ethanporcaro/eric-fulltext-meta huggingface dataset:
Talking about the Problem: A Content Analysis of Pre-Search Interviews
Author: Wilson, T. D.
Date: 2004-10-00
Type: Journal Articles
Subjects: Interviews,Content Analysis,Information Seeking,Statistical Analysis,Problems,Motivation,Reference Services,Researchers,Foreign Countries,Universities

The pilot study reported here applies content analysis techniques to twenty interviews carried out in preparation for mediated searches as part of the &quot;Uncertainty in Information Seeking&quot; project. The tools used in the analysis (Atlas.ti and TEXTStat) are described and their contribution assessed. TEXTStat, a free program, was used to produce frequency counts of the words used in the interview and to examine the context of those words. Atlas.ti was used to assign codes to the interview transcripts and to model the relationships among these codes. The mode of analysis of the cases is qualitative and interpretative and the results reveal the complexity of the information problems, the variety of motivations for undertaking a mediated search, the difficulties of expressing the search concepts, and the relationship between the need for a search and previous information seeking behaviour.
Assessing Website Quality in Context: Retrieving Information about Genetically Modified Food on the Web
Author: McInerney, Claire R.
Date: 2005-01-00
Type: Journal Articles
Subjects: Web Sites,Evaluation Methods,Credibility,Quality Assurance,Reliability,Information Retrieval,Information Seeking,Food,Biotechnology,Bias,Intervals,Scores,Consumer Education,Political Attitudes,Metadata,Statistical Significance,Multiple Regression Analysis

Introduction: Knowing the credibility of information about genetically modified food on the Internet is critical to the everyday life information seeking of consumers as they form opinions about this nascent agricultural technology. The Website Quality Evaluation Tool (WQET) is a valuable instrument that can be used to determine the credibility of Websites on any topic. Method: This study sought to use the WQET to determine the quality of Websites in the context of biotechnology or genetically modified food and to seek one or more easily identified characteristics, such as bias, commitment, use of meta-tags and site update-access interval (length of time between last update of the site and the date reviewed) that might be used as a quick discriminator of a Website's quality. Analysis: Using SPSS, analysis of variance and regression analyses were performed with the website variables of a population of one hundred Websites about genetically modified food. Results: Only the site update-access interval was found to be a shortcut quality indicator with an inverse relationship. The longer the interval the lower the quality score. Conclusion: The study established a model for Website quality evaluation. The update-access interval proved to be the single clear-cut indicator to judge Website quality in everyday information seeking.
Towards a Stakeholder Model for the Co-Production of the Public-Sector Information System
Author: Correia, Zita P.
Date: 2005-04-00
Type: Journal Articles
Subjects: Information Systems,Public Sector,Stakeholders,Systems Approach,Literature Reviews,Models,Role,Participation,Citizenship,Business,Public Officials,Public Administration,Cooperation,Social Capital,Social Environment

Introduction: Proposes a systemic approach to Public Sector Information (PSI), defined as comprising entities in four categories--citizens, businesses, policymakers and administrations. This system also comprises four categories of information--on citizenship, economic and social development, policy and administration. Methods: A selective literature review was conducted to produce a convergence of perspectives from different fields, to provide the foundations for the stakeholder model. Analysis: The implications of the systemic approach to PSI, are: a) a holistic and open view of the entities and elements involved; b) clarification of the role of each of the stakeholder groups; c) commitment of each group to the public sector information system, and hence co-responsibility for the system. The principle of co-production is applied to the PSI system, by building on lessons from development studies. Results: A model is developed where the different groups of stakeholders are seen as groups of people and organizations with distinctive characteristics, playing different roles, but not mutually exclusive regarding their participation in the different subsystems. Conclusion: Success in adopting the proposed model may depend on preexisting characteristics and conditions of each socio-political context, including existing levels of social capital, as much as on the implementation of technology to improve public service delivery. However, it is possible to build synergistic relations relatively quickly, through an imaginative application of &quot;soft technologies&quot;, such as institution-building and organizational change.
Information Behaviour That Keeps Found Things Found
Author: Bruce, Harry
Date: 2004-10-00
Type: Journal Articles
Subjects: Internet,Access to Information,Information Management,Information Seeking,Recall (Psychology),Surveys,Observation,Interviews,Questionnaires,Individual Characteristics,Web Sites,Professional Personnel,Researchers,Librarians,Administrators

This paper reports on a study that the researchers call: &quot;Keeping found things found on the Web&quot; or &quot;KFTF&quot;. The research focuses on the classic problem of ensuring that once a useful information source or channel has been located, it can be found again when it is needed. To achieve this goal, individuals engage in information behaviour that the research team refers to as keeping and re-finding. The research study observed both types of information behaviour. To study keeping, the researchers designed an observational study to record what people do in their offices when they are searching or browsing the Web and they find information they want to keep for re-use. This behaviour was observed and then analysed for its underlying purpose in the first phase of the KFTF study (the keeping study). In the second phase of the study (the re-finding study), the researchers designed a delayed recall observation which required participants to re-find information on the Web that they had located during the observations of phase 1. This delayed recall study focused upon observations of re-finding information. Finally, the researchers conducted a survey to validate and augment the data from the keeping study. Two hundred and fourteen individuals participated in the survey.
Information and Knowledge Management: Dimensions and Approaches
Author: Schlögl, Christian
Date: 2005-00-00
Type: Journal Articles
Subjects: Information Management,Knowledge Management,Citation Analysis,Bibliometrics,Literature Reviews,Information Technology

Introduction: Though literature on information and knowledge management is vast, there is much confusion concerning the meaning of these terms. Hence, this article should give some orientation and work out the main aspects of information and knowledge management. Method: An author co-citation analysis, which identified the main dimensions of information management, forms the basis of the study of literature. In it, the main aspects of information management are further refined. Furthermore, it will be investigated if the concept of knowledge management adds anything to information management, and if so what it is. Analysis: Data for analysis were retrieved from Science Citation Index and Social Science Citation Index. Though the literature review is based on the quantitative results of the bibliometric analysis and has tried to consider the most prominent publications, some degree of subjectivism cannot be excluded. Results: As a result of analysis, a distinction can be made between content and technology-oriented information management approaches. According to the literature review, technology-oriented information management includes data management, information technology management and strategic information technology management. The main emphasis of these approaches is the effective and efficient use of information technology. In contrast, content-oriented approaches focus on information and its use. They can be distinguished in records management, provision of external information, human-centered information management, and information resources management. The reading of the literature on knowledge management reveals, that this term is either used synonymously for information management or for the management of work practices with the goal of improving the generation of new knowledge and the sharing of existing knowledge. Conclusions: This article identifies various aspects that are embraced by the terms information management and knowledge management. Thus, it should contribute to more terminological clarity and finally improve communication both in science and in professional practice.
Information-Seeking Behaviour of Iranian Extension Managers and Specialists
Author: Pezeshki-Rad, Gholamreza
Date: 2005-04-00
Type: Journal Articles
Subjects: Foreign Countries,Information Seeking,Extension Agents,Administrators,Specialists,Questionnaires,Statistical Analysis,Occupational Information,Information Sources,Correlation,Educational Attainment,Job Satisfaction,Barriers,Motivation,Likert Scales

Introduction: We report an investigation designed to explore the information-seeking behaviour of extension managers and specialists in Iran, and to identify the factors that correlate with this behaviour. Method: A questionnaire was developed to explore information-seeking behaviour of extension managers and specialists. The questionnaire was distributed to thirty-eight public extension managers and 175 public extension specialists who work for Deputy of Extension and Farming System of Iran's Ministry of Agriculture. Analysis: Data collected were analyzed using the statistical package for the social sciences (SPSS). Appropriate statistical procedures for description (frequencies, percent, means, and standard deviations) were used. Results: The main motivation for seeking job-related information by both public extension managers and specialists was interest in developing their own job-related information. The top three mostly used information sources by extension managers and specialists were Persian books, Persian scientific magazines, and scientific-technical reports. Concerning communication channels, interpersonal communication with colleagues, in-service training courses and scientific-technical conventions were ranked respectively as the three top communication channels used by respondents. There was a negative correlation between managers' years of extension work and their information-seeking behaviour. For specialists, a significant positive correlation was found between years of education, level of job satisfaction and information-seeking behaviour. Conclusion: Providing valuable information sources, and removing information seeking barriers, can improve information-seeking behaviour of extension specialists and managers.
Intellectual Property Rights vs. Public Access Rights: Ethical Aspects of the DeCSS Decryption Program
Author: Vaagan, Robert
Date: 2005-04-00
Type: Journal Articles
Subjects: Intellectual Property,Access to Information,Ethics,Civil Rights,Civil Rights Legislation,Court Litigation,Information Policy,Laws,Ownership,Comparative Analysis,Comparative Education,Foreign Countries

