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Understanding public opinion and discussion dynamics of digital humans on social media: an analysis of sentiment, themes and user characteristics
Junming Xiang, Shixuan FuThe emergence of artificial intelligence-generated content (AIGC) technology has markedly enhanced the capabilities of digital human content generation and natural language…
Accessibility services needs of visually impaired patrons in public libraries: a grounded theory study of China
Yajun Guo, Zhenyang Liu, Yi Ruo Guo, Xuying Kou, Zihan JinPublic libraries are strong advocates of the development of accessibility for people with disabilities. Understanding the accessibility services needs of visually impaired patrons…
Transitioning from inhibition to contextual emergence: investigating the mechanisms underlying the marginalization of county-level public libraries in China
Zijian Wang, Ximing Xiao, Shiwei Fu, Qinggong ShiThis study aims to uncover the mechanisms behind the marginalization of county-level public libraries.
Innovative use of virtual reality simulation technology for pet health care education: a hybrid system for cardiopulmonary resuscitation training
Ying Geng, Huai-Ying Huang, Ching-Hui Chen, Pei-Hsuan LinThis study is a pilot study exploring the usefulness and ease of use of a prototype VR PetCPR system and discusses the possibility of using it to facilitate pet healthcare skills…
Incidental learning in EFL learners’ vocabulary accumulation: the lens of dual process theory
Shanshan Shang, Sen GengDrawing on dual process theory as the overarching framework, this study investigates how different types of incidental vocabulary learning yield different performance, repetition…
Co-designing with library stakeholders: building a national virtual library
Chae Yeon Lee, Kung Jin LeeThis paper states the application of co-design methods in building a national virtual library in a metaverse environment with an interest in digital transformation.
Chinese libraries’ communication influence based on the Douyin communication index
Xin Chen, Yingxi LiuIn Chinese libraries, short video platforms have emerged as a channel for new media marketing. Thus, this study aims to explore libraries’ communication influence on China’s…
Emerging technologies and higher education libraries: a bibliometric analysis of the global literature
Sara Bibi Mitha, Mousin OmarsaibThis paper explores emerging technologies in higher education libraries indexed in the Web of Science core collection and Scopus for the periods between 1994 and 2024 (January 18…
Multimedia technologies for Chinese art and culture education in the museum: a quantitative study using the 5E instructional model
Yin Ping Chan, Apple Hiu Ching Lam, Dickson K.W. ChiuThe Hong Kong Palace Museum (HKPM) showcases China’s rich heritage with multimedia technologies. This research examines the effectiveness of the museum’s exhibition, visitors’…
Perceived risks and use of social media for COVID-19 information
Sanghee Oh, Sue Yeon SynThis study aimed to examine the impact of perceived risks of COVID-19 and users’ intention to continually use social media for COVID-19 information, thereby revealing social media…
Research on personal digital hoarding behaviors of college students based on personality traits theory: the mediating role of emotional attachment
Xiao Xie, Tianci Song, Li Li, Weihan Jiang, Xinyuan Gao, Liwang Shu, Yongmei LiuThis study investigates the influence of personality traits on the personal digital hoarding behaviors of college students. Emotional attachment is included as a mediating…
Analysis of efficiency and influencing factors of knowledge services in public libraries: the evidence from China
Li Jiaxuan, Du Xiuxiu, Chu JiewangThe purpose of this study is to quantify and evaluate the efficiency of knowledge services public libraries (PLKS) in China and to analyze the factors affecting the efficiency of…
Exploring the structural relationships between augmented reality quality, perceived value, and psychological well-being in museum applications: a PLS-SEM analysis
Dongming Ma, Anping Cheng, Hao QianThe purpose of the study is to examine the impact of augmented reality (AR) on users' tour experience and psychological well-being in museums. The study utilizes the Information…
Based on the S–O–R theory adoption intention of blockchain technology in libraries: a two-stage analysis SEM–PLS and ANN
Asad Ullah Khan, Saeed Ullah Jan, Muhammad Naeem Khan, Fazeelat Aziz, Jan Muhammad Sohu, Johar Ali, Maqbool Khan, Sohail Raza ChohanBlockchain, a groundbreaking technology that recently surfaced, is under thorough scrutiny due to its prospective utility across different sectors. This research aims to delve…
Role of higher education institutions in developing digital competence in Sultanate of Oman: a step towards achieving Vision 2040
Vibha Bhandari, Vikram MohiteThe study aims to assess Oman's preparedness for digital competency on three parameters: knowledge, technology, and future readiness. Second, it aims to identify critical areas of…
Unlocking the secrets of daily app switching: a comprehensive guide to mastering both intra-app and inter-app search strategies
Jing Chen, Hongli ChenThe purpose of this research is to provide insights into the daily search strategies of users, which can inform the enhancement of search experiences across multiple applications…
The impact of COVID-19 on infodemic research: a bibliometric analysis of global publications
Hendy Abdualla Ahmed, Ismail Osman, Heba MariObjective is to investigate the effects of COVID-19 on the performance and productivity of infodemic research. A comprehensive bibliometric analysis is conducted using data…
Impact of immersion experience on encountering information adoption: experimental evidence from AI virtual live streaming under the algorithmic recommendation
Chunnian Liu, Ling Xiang, Lan YiThe purpose of this paper is to explore the factors influencing the encountering information adoption of virtual live streaming from the perspective of the immersion experience…
The role of languages: adopting the motivation-opportunity-ability (MOA) model to explore information sharing patterns among multilingual users in the Chinese cultural context
Shu Fan, Shengyi Yao, Dan WuCulture is considered a critical aspect of social media usage. The purpose of this paper is to explore how cultures and languages influence multilingual users' cross-cultural…
Predictors of adoption of blockchain technology by academic libraries in Nigeria
Mutairu Oyewale Akintunde, Halimah Odunayo AmudaThis study aimed to predict and understand the academic libraries' probability of successful adoption of blockchain within the lens of integrated technology acceptance model (TAM…
Privacy disclosure on social media: the role of platform features, group effects, trust and privacy concern
Jia Wang, Qianqian Cao, Xiaogang ZhuThis study aims to examine the effects of multidimensional factors of platform features, group effects and emotional attitudes on social media users’ privacy disclosure intention.
Cyber-physical metaverse learning in cultural sustainable education
Ying-Hsun Lai, Yu-Shan Lin, Yao-Chung Chang, Shih-Yeh ChenEducation for sustainable development (ESD) is a developing educational concept that aims to achieve economic, social and environmental sustainability through education. Cultural…
Improving students' perceived learning outcomes through experiential learning: a course design of the blended e-learning environment
Chung-Jen WangExperiential learning is considered to be a crucial factor in students' perceived learning outcomes. This study aims to explore the development of a mechanism in hospitality…
Social engineering awareness and resilience in Egypt: a quantitative exploration
Ahmed Shehata, Metwaly EldakarSocial engineering is crucial in today’s digital landscape. As technology advances, malicious individuals exploit human judgment and trust. This study explores how age, education…
Using semantic differential method to evaluate users’ olfactory perceptions in academic library
Yingying Yu, Wencheng Su, Zhangping Lu, Guifeng Liu, Wenjing NiSpatial olfactory design in the library appears to be a practical approach to enhance the coordination between architectural spaces and user behaviors, shape immersive activity…
Mapping the landscape of digital cultural heritage research: a quantitative and visual bibliometric study
Yong Huang, Xiangfeng He, Zhiguang Lian, Zhirong YangThis study explores the deep integration of digital technology and cultural heritage to promote the preservation and inheritance of cultural heritage. Focusing on Digital Cultural…
A scientometric analysis of bibliotherapy: mapping the research landscape
Jeena Joseph, Jobin Jose, Anat Suman Jose, Gliu G. Ettaniyil, Sreena V. NairBibliotherapy, a therapeutic approach that uses books and reading materials to promote psychological well-being and personal growth, has become more prevalent in recent years…
China’s spatial and temporal position in the global research network of information behavior and its current development dynamics
Yang Gou, Rui Li, Zhibo ZhuangThis paper aims to objectively present the research dynamics of China in the field of information behavior and its development trends. Firstly, it incorporates China’s research in…
Influencing factors and action paths for public crisis governance performance improvement in digital twin cities
Shaonan Shan, Yipeng Song, Chunjuan Wang, Wenyan JiThrough the study, we identified four effective paths to improve governance performance and also found the key direction for future research on digital twin urban implementation…
Using augmented reality games to support sustainable development goal learning among young students: a true-experimental study
Pan Ai-Jou, Bo-Yuan Cheng, Pao-Nan Chou, Ying GengWe applied a true-experimental randomized control posttest design to collect and analyze quantitative and qualitative data to compare the effects of the AR and traditional board…
Factors affecting librarians’ intentions to engage in virtual storytimes
Soohyung Joo, Maria Cahill, Luke LeFebvre, Antonio Garcia, Averi ColeThis study investigated multiple factors associated with librarians’ intentions to engage in virtual storytimes in public libraries. Based on the theory of planned behavior, the…
From hype to reality: the changing landscape of MOOC research
Wiwit Ratnasari, Tzu-Chuan Chou, Chen-Hao HuangThis paper examines the evolution of massive open online courses (MOOCs) literature over the past 15 years and identifies its significant developments.
Social media use and subjective well-being among university students in Japan during the COVID-19 pandemic
Shaoyu Ye, Kevin K.W. HoThis study explored how the use of different social media is related to subjective well-being among university students during the COVID-19 pandemic in Japan.
Effect of interface layout design of a public library website on information-seeking experience for elderly people
Zhichuan Tang, Xuan Xu, Feifei Wang, Lekai Zhang, Min ZhuTargeting the common functions of the Zhejiang Library website, elderly individuals were invited to complete six experimental tasks on the improved website interfaces, and…
Multimedia information retrieval using content-based image retrieval and context link for Chinese cultural artifacts
Chung-Ming LoAn increasing number of images are generated daily, and images are gradually becoming a search target. Content-based image retrieval (CBIR) is helpful for users to express their…
Facilitators and barriers to dealing with questionable journals in management science
Mehdi Dadkhah, Fariborz Rahimnia, Aamir Raoof MemonScientific publishing has recently faced challenges in dealing with questionable (predatory and hijacked) journals. The presence of questionable journals in any field, including…
Two-way deviation: the impact of the deviation of horizontal and vertical answers on knowledge adoption in virtual Q&A communities
Ming Li, Jing LiangKnowledge adoption is the key to effective knowledge exchange in virtual question-and-answer (Q&A) communities. Although previous studies have examined the effects of knowledge…
Exploring the landscape of big data applications in librarianship: a bibliometric analysis of research trends and patterns
Md. Nurul Islam, Guangwei Hu, Murtaza Ashiq, Shakil AhmadThis bibliometric study aims to analyze the latest trends and patterns of big data applications in librarianship from 2000 to 2022. By conducting a comprehensive examination of…
The information needs of users in the metaverse communities: a grounded theory study
Yajun Guo, Huifang Ma, Jiahua Zhou, Yanchen Chen, Yiming YuanThis article aims to understand users' information needs in the metaverse communities and to analyze the similarities and differences between their information needs and those of…
Applying STEM and extended reality technologies to explore students' artificial intelligence learning performance and behavior for sustainable development goals
Yu-Sheng Su, Wen-Ling Tseng, Hung-Wei Cheng, Chin-Feng LaiTo support achieving sustainable development goals (SDGs), we integrated science, technology, engineering and math (STEM) and extended reality technologies into an artificial…
Seeking information about Covid-19 vaccine on social media: a moderated mediated model of antecedents and behavioral outcomes
Amara Malik, Talat Islam, Khalid Mahmood, Alia ArshadSocial media have been playing a critical role in seeking and sharing health related information and consequently shaping individuals’ health behaviors. This study investigates…
How do online reviews influence answer adoption in virtual Q&A communities? A signaling theory perspective
Jing Liang, Ming Li, Xuanya ShaoThe purpose of this study is to explore the impact of online reviews on answer adoption in virtual Q&A communities, with an eye toward extending knowledge exchange and community…
Unleashing the power of AI: a systematic review of cutting-edge techniques in AI-enhanced scientometrics, webometrics and bibliometrics
Hamid Reza Saeidnia, Elaheh Hosseini, Shadi Abdoli, Marcel AusloosThe study aims to analyze the synergy of artificial intelligence (AI), with scientometrics, webometrics and bibliometrics to unlock and to emphasize the potential of the…
Application of artificial intelligence in libraries: a bibliometric analysis and visualisation of research activities
Prihana Vasishta, Navjyoti Dhingra, Seema VasishtaThis research aims to analyse the current state of research on the application of Artificial Intelligence (AI) in libraries by examining document type, publication year, keywords…
Sustainable education on improving the quality of peer assessment: design and implementation of an online deep learning-based peer assessment system
Kuan-Cheng Lin, Nien-Tzu Li, Mu-Yen ChenAs global issues such as climate change, economic growth, social equality and the wealth gap are widely discussed, education for sustainable development (ESD) allows every human…
Craft representation network and innovative heritage: the Forbidden City’s cultural and creative products in a complex perspective
Xin Feng, Lei Yu, Weilong Tu, Guoqiang ChenWith the development of science and technology, more creators are trying to use new crafts to represent the cultural trends of the social media era, which makes cultural heritage…
Effects of blockchain technology (BT) on the university librarians and libraries: a systematic literature review (SLR)
Khurram Shahzad, Shakeel Ahmad Khan, Abid IqbalThe objectives of the study were to identify the effects of blockchain technology (BT) on the university librarians, the impact of BT on the university library services and to…
Digital reading: a bibliometric and visualization analysis
Wenyan Yu, Yiping Jiang, Tingting FuThis study holistically and systematically consolidates the available research on digital reading to reveal the research trends of the past 20 years. Moreover, it explores the…
Advancing elderly healthcare: adapting UTAUT2 with inhibitors for wearable device continuance
Ruo-yu Liang, Yin Li, Wei WeiWearable health devices (WHDs) have demonstrated significant potential in assisting elderly adults with proactive health management by utilizing sensors to record and monitor…
Designing an axial code pattern for absorptive capacity of knowledge in academic libraries: examining the effect of individual and organizational learning
Mojtaba Kaffashan Kakhki, Joel R. Malin, Farahnaz Naderbeigi, Iman Maleksadati, Hassan BehzadiThe purpose of the present study was to identify the conditions that affect the absorptive capacity (AC) of knowledge, discover its consequences and design an AC paradigm pattern…
An exploratory study of factors influencing user app abandonment on smartphones
Shaobo Liang, Ziyi Wei, Lan ZangNot all apps can be favored on a smartphone. Users are bound to abandon some if they lose value. Analyzing the reasons behind this phenomenon can help develop strategies for…
Collective impression management and collective privacy concerns in co-owned information disclosure: the mediating role of relationship support and relationship risk
Yafei Feng, Yan Zhang, Lifu LiThe privacy calculus based on a single stakeholder failed to explain users' co-owned information disclosure owing to the uniqueness of co-owned information. Drawing on collective…
What's up in WhatsApp research: a comprehensive analysis of 12,947 papers indexed in Dimensions.ai
Manoj Kumar Verma, Mayank YuvarajIn recent years, instant messaging platforms like WhatsApp have gained substantial popularity in both academic and practical domains. However, despite this growth, there is a lack…
Social media analytics for academic music library: a case study of CUHK center for Chinese Music Studies
Bing Xue, Rui Yao, Zengyu Ye, Cheuk Ting Chan, Dickson K.W. Chiu, Zeyu ZhongWith the rapid development of social media, many organizations have begun to attach importance to social media platforms. This research studies the management and the use of…
From traditional to emerging technologies in supporting smart libraries. A bibliometric and thematic approach from 2013 to 2022
Asad Ullah Khan, Zhiqiang Ma, Mingxing Li, Liangze Zhi, Weijun Hu, Xia YangThe evolution from emerging technologies to smart libraries is thoroughly analyzed thematically and bibliometrically in this research study, spanning 2013 through 2022. Finding…
A study of Yemeni EFL students' perceptions on the role of learning technologies in developing creativity and autonomy
Wagdi Rashad Ali Bin-Hady, Jamal Kaid Mohammed AliThis study probed the impact of using learning technologies (LT) on developing Yemeni English as a foreign language (EFL) students' autonomy and creativity toward English language…
The shift in research trends related to artificial intelligence in library repositories during the coronavirus pandemic
Prasetyo Adi Nugroho, Nove E. Variant Anna, Noraini IsmailThis study sought to analyze the correlation between artificial intelligence (AI) and libraries and examine whether there were any shifts in research trends related to these two…
ChatGPT and the AI revolution: a comprehensive investigation of its multidimensional impact and potential
Mohd AfjalThe aim of the study is to understand the transformative impact of ChatGPT on artificial intelligence (AI) research, its applications, implications, challenges and potential to…
Examining themes of social media users' opinion on remote work during COVID-19 pandemic: a justice theory perspective
Yunfei Xing, Yuming He, Justin Z. ZhangThe coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) pandemic caused significant disruption to the global labor market, resulting in a rapid transition toward remote work, e-commerce and…
Mapping of the selected literature on robotic technology applications in libraries based on Scopus database: a subjective computational review
Bwsrang Basumatary, Mayank Yuvaraj, Nitesh Kumar Verma, Manoj Kumar VermaAdopting and implementing robotic technology applications in the library is a significant technological up-gradation today. The purpose of this study was to evaluate selected…
Exploring the dimensions of ChatGPT in English language learning: a global perspective
Wagdi Rashad Ali Bin-Hady, Abdu Al-Kadi, Abduljalil Hazaea, Jamal Kaid Mohammed AliThe proliferation of ChatGPT, as in many other digital technologies and social media, has increasingly impacted many aspects of modern life, including second and foreign language…
A structural equation model analysis of English for specific purposes students' attitudes regarding computer-assisted language learning: UTAUT2 model
Adel Bessadok, Mustafa HersiThe objective of this study is to investigate the key determinants affecting the acceptance and utilization of Blackboard as a Computer-Assisted Language Learning (CALL) platform…
A novel data quality framework for assessment of scientific lecture video indexing
Hamid Hassani, Azadeh Mohebi, M.J. Ershadi, Ammar JalalimaneshThe purpose of this research is to provide a framework in which new data quality dimensions are defined. The new dimensions provide new metrics for the assessment of lecture video…
How to improve elderly users' intention to use public digital cultural services: from the perspective of trust
Yuwen Hua, Honglei Lia Sun, Ya ChenThis study aims to explore the relationship between elderly users' trust in public digital cultural services (PDCS) and their intention to use PDCS, and reveal the factors…
Development and maturity of co-word thematic clusters: the field of linked data
Elaheh Hosseini, Kimiya Taghizadeh Milani, Mohammad Shaker SabetnasabThis research aimed to visualize and analyze the co-word network and thematic clusters of the intellectual structure in the field of linked data during 1900–2021.
