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Publication date: 10 May 2018

Ann E. Williams

This paper aims to unite framing theory with instructional practice through the introduction of a novel instructional activity.

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Purpose

This paper aims to unite framing theory with instructional practice through the introduction of a novel instructional activity.

Design/methodology/approach

This study is designed to showcase how framing theory can be used to inform educational practice.

Findings

In keeping with framing theory and effects, the exercise serves to strengthen and reinforce the investment of students. The feedback collected via the framing activity provides a means for professors to modify or re-frame course content to best meet students’ needs.

Research limitations/implications

Framing theory can be used as an effective means of developing instructional resources. Linking theory to practice within instructional design demonstrates the applied significance of framing theory, particularly within educational contexts.

Practical implications

By utilizing this activity on the first day of class, instructors can address institutional challenges posed by fluctuating enrollment. In addition, the information gathered from the activity will help instructors to cultivate a learning environment from students’ own wealth of experiences, interests and goals.

Originality/value

This paper introduces an innovative instructional activity designed to be used on the first day of a course. The primary objective of this technique is to guide students into establishing a personal connection to a course while providing a vehicle to tailor course content to students’ interests and expectations. This approach, which is not limited to a specific discipline, is a unique and effective means of uniting framing theory with instructional practice in order to develop a framework for a meaningful and memorable course.

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Information and Learning Science, vol. 119 no. 5/6
Type: Research Article
ISSN: 2398-5348

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Publication date: 7 November 2018

Ann E. Williams

This paper aims to analyze the strengths, weaknesses, opportunities and threats of the academic social networking, Academia.edu.

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This paper aims to analyze the strengths, weaknesses, opportunities and threats of the academic social networking, Academia.edu.

Design/methodology/approach

SWOT analysis is performed to evaluate the platform.

Findings

Academia.edu provides resources that enable scholars to heighten the impact and reach of their research within a digitally networked environment.

Originality/value

This is one of the first studies to evaluate the scholarly merits of Academia.edu.

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Information and Learning Science, vol. 119 no. 11
Type: Research Article
ISSN: 2398-5348

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Publication date: 13 March 2017

Ann E. Williams

The purpose of this article is to provide an overview and evaluation of Kudