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Please use this identifier to cite or link to this item: http://lrcdrs.bennett.edu.in:80/handle/123456789/2095
Title: Assessing scholarly communication competence in Zambian library professionals
Authors: Subaveerapandiyan, A
Keywords: Academic literacy
Academic writing skills
Research literacy
Scholarly communication literacy
Publication practices
Research skills
Issue Date: 28-Feb-2024
Publisher: Emerald
Citation: Subaveerapandiyan, A., and Priyanka Sinha. “Assessing Scholarly Communication Competence in Zambian Library Professionals.” Global Knowledge, Memory and Communication ahead-of-print, no. ahead-of-print (February 28, 2024). https://doi.org/10.1108/GKMC-09-2023-0351.
Abstract: Purpose This study aims to assess the scholarly communication competence of Zambian library and information science (LIS) professionals by evaluating their awareness, knowledge and practices regarding scholarly publication. Design/methodology/approach Applying a quantitative research approach, the study used a specially designed questionnaire. Responses from 57 professionals across universities and colleges in Zambia were gathered using convenience sampling. Data analysis involved descriptive statistics, mean and standard deviation calculations and t-values and p-values to understand respondents’ perceptions and knowledge of scholarly communication and publication. Findings The findings revealed significant gaps in respondents’ knowledge and awareness, particularly regarding predatory journals, journal selection factors, open-access models, publication challenges, reference management software (RMS) usage and research obstacles. The study underscored the necessity for increased training and capacity-building initiatives among Zambian LIS professionals to enhance their scholarly communication competence. Originality/value This research contributed to the field by highlighting deficiencies in scholarly communication awareness among Zambian LIS professionals. It emphasised the need for targeted interventions, awareness programs and educational support to improve academic literacy and scholarly publication practices. Additionally, the study suggested future research avenues, such as longitudinal studies and strategies for enhancing RMS adoption, to advance scholarly practices among Zambian professionals further.
URI: http://lrcdrs.bennett.edu.in:80/handle/123456789/2095
ISSN: Subaveerapandiyan, A., and Priyanka Sinha. “Assessing Scholarly Communication Competence in Zambian Library Professionals.” Global Knowledge, Memory and Communication ahead-of-print, no. ahead-of-print (February 28, 2024). https://doi.org/10.1108/GKMC-09-2023-0351.
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