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The Moderating Role of Knowledge Inertia on the Relationship Between Organizational Learning Capability and Organizational Innovation
Get PDFPurpose: This study aims to explore the role of knowledge inertia in shaping the connection between organizational learning capability and organizational innovation.
Methodology: The research employed an analytical survey approach, with a sample size of 223 out of 350 employees from Amirul-Mominin Ahvaz Hospital selected using Cochran's formula. Data was gathered through a questionnaire with established validity based on previous studies (18 questions by Yavas & Celik (2020) for organizational learning capability (α = 0.853), 27 questions by Calik, Calisir & Cetinguc (2017) for organizational innovation (α=0.879), and 14 questions by Liao, Fei & Liu (2008) for knowledge inertia (α=0.826)). Statistical analysis was conducted using SPSS 24 and Amos software.
Findings: Results indicated that organizational learning capability (mean = 3.27), organizational innovation (mean = 3.23), and knowledge inertia (mean = 2.20). The study confirmed a significant impact of organizational learning capability on organizational innovation (β=0.85, t-value=12.814), with knowledge inertia playing a negative moderating role in this relationship (β=-0.207, t-value=-2.168).
Conclusion: While organizational learning capability positively influences organizational innovation, the presence of knowledge inertia acts as a barrier, inhibiting the full utilization of knowledge assets.
Value: Understanding and addressing knowledge inertia can enhance organizational innovation efforts, unlocking the potential for value creation through effective knowledge utilization
Review of Altmetric Index Articles of Iranian Medical Publications Indexed in PubMed Information Database in Scientific Social Media
Get PDFPurpose: The aim of this study is to explore the articles included in the Altmetric index of Iranian medical journals that are listed in the PubMed database within scientific social networks.
Methodology: This applied research utilized a survey methodology and a scientometric approach based on altmetric indicators. The statistical population for this study comprised all medical articles from 2018 available in the PubMed medical database. Data collection was facilitated through the use of the bookmarklet tool, which is accessible for free on the Altmetrics Institute website.
Findings: The results revealed that 23% of the articles mentioned at least once on social networks received an altmetric score. The average citation count for articles with an altmetric score was 2.91. The altmetric average for all articles was 0.6 compared to the average citation count of 1.6, indicating that articles received roughly a single citation for every altmetric score. Among social networks, Twitter was the most popular with 1036 articles (21%), followed closely by Mendeley with 935 articles (19%).
Conclusion: The coverage of altmetrics for articles in Iranian medical journals listed in the PubMed database was found to be satisfactory. The study also highlighted a significant and positive correlation between the number of citations received and the altmetric score, suggesting that articles with higher citation counts were also more frequently discussed on social networks.
Value: This article provides insights into the altmetrics of medical science articles indexed in a reputable medical database, with the measured indicators relevant for use in various scientific social networks
Evolution of Technologies in Libraries: A Text Mining Study
Get PDFThis paper analyses the evolution of technologies in libraries through the available literature appeared in Scopus database using a structured search string. A total of 926 documents, dealing with technologies in libraries, were identified and selected for creating a dataset. Further, a custom list of keywords representing various types of technologies used in libraries was prepared for matching and extracting the technological terms. This study employed a text mining approach to automatically identify technologies from the corpus of articles’ abstracts. Google Sheets and Python were used for data cleaning, pre-processing, analysis, and visualizations. The study found a dynamic transformation of technologies over the years and outlines the library practices and professional expertise in libraries
The Effect of Knowledge Gathering and Sharing Behavior on the Relationship Between Job Autonomy and Innovative Behavior of Librarians of Ahvaz University Libraries
Get PDFObjective: Job characteristics, including job autonomy, can significantly impact various work-related and behavioral outcomes for an organization’s employees. These outcomes encompass creativity within the work environment, as well as knowledge-related behaviors such as knowledge gathering, knowledge sharing, and innovation. On one hand, job independence provides the conditions necessary for the emergence of knowledge-related behaviors. On the other hand, it can also serve as a catalyst for innovation and innovative behaviors through knowledge behaviors. The primary objective of this study is to explore the role of knowledge gathering and sharing behaviors in the relationship between job autonomy and innovative behavior of librarians of Ahvaz universities.
Methodology: This study employed an applied research approach, using an analytical survey method. The statistical population of the research consisted of all librarians working in university libraries in Ahvaz in Iran. To determine the sample size, Morgan’s table was used. Given that the total number of librarians exceeded 120 individuals, a sample size of 92 respondents completed the questionnaires. The research data were analyzed using the Pearson correlation method and structural equation modeling (SEM) in SmartPLS and SPSS.
Findings: The research results indicate that knowledge gathering behavior has an effect on the relationship between job autonomy and innovative behavior of librarians of the university libraries of Ahvaz (ᵦ = 0.39). In addition, knowledge sharing behavior has an effect on the relationship between job autonomy and innovative behavior of the university libraries in Ahvaz (ᵦ = 0.42).
Conclusion: Giving special attention to human resources as the primary factor in knowledge gathering and sharing, job autonomy, and innovative behavior plays an important role in the development of the knowledge-sharing process and enhancing organizational empowerment in terms of discovering the hidden knowledge held by individuals. The study results highlight the significance of employee job independence across various dimensions: criteria, methods, and schedules. Such independence provides a valuable opportunity for employees to go beyond rigid procedures in their work, actively seeking to learn and share insights with their colleagues. Ultimately, this article aims to offer practical recommendations for achieving organizational goals within university libraries. According to the results, it is suggested that: Employees of university libraries and academic librarians should be encouraged to acquire knowledge and develop essential skills. This empowerment not only enriches their work but also opens up possibilities for innovative behaviors within their job responsibilities. Also, the independence of employees should be taken into consideration. Specifically, employees should be granted discretion and relative freedom when making decisions related to criteria, methods, and timing in performing their duties. This autonomy provides an opportunity for them to leverage their knowledge capacities and introduce new ideas and innovative behaviors within the context of the autonomy granted. By implementing these recommendations, organizations can foster a culture of continuous learning, creativity, and innovation among their library staff
The nature of Saemaul Undong as a rural development strategy: Topic modelling and text mining analysis
Get PDFObjective. This study aims to identify the core characteristics of Saemaul Undong, which was applied as a strategy for rural development in Korea, to analyse the role of government in the implementation process of this policy, and to put forward some implications for the developing countries to be able to apply its principles and the government’s roles for their own rural development.
Design/Methodology/Approach. The methods applied to the analysis are text mining analysis and topic modelling analysis, which are widely used in the field of social sciences nowadays. The data employed in this study are the guidelines regarding implementing the Saemaul Undong policy, which was drawn up by former president Park Chung Hee.
Results/Discussion. As a result of the analysis, it may be said that the core characteristics of Saemaul Undong policy include: emphasis on the role of Saemaul Undong leaders, financial support from the Government, cooperation of villagers, support from public officials, a spirit of self-help, and movement to promote rural development.
Conclusions. In conclusion, it is expected that the principles and implementation methods of the Saemaul Undong policy implemented in Korea in the 1970s can be applied to developing countries suffering from poverty in the future if they are appropriately modified to suit the conditions of developing countries.
Originality. So far, the important principles of Saemaul Undong's policy have not been studied through topic modeling, so fundamental principles have not been derived. This study has great significance because it systematically derived core principles through the topic modeling method
Accesibilidad en bibliotecas escolares del Departamento de Cordillera, Paraguay. Un estudio exploratorio
Get PDFSchool libraries play a crucial role in supporting learning within educational institutions by providing information resources and services to both students and teachers. It is essential that these resources be accessible to all without obstacles. Addressing accessibility in libraries involves ensuring equal opportunities for access to information in education. The objective of this exploratory study is to assess the state of school libraries in the Cordillera department of Paraguay with regard to accessibility for individuals with disabilities. This study demonstrates the existence of barriers in school libraries in Paraguay. Such barriers must be addressed and rectified in accordance with the guidelines outlined in international treaties signed by Paraguay, as well as the national accessibility regulation
Neuromarketing, Big Data e IA: La ciencia detrás del deseo de compra.
No full textThis report investigates the phenomenon of purchase desire through the lens of neuromarketing, a discipline that merges neuroscience and psychology to uncover how consumers make decisions. Neuromarketing is defined as the analysis of brain responses to marketing stimuli, highlighting its ability to shape consumer behavior and preferences. The report examines the brain processes involved in decision-making, identifying key areas such as the prefrontal cortex, responsible for planning and reasoning; the limbic system, which regulates emotions; and the reptilian brain, which controls basic instincts. These findings demonstrate that purchasing decisions are predominantly emotional rather than rational, challenging the traditional notion that consumers act logically.
The report also explores the intersection of neuromarketing and emerging technologies such as Big Data and Artificial Intelligence (AI). It discusses how these tools enable companies to personalize their marketing strategies by analyzing behavior patterns and individual preferences, thereby intensifying the desire to purchase by emotionally resonating with consumers. Furthermore, the ethical implications of neuromarketing are addressed, emphasizing the need for responsible practices that respect consumer privacy. In an environment where emotional manipulation can be effective, it is crucial to establish a balance between persuasion and ethics
Entre homens e livros: a Biblioteca do Itamaraty na gestão do José Maria da Silva Paranhos Júnior (Barão do Rio Branco), 1902-1912
No full textThe article presents the first results of an investigation carried out within the scope of the Research Group on Documentary Heritage; it is also the fruit of intense debate between the authors. The theme is the Itamaraty Historical Library, located in the city of Rio de Janeiro, Brazil, and linked to the current Ministry of Foreign Affairs. For this kind of what Matthew Battles called "Bibiography of a Library", when studying the "Widener Library" (2004), the aim was to understand and problematise, through documental resources, the context of creation in 1842. Reading and analysing the sources revealed the importance of certain collections considered to be foundational, due to the instrumental force they gave to the interests of the Ministry itself, as well as the chronological cut-off point for this work, i.e. 1902 and 1912. As Gabriel Naudé (1600-1653) once said, a library without organization and a purpose for its collection is a mere collection of books. Based on this premise, we conclude that during the period selected for this study, thanks to the forms of management devised by José Maria da Silva Paranhos Júnior, Baron of Rio Branco, books in the Itamaraty Historical Library became instruments that would subsidies’ the chancellery's decision-making processes, as well as acquiring a face associated with an information unit
Interfaces entre a mediação da informação e competência comunicativa: considerações teóricas sob uma perspectiva crítica
No full textThis paper discusses the interrelationship between two essential concepts: information mediation and communicative competence. It emphasizes that information mediation, when viewed as a learning process, plays a significant role in promoting communicative competence and facilitating collaboration between information professionals and informational subjects. The research conducted in this context is of a qualitative and theoretical nature, employing bibliographic research as the methodological approach of the reconstructive method. The text is based on authors specialized in the field of information mediation, such as Almeida Júnior (2009, 2015, 2018), who explores concepts such as information appropriation and proto-information, and González de Goméz (2003), who investigates information action. In addition, the text incorporates the contributions of Habermas (1980, 1987, 1989, 1990,1997, 2009), whose theories on communicative competence and communicative reasons are widely recognized. The research results emphasize theoretical perspectives that highlight the empowerment of individuals through the construction of discourse, dialogue, and solid justifications. This implies that information mediation can empower people, allowing them to participate in well-informed and well-founded discussions. The connections between information mediation and communicative competence become evident through the process of interaction and interpretation. This means that effective communication is not limited to mere information transmission; it also involves mutual understanding and proper interpretation of messages. The text highlights the importance of cultural influences in building the information and communication environment in social contexts, focusing on the informational environment. In summary, the text argues that information mediation plays a fundamental role in the development of communicative competence and in the promotion of individual emancipation. Furthermore, it suggests that future research should explore the relationships between communicative and informational approaches, both in the theoretical (epistemological) and practical (praxiological) levels, in order to enhance information mediation, making it more critical and effective
Fuentes de información económica y financiera nacionales e internacionales: una introducción
Get PDFThis document aims to offer a series of basic concepts on the characteristics of information sources in
the economic and financial field, as well as a selective, non-exhaustive overview of these sources. The document is structured in four chapters: 1.- General concepts and self-training resources; 2.- Publicsector information sources; 3.- Private sector information sources; 4.- Economic research information sources. Each source contains a presentation of the information and a description of the most interesting aspects: publications, databases, statistical information, etc