Journal of Knowledge-Research Studies

Assessing the awareness level of library and information science students of Allameh Tabatabai University about scientific communication

Document Type : Original Article

Authors

1 MA. in Knowledge and Information Science, Allameh Tabataba’i University, Tehran, Iran

2 Associate Professor, Dept. of Knowledge and Information Science, Allameh Tabataba’i University, Tehran, IRAN

3 Assistant Professor, Department of Cultural Studies and Communication, Institute for Humanities and Cultural Studies, Tehran, Iran

Abstract

Purpose: The present study assesses the level of awareness of library and information science students of Allameh Tabatabai University about scientific communication.

Method: The study was conducted using a survey-descriptive method. The research community consisted of 70 postgraduate library and information science students studying at Allameh Tabatabai University. The research tool was a researcher-designed questionnaire.

Results: Data analysis showed that in general, students were moderately familiar with examples of formal and informal scientific communication. Also, they were aware of individual and environmental factors affecting such communication. The highest level of awareness of library and information science students about individual factors affecting scientific communication related to the method of establishing personal communication, adherence to ethical principles in communication, the existence of cultural differences among people and scientific communities inside and outside the country, and the appearance and openness of the country. In addition, students used these tools in different ways while familiarizing themselves with various channels and tools for scientific communication. They were most aware of scientific communication tools and channels related to face-to-face communication, mobile phones, Telegram, and WhatsApp.

Conclusion: Postgraduate library and information science students at Allameh Tabatabai University were aware of scientific communication. However, due to the nature of the field, postgraduate students should try to create a rich scientific relationship with researchers and prominent people in various scientific fields while becoming more familiar with the concept of scientific communication.

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Journal of Knowledge-Research Studies
Volume 2, Issue 1 - Serial Number 3
June 2023
Pages 33-53
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