Introduction: In 1999-2000, a Norwegian youth cracked a DVD-access code and published a decryption program on the Internet. He was sued by the US DVD Copy Control Association (DVD-CCA) and the Norwegian Motion Picture Association (MAP), allies of the US Motion Picture Association of America (MPAA), arrested by Norwegian police and charged with data crime. Two Norwegian court rulings in 2003 unanimously ruled that the program did not amount to a breach of Norwegian law, and he was fully acquitted. In the US, there have been related cases, some with other outcomes. Method: Based on a theoretical framework developed by Zwass, the paper discusses these court rulings and the wider issues of intellectual property rights versus public access rights. Analysis: The DVD-Jon case illustrates that intellectual property rights can conflict with public access rights, as the struggle between proprietary software and public domain software, as well as the SPARC and Open Archives Initiative reflect. Results: An assessment of the DVD-Jon case based on the Zwass framework does not give a clear information ethics answer. The analysis depends on whether one ascribes to consequentialist (e.g., utilitarian) or deontological reflection, and also which side of the digital gap is to be accorded most weight. Conclusion: While copyright interests are being legally strengthened, there may be ethically-grounded access rights that outweigh property rights.
Towards Collaboration between Information Seeking and Information Retrieval
Author: Kuhlthau, Carol C.
Date: 2005-01-00
Type: Journal Articles
Subjects: Information Seeking,Information Retrieval,Library Science,Information Science,Models,Research,Theory Practice Relationship,Cooperation

Introduction: The conceptual framework of librarianship and information science has developed rapidly over the past decade with the prospect of application in other fields. However, transfer of concepts across branches within the field remains problematic and severely limits ability to address important information problems. Requirements: A conceptual framework is needed that will integrate the diverse areas of interest. Imperatives: An integrated framework requires sustained attention to a problem area; the application of the evolving framework to the area; the development of projects that are of relevance to more than one interest group in the field; and evolving the findings of research into the implementation of systems and services. Conclusion: The challenge facing librarianship and information science today is to bring together the allied areas of the field into an overarching conceptual framework that represents the unified whole. This paper suggests a strategy to accomplish this.
How Human Information Behaviour Researchers Use Each Other's Work: A Basic Citation Analysis Study
Author: McKechnie, Lynne E. F.
Date: 2005-01-00
Type: Journal Articles
Subjects: Researchers,Information Science,Citation Analysis,Journal Articles,Content Analysis,Social Networks,Network Analysis,Bibliometrics,Literature Reviews

Introduction: The purpose of this study was to determine if and how human information behaviour (HIB) research is used by others. Method: Using ISI Web of Knowledge, a citation analysis was conducted on 155 English-language HIB articles published from 1993 to 2000 in six prominent LIS journals. The bibliometric core of 12 papers was identified. Content analysis was performed on papers citing the core (n = 377) to determine how the papers were cited. A domain visualization was constructed of the citing relationships within the entire corpus. Analysis: Citation analysis, content analysis and social network analysis were used to analyse the data. Results: HIB literature is being cited, primarily (81.5%) by LIS authors. Fields outside of LIS citing HIB articles include engineering, psychology, education and medicine. Papers were cited generally (36.0%), for findings (28.5%) and for theory (25.3%) with few citations for method (6.0%). The domain visualization depicted a clear core of HIB scholarship surrounded by a periphery of largely uncited literature. Conclusion: HIB literature is yet to have a significant impact on other disciplines. It appears to be a second stage discipline, marked by theoretical consistency and exponential growth in publications and new researchers. More attention should be paid to writing and citation practices to allow HIB literature to become a rich guide to the act of doing HIB research.
The Community Disease Prevention Behaviors in District Maros South Sulawesi Province
Author: Herman
Date: 2015-00-00
Type: Journal Articles
Subjects: Foreign Countries,Health Promotion,Health Behavior,Prevention,Community Programs,Knowledge Level,Communicable Diseases,Hygiene,Statistical Analysis,Community Surveys,Social Attitudes,Motivation,Structural Equation Models,Disease Control

The community diseases prevention behaviors assumed influenced by knowledge of infectious disease, hygiene and health knowledge, motivation and of behaviors of disease prevention than influence by attitude prevention of infectious diseases. This study aimed to examine the effect of variable knowledge infectious disease, hygiene and health knowledge, motivation prevention of infectious diseases, an attitude towards the behavior of infectious disease prevention. The research was conducted in Maros Regency, South Sulawesi Province with a quantitative approach survey method, which uses the questionnaire that measure all variables mentioned above. The population in this study is the district's communities sampled from the Turikale, Mandai and Bantimurung sub-District of 200 respondents. The Structural Equation Modeling (SEM) is used to assess significant relation between all variable. The results showed that infectious disease prevention knowledge, attitudes prevention of infectious diseases affect the community behavior of infectious disease prevention, while knowledge of hygiene and health, communicable disease prevention motivation does not affect the behavior of infectious disease prevention. These results, suggest that knowledge of hygiene and health and prevention of infectious diseases motivation of concern that the incidence of infectious diseases, especially pulmonary tuberculosis, dengue fever, and diarrhea in Maros is not increased.
The Design of Curriculum Development Based on Entrepreneurship through Balanced Scorecard Approach
Author: Hidayat, Muhammad
Date: 2015-00-00
Type: Journal Articles
Subjects: Foreign Countries,Curriculum Development,Entrepreneurship,Needs Assessment,Business Administration Education,Evaluation Methods,Planning,Strategic Planning,Educational Strategies,Qualitative Research,Observation,College Students,Interviews,Skill Development,Job Skills

