The role of knowledge management in driving academic advancement: empirical examination from the lens of the social cognitive theory
VINE Journal of Information and Knowledge Management Systems
ISSN: 2059-5891
Article publication date: 24 January 2023
Issue publication date: 21 August 2023
Abstract
Purpose
The purpose of this paper is to investigate the relationship between the attitudes, skills and knowledge-based researchers’ competencies (ASK-RC), academic affiliation (AA) and knowledge management (KM) and its effect on promoting the growth of scholarly international publications (SIPs).
Design/methodology/approach
This research takes a quantitative approach relying on primary data gathered through a questionnaire-based survey. The study’s target population includes lecturers, managers and researchers involved in research activities in educational institutions. To operationalize the research framework, this study used social cognitive theory (SCT) and the academic community served as an empirical field of study.
Findings
The primary findings of this research are twofold: ASK-RC and AA are positively and statistically significantly associated with SIP; KM moderates the influence of ASK-RC on SIP.
Originality/value
This research adds to the current body of literature on research productivity by providing new information and empirical evidence on improving research productivity and international publication. Moreover, this research offers a new approach to the existing literature stream by operationalizing an underexplored framework from the lens of SCT. This study explains why scientific research productivity is becoming increasingly important to academia and stakeholders. Because scientific works are motivated by the goal of addressing general socioeconomic and environmental concerns, it is possible to address this concern based on SCT. Therefore, this research offers theoretical and managerial implications that may interest academics, professionals and policymakers.
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Acknowledgements
This research is funded by University of Economics Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam based on the Decision No.: 4205/QĐ-BGDĐT from the Ministry of Education and Training dated on 10 November, 2021.
Citation
Ngo, Q.H., Le, T.T., Dang, H.P. and Nguyen-Viet, B. (2023), "The role of knowledge management in driving academic advancement: empirical examination from the lens of the social cognitive theory", VINE Journal of Information and Knowledge Management Systems, Vol. 53 No. 5, pp. 901-922. https://doi.org/10.1108/VJIKMS-09-2022-0289
Publisher
:Emerald Publishing Limited
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