Social media in academics and research: 21st‐century tools to turbocharge education, collaboration, and dissemination of research findings

2020 ◽  
Vol 77 (5) ◽  
pp. 688-699 ◽  
Author(s):  
Amy H Deeken ◽  
Sanjay Mukhopadhyay ◽  
Xiaoyin ‘Sara’ Jiang
Keyword(s):  
Social Media ◽  
21St Century ◽  
Dissemination Of Research ◽  
Research Findings ◽  
21St Century Tools

scholarly journals Publishing in transition – do we still need scientific journals?

2015 ◽  
Author(s):  
Alexander Grossmann
Keyword(s):  
Social Networks ◽  
21St Century ◽  
Overwhelming Majority ◽  
Scientific Journals ◽  
Dissemination Of Research ◽  
Research Findings ◽  
The Times ◽  
New Research

Abstract For decades, scientific journals were the only way to communicate new research findings. Up until today, very little has changed in that respect. The overwhelming majority of all scientific journals still functions as they did in the times when there was no Internet, no social networks, or crowd-based knowledge platforms. Is this form of dissemination of research findings still suitable in the 21st century? The author says: no.

scholarly journals Developing the Digital Artifact for the Sustainability of Marketing Research Results

2019 ◽  
Vol 11 (23) ◽  
pp. 6554
Author(s):  
Shen ◽  
de la Garza
Keyword(s):  
Social Media ◽  
Text Mining ◽  
Rapid Development ◽  
Marketing Research ◽  
Digital Tools ◽  
Digital Tool ◽  
Research Results ◽  
Dissemination Of Research ◽  
Research Findings ◽  
Digital Artifact

The rapid development of technology transforms the way researchers conduct projects, communicate with others, and disseminate findings. In addition to traditional presentations of research results, this paper argues that building a digital artifact is another optional method for the dissemination of research findings from the perspective of marketing. Thus, 20 Irish and Chinese micro-influencers were investigated from March 2016 to March 2019, and their microblogs were analyzed by text mining techniques. Consequently, the paper finds four types of keywords that micro-influencers apply to their marketing on social media. Based on the marketing keywords, a digital tool is designed to label fashion keywords in the microblogging automatically. The proposed tool not only contributes to model fashion bloggers’ content and increase the influence of marketing on social media but also enlightens marketing scholars to develop digital tools for the sustainability of disseminating research results.

scholarly journals The effect of an infographic promotion on research dissemination and readership: A randomized controlled trial

CJEM ◽  
2018 ◽  
Vol 20 (6) ◽  
pp. 826-833 ◽  
Author(s):  
Simon Huang ◽  
Lynsey J. Martin ◽  
Calvin H. Yeh ◽  
Alvin Chin ◽  
Heather Murray ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Social Media ◽  
Controlled Trial ◽  
Research Articles ◽  
Research Dissemination ◽  
Randomized Controlled ◽  
Study Find ◽  
Dissemination Of Research ◽  
Social Media Platforms ◽  
Research Findings ◽  
Social Media Strategy

CLINICIAN’S CAPSULEWhat is known about the topic?Infographics are graphical illustrations of complex ideas that are broadly shared on social media platforms.What did this study ask?What is the effect of a social media strategy using infographics on the readership and dissemination of research articles?What did this study find?Infographic articles were associated with increased Altmetric scores and abstract views, but not full-text views.Why does this study matter to clinicians?The promotion of articles with infographics may increase awareness and dissemination of research findings among clinicians.

Communicating about the brain in the digital era

2017 ◽  
Author(s):  
Julie M. Robillard ◽  
Emily Wight
Keyword(s):  
Brain Health ◽  
Ethical Considerations ◽  
Participatory Communication ◽  
Health Decision Making ◽  
Digital Era ◽  
Health Decision ◽  
Dissemination Of Research ◽  
Research Findings ◽  
Science Community

Neuroscience communication is at a turning point, with tremendous opportunity for growth and democratization. The rise of the web and social media as platforms for dissemination of research findings and stakeholder engagement presents both unique opportunities and critical ethical considerations. Online- and mobile-based information and services for brain health may enhance the autonomy of users in health decision-making. However, nonadherence to ethical norms, such as informed consent and conflict of interest by digital content creators, may lead to harm. The challenges of communicating neuroscience in the digital era will require the rejection of the traditional top-down dissemination of research findings by the science community. Communicators must embrace participatory communication models, frame science in non-sensationalized, lay-friendly terms, improve the ethics of online resources and web users’ ability to assess the quality of information and source material, and educate scientists in the importance of transparency and public engagement.

scholarly journals Researchers' perspectives on open access scholarly communication in Tanzanian public universities

2009 ◽  
Vol 11 (4) ◽  
Author(s):  
F.W. Dulle ◽  
M.K. Minishi-Majanja
Keyword(s):  
Social Sciences ◽  
Open Access ◽  
Public Universities ◽  
Research Output ◽  
Scholarly Communication ◽  
Open Access Publishing ◽  
Institutional Repositories ◽  
Recognition Quality ◽  
Dissemination Of Research ◽  
Research Findings

This research explored the awareness, usage and perspectives of Tanzanian researchers on open access as a mode of scholarly communication. A survey questionnaire targeted 544 respondents selected through stratified random sampling from a population of 1088 university researchers of the six public universities in Tanzania. With a response rate of 73%, the data were analysed using the Statistical Package for Social Sciences. The study reveals that the majority of the researchers were aware of and were positive towards open access. Findings further indicate that the majority of researchers in Tanzanian public universities used open access outlets more to access scholarly content than to disseminate their own research findings. It seems that most of these researchers would support open access publishing more if issues of recognition, quality and ownership were resolved. Thus many of them supported the idea of establishing institutional repositories at their respective universities as a way of improving the dissemination of local content. The study recommends that public universities and other research institutions in the country should consider establishing institutional repositories, with appropriate quality assurance measures, to improve the dissemination of research output emanating from these institutions.

