Journal Articles

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Articles. Typically the realization of research papers reporting original research findings published in a journal issue. (URI: http://purl.org/coar/resource_type/c_6501) Item types include:

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  • journal article
    • corrigendum
    • data paper
    • research article
    • review article
    • software paper
  • letter to the editor

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Browsing Journal Articles by Subject "Library and Information Science"

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    A descriptive study found low prevalence of presumed predatory publications in a subset of Cochrane reviews
    (Elsevier, 2022-12) Boulos, Leah; Rothfus, Melissa; Goudreau, Alex; Manley, Alison
    Objective: To examine the prevalence of presumed predatory publications in Cochrane reviews, which are considered the gold standard. Study Design and Setting: We selected two Cochrane Networks with broad scope: the Musculoskeletal, Oral, Skin and Sensory (MOSS) Network and the Public Health and Health Systems Network. From reviews produced by all Review Groups in those Networks in 2018 and 2019, we extracted included study citations published after 2000. For each citation, we assessed the journal and publisher using an algorithmic process based on characteristics known to be common among predatory publishers. Knowing that predatory status can be fluid and subjective, we scored citations on a spectrum from "reputable" to "presumed predatory" based on publication characteristics available at the time of assessment. Results: We extracted 6965 citations from 321 reviews. Of these citations, 5734 were published by entities widely accepted as reputable, leaving 1591 for further assessment. We flagged 75 citations as concerning. Discussion: Cochrane reviews across diverse topic areas included studies from flagged publishers, although this number is small. Because of this, there is potential for studies from predatory journals to influence the conclusions of systematic reviews. Researchers should stay aware of this potential threat to the quality of reviews.
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    Intercultural Communication and Online Course Support in Trinidad and Tobago
    (Johns Hopkins University Press, 2018) Bragdon, Marc
    This article discusses how intercultural communication theory informed an approach to information literacy support for the University of New Brunswick’s online MEd program in Trinidad and Tobago. By applying established frameworks for understanding and comparing cultural values across national groups, the author designed and implemented a hybrid support model that combines in-person workshops with regular online contact. The aim of this approach is to establish a context in which the motivations and learning preferences of students and support personnel are mutually acknowledged prior to navigating the online learning environment.
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    Practice and preservation: Format issues
    (2008) Bragdon, Marc; Burk, Alan; Charlong, Lisa; Nugent, Jason; Schreibman, S.; Seimans, R.
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    Regional differences in collecting freethought books in American public libraries: A case of self-censorship?
    (University of Chicago Press, 2012) Sloan, Stephen
    This study was conducted to determine if American public libraries located in an area of the country hostile to atheist (freethought) ideas collect atheist books at a lower rate than a region of the country more open to such ideas. The US General Social Survey was consulted to locate the contrasting regions. New York Times Best Seller lists were used to select recent (since September 11, 2001) atheist publications and contrasting books favorable to religion. Public library catalogs were then checked for holdings of these books. Purchases of atheist material differed significantly between the two regions, while purchases of religious materials showed no statistically significant difference. Possible explanations for the difference are explored, including censorship pressures, the exclusion of atheist thinking from the discourse of the community, and budgetary considerations.
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    The impact of information architecture on academic web site usability
    (1999) Gullikson, Shelley; Blades, Ruth; Bragdon, Marc; McKibbon, Shelley; Sparling, Marnie; Toms, Elaine, G.
    Recent studies of web‐site use indicate that people do not come to the web for an “experience”, they come for information. Yet, to date, web‐site design has been synonymous with the “look and feel” of a site overlooking the significance of a site’s information architecture. In this study, we assessed the effect of the information architecture of an academic web site: how information is categorised, labelled and presented, and how navigation and access are facilitated. Twenty‐four participants from six faculties attempted to answer typical questions often asked within an academic milieu. They were able to find the answers to just over half the questions successfully and, in subjective assessments, gave the site a failing grade. We address how the information architecture affected their ability to negotiate the site and, additionally, make recommendations for the key ingredients: information design, access tools, and navigational aids.