The findings reveal insights into the perceptions of scholarly communication services, the challenges faced by Zambian researchers in accessing and utilising scholarly resources and potential strategies to enhance scholarly communication in the country.
Authors
Subaveerapandiyan A, Department of Library, Bennett University, Greater Noida, India; Department of Library, DMI-St. Eugene University, Lusaka, Zambia.
Saravanakumaran Subramani, Department of Library and Information Science, Hindustan Institute of Technology and Science (Deemed to Be University), Chennai, India.
Upasana Yadav, Bharati Vidyapeeths College of Engineering, New Delhi, India.
Kapata Mushanga, Department of Library and Information Science, DMI-St. Eugene University, Lusaka, Zambia.
Mohammad Amees, Global Library, O.P. Jindal Global University, Haryana, Sonipat, India.
Summary
This study examines the use of scholarly communication platforms in Zambia, exploring the perceptions, usage patterns and factors influencing the adoption and utilisation of these platforms among Zambian researchers and academics. Employing a cross-sectional survey design, the study gathered data from a sample of faculty members and researchers at selected universities in Zambia.
The survey instrument consisted of three sections, collecting information on demographic background, scholarly communication practices in Zambia and the scholarly communication platforms used by the academic community. The findings reveal insights into the perceptions of scholarly communication services, the challenges faced by Zambian researchers in accessing and utilising scholarly resources and potential strategies to enhance scholarly communication in the country.
Additionally, the study identifies the scholarly communication platforms most widely used by the Zambian academic community and the factors influencing their adoption and usage. This research contributes to the limited literature on scholarly communication in Zambia, providing valuable insights for stakeholders involved in promoting and enhancing scholarly communication practices within the country.
Published in: Libri
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