive promotion of library services and information resources to users with frequently conducted user surveys. Such surveys would support the library management in keeping abreast with their users’ information needs and would guide the development of a reliable environment that is conducive to users’ information-seeking activities which are focused on satisfying their information needs.
ResearchGate (RG) is an academic social networking (ASN) site that is used worldwide for scholarly communication. This study examines RG users from 21 top Chinese research universities and 61 U.S. research universities from three research activity levels to identify the differences in participation, interactions, and academic influences between their affiliated institutions on this ASN platform. The implications on scholarly communication and evaluation using altmetrics across nations are discussed.
Purpose
As academic social Q&A networking websites become more popular, scholars are increasingly using them to meet their information needs by asking academic questions. However, compared with other types of social media, scholars are less active on these sites, resulting in a lower response quantity for some questions. This paper explores the factors that help explain how to ask questions that generate more responses and examines the impact of different disciplines on response quantity.
Design/methodology/approach
The study examines 1,968 questions in five disciplines on the academic social Q&A platform ResearchGate Q&A and explores how the linguistic characteristics of these questions affect the number of responses. It uses a range of methods to statistically analyze the relationship between these linguistic characteristics and the number of responses, and conducts comparisons between disciplines.
Findings
The findings indicate that some linguistic characteristics, such as sadness, positive emotion and second-person pronouns, have a positive effect on response quantity; conversely, a high level of function words and first-person pronouns has a negative effect. However, the impacts of these linguistic characteristics vary across disciplines.
Originality/value
This study provides support for academic social Q&A platforms to assist scholars in asking richer questions that are likely to generate more answers across disciplines, thereby promoting improved academic communication among scholars.
When I first started working in the field of online dissemination of academic research, about
four years ago, I asked a lot of questions around why it is important to share your work
online. Over the years, my questions have now shifted away from ‘Is this an important thing
to do?’ (Yes, it is), to ‘How can we do this important activity well?’
As I work with researchers at the University of Huddersfield across all disciplines, one of
the first things I learnt was that the success of online dissemination and promotion requires
different tools, methods and approaches depending on the subject area covered and the
aims of the researcher. That said, there are certain central tenets that, if applied in a tailored
way to your online activities, will help you to expand and engage your networks more
successfully. I am going to cover five of these, and apply them broadly across a range of
online platforms that you might be considering using.
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