How is the development of library and information science in China?
Weijie ZhuThe research in this paper aims to investigate the development of Library and Information Science in Chinese universities. Specifically, it focuses on understanding the spatial…
Utilizing health-related text on social media for depression research: themes and methods
Sumei Yao, Fan Wang, Jing Chen, Quan LuSocial media texts as a data source in depression research have emerged as a significant convergence between Information Management and Public Health in recent years. This paper…
Perpetrators' perspective on cyberbullying: a qualitative systematic review with bibliometric analysis
Suhans Bansal, Naval Garg, Jagvinder SinghCyberbullying has become one of the reasons behind the increase in psychological and medical problems. A need to prevent recurrences of cyberbullying incidents and discourage…
Ukrainian arts and humanities research in Scopus: a bibliometric analysis
Serhii Nazarovets, Olesya MryglodThis article presents the results of a quantitative analysis of Ukrainian arts and humanities (A&H) research from 2012 to 2021, as observed in Scopus. The overall publication…
The role of personality traits and the ability to detect fake news in predicting information avoidance during the COVID-19 pandemic
Mahdieh Mirzabeigi, Mahsa Torabi, Tahereh JowkarThe objective of this study was to investigate the impacts of personality traits and the ability to detect fake news on information avoidance behavior. It also examined the effect…
Lockdowns during the COVID-19 pandemic among small island developing states and Guam
Leila C. Kabigting, Maria Claret M. Ruane, Kristina C. SayamaDuring the COVID-19 pandemic, lockdowns were implemented to achieve two goals: (1) to reduce the number of COVID-19 cases and (2) to reduce the number of COVID-19 deaths. In this…
Patterns of artificial intelligence policies in China: a nationwide perspective
Kaili Wang, Ke Dong, Jiachun Wu, Jiang WuThe purpose of this paper is to identify the historical trends and status of the national development of artificial intelligence (AI) from a nationwide perspective and to enable…
Evaluation and optimization of supply factor efficiency for public digital cultural services in China
Zijian Wang, Qingong Shi, Qunzhe DingThis investigation is designed to quantify and appraise the efficiency of resource distribution in the provision of public digital cultural services in China. By acknowledging and…
An assessment of blockchain academia and news developments: a bibliometric and text-mining analysis
Chien-Wen Shen, Phung Phi TranThis study aims to provide a more complete picture of blockchain development by combining numerous methodologies with diverse data sources, such as academic papers and news…
Research hotspots, trends and opportunities on the metaverse in health education: a bibliometric analysis
Gokhan Agac, Ferit Sevim, Omer Celik, Sedat Bostan, Ramazan Erdem, Yusuf Ileri YalcinThe metaverse offers great potential for creating a new educational environment with unique experiences. Currently, it has been integrated into many stages of education, including…
Social mediametrics: the mention laws and patterns of scientific literature
Rongying Zhao, Weijie Zhu, He Huang, Wenxin ChenSocial mediametrics is a subfield of measurement in which the emphasis is placed on social media data. This paper analyzes the trends and patterns of paper comprehensively…
Examining the role of metadiscourse in collaborative knowledge building community
Shaoming Chai, Emily Pey-Tee Oon, Yuan Chai, Zuokun LiMetadiscourse is an important dialogue technique used in productive knowledge building to help a group evaluate and advance their knowledge progress. Previous studies have…
Development of smart academic library services with Internet of Things technology: a qualitative study in Hong Kong
Hoi Ching Cheung, Yan Yin Marco Lo, Dickson K.W. Chiu, Elaine W.S. KongThis study examines academic librarians' perceptions and attitudes toward Internet of Things (IoT) applications in Hong Kong academic libraries and the problems and possible…
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