This research is intended to develop curriculum based on entrepreneurship through balanced scorecard approach at the School of Business or &quot;Sekolah Tinggi Ilmu Ekonomi&quot; (STIE) Nobel Indonesia. In order to develop the curriculum, a need analysis in terms of curriculum development that involves all stakeholders at STIE Nobel in Indonesia has been conducted. This research found that the basic skills of entrepreneurship are the main data in the curriculum development based on entrepreneurship. The researchers classify those skills into four business perspectives in accordance with the principle of the balanced scorecard. This study showed that the balanced scorecard approach can be used as a means of mapping the curriculum and the theme for teaching entrepreneurship at STIE Nobel Indonesia.
A Review of Web Information Seeking Research: Considerations of Method and Foci of Interest
Author: Martzoukou, Konstantina
Date: 2005-01-00
Type: Journal Articles
Subjects: Internet,Web Sites,Information Seeking,Qualitative Research,Statistical Analysis,Research Methodology,Validity,Cognitive Style,Cognitive Ability,Expertise,Users (Information),Search Strategies,Context Effect,Cultural Context,Social Influences

Introduction: This review shows that Web information seeking research suffers from inconsistencies in method and a lack of homogeneity in research foci. Background: Qualitative and quantitative methods are needed to produce a comprehensive view of information seeking. Studies also recommend observation as one of the most fundamental ways of gaining direct knowledge of behaviour. User-centred research emphasises the importance of holistic approaches, which incorporate physical, cognitive, and affective elements. Problems: Comprehensive studies are limited; many approaches are problematic and a consistent methodological framework has not been developed. Research has often failed to ensure appropriate samples that ensure both quantitative validity and qualitative consistency. Typically, observation has been based on simulated rather than real information needs and most studies show little attempt to examine holistically different characteristics of users in the same research schema. Research also deals with various aspects of cognitive style and ability with variant definitions of expertise and different layers of user experience. Finally the effect of social and cultural elements has not been extensively investigated. Conclusion: The existing limitations in method and the plethora of different approaches allow little progress and fewer comparisons across studies. There is urgent need for establishing a theoretical framework on which future studies can be based so that information seeking behaviour can be more holistically understood, and results can be generalised.
Relevance as Process: Judgements in the Context of Scholarly Research
Author: Anderson, Theresa Dirndorfer
Date: 2005-01-00
Type: Journal Articles
Subjects: Interaction,Longitudinal Studies,Ethnography,Decision Making,Scholarship,Researchers,Qualitative Research,Logical Thinking,Research Methodology,Goal Orientation,Information Seeking,Information Retrieval,College Faculty

Introduction: This paper discusses how exploring the research process in-depth and over time contributes to a fuller understanding of interactions with various representations of information. Method. A longitudinal ethnographic study explored decisions made by two informants involved in scholarly research. Relevance assessment and information seeking were observed as part of informants' own ongoing research projects. Fieldwork used methods of discovery that allowed informants to shape the exploration of the practices surrounding the evolving understandings of their topics. Analysis: Inductive analysis was carried out on the qualitative data collected over a two-year period of judgements observed on a document-by-document basis. The paper introduces broad categories that point to the variability and richness of the ways that informants used representations of information resources to make relevance judgements. Results: Relevance judgements appear to be drivers of the search and research processes informants moved through during the observations. Focusing on research goals rather than on retrieval tasks brings us to a fuller understanding of the relationship between ultimate research goals and the articulation of those goals in interactions with information systems. Conclusion: Relevance assessment is a process that unfolds in the doing of a search, the making of judgements and the using of texts and representations of information.
From Information Behaviour Research to the Design of Information Systems: The Cognitive Work Analysis Framework
Author: Fidel, Raya
Date: 2004-10-00
Type: Journal Articles
Subjects: Information Systems,Information Science,Interaction,Design,Holistic Approach,Interdisciplinary Approach,Behavior,Information Seeking,Environmental Influences,Models

Cognitive Work Analysis is a conceptual framework that makes it possible to analyse the forces that shape human-information interaction. This analysis can then be directly transformed to design requirements for information systems. Its approach is work-centred, rather than user-centred, as it analyses the constraints and goals that shape information behaviour in the work place, regardless of the specific individuals who are involved. Being a holistic approach, it examines simultaneously several dimensions: the environmental, organizational, social, activity, and individual. As a result, applying the framework requires a multi-disciplinary approach. It provides concepts and templates to facilitate an analysis of complex phenomena, without reducing their complexity. As a framework, it is a structure that accommodates any relevant theory, model, or method. Cognitive Work Analysis has proved to be an effective approach to the study of human information behaviour for the purpose of designing information systems.