The Dissemination of Research Findings: Some Limitations Revealed When Attempting a Meta-Analysis

1986 ◽  
Vol 20 (3) ◽  
pp. 384-385 ◽  
Author(s):  
A. F. Jorm
Keyword(s):  
Alzheimer’S Disease ◽  
Alzheimer's Disease ◽  
Meta Analysis ◽  
Descriptive Statistics ◽  
Additional Information ◽  
Dissemination Of Research ◽  
Drug Treatments ◽  
Research Findings

A meta-analysis of the literature on drug treatments for Alzheimer's disease revealed the following limitations in the dissemination of research findings: multiple publication of findings, failure to report basic descriptive statistics and failure to respond to written requests for additional information on the research. The possible reasons for these problems and remedies for them are discussed.

A multiperspective on the broad dissemination of research findings to past research participants and the community-at-large

2021 ◽  
Author(s):  
Tilicia L Mayo-Gamble ◽  
Jennifer Cunningham-Erves ◽  
Chioma Kas-Osoka ◽  
George W Johnson ◽  
Nicole Frazier ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Past Research ◽  
Critical Element ◽  
Community Members ◽  
Research Participants ◽  
Funding Agencies ◽  
Semistructured Interviews ◽  
Dissemination Of Research ◽  
Research Findings ◽  
Dissemination Process ◽  
Research Continuum

Abstract Dissemination of research findings to past research participants and the community-at-large is a critical element to improving health outcomes, yet it is often overlooked by researchers. Few studies have explored how to provide study findings to the community, and no studies have investigated how community members can be involved in this process. This study explored views on the broad dissemination of research findings to community members and the role of the community in the dissemination process. We conducted a comparative analysis from the perspective of researchers, community members, and program officers (POs) from national health research funding agencies. Semistructured interviews were conducted with community members (African American, N = 10; Latino, N = 10), academic researchers (N = 10), and POs (N = 5). Thematic analysis was utilized in which codes and themes were created. One cross-cutting theme was identified, Views on Disseminating Research Findings to Communities. There were three additional themes identified among community members, five among researchers, and four among POs. All groups perceived the value of dissemination to communities as meaningful and ethical. Groups differed in their perceptions of prioritization of dissemination audiences. This study highlighted consensus on the value of broad dissemination to the community-at-large and identified areas of insufficiency in the translational research continuum that could be expanded or improved to ensure targeted groups receive the intended benefits of positive research findings. The long-term benefit of disseminating findings to the community-at-large is increased acceptability of interventions and reduced mistrust in research and researchers.

The use of bibliographic management software by Indian library and information science professionals

2014 ◽  
Vol 42 (3) ◽  
pp. 499-513 ◽  
Author(s):  
Shri Ram ◽  
John Paul Anbu K.
Keyword(s):  
Online Survey ◽  
Information Science ◽  
Library And Information Science ◽  
Management Software ◽  
Content Type ◽  
Dissemination Of Research ◽  
Research Findings ◽  
Information Professionals ◽  
Library Professionals

Purpose – The purpose of this study is to have a closer look at the awareness of referencing utilities among the library professionals in India. In a research environment, referencing and bibliography play an important role in the dissemination of research findings through scholarly writings. Citing references while writing scholarly articles has become more eloquent mainly due to the availability of a range of bibliography management utilities. Currently, there are various types of Bibliography Management Software (BMS) available for the management of the citation, referencing and compiling bibliographies. Librarians have a crucial role to play in helping the faculty, students and research scholars in the process of writing their scholarly articles and theses, especially in the area of referencing. Design/methodology/approach – The study was conducted through an online survey with an aim to assess the perception, awareness and use of BMS by the Library and Information Science (LIS) professionals in India. Findings – In the academic environment, published results of research findings are crucial for the advancement of knowledge. The published research findings are often supported and disputed using the citation of previous studies. There are a number of supporting technologies that are intended to help in procuring needed citations and streamlining them for better research output. The role of the librarian in this endeavor is undisputed. This study shows that there is a need for strengthening the awareness of BMS at the institutional level and also hands-on experience is needed for library professionals to help in the process of research writing and advocate for adopting correct referencing style (citation style) while writing scholarly articles. Practical implications – The increased use of information and communication technology in the process of scholarly writing, especially in the search and retrieval of relevant articles and the availability of electronic journals and books, have resulted in an increased number of research articles being written by research scholars. The downside to this overflow of scholarly and creative writing is the incorrect way of using referencing style in the dissemination of research and the possibilities of malpractice and plagiarism. This study will help in creating awareness of the utility of citation and BMS in content writing, especially among library and information professionals, as they play an important role in facilitating research. Social implications – This study will be beneficial for the LIS professionals in understanding the effectiveness of their services when complemented by the use of technology-powered tools. Creating awareness of the use of BMS in content development in scholarly communication promises to create a flawless scholarly output as library professionals will help researchers in guiding research writings with correct referencing and citation. Originality/value – Use of BMS helps in the development of content in an organized, methodical and scientific way. The role of library and information professionals working with different researchers and scholars in advocating and practicing the use of BMS will go a long way in creating more streamlined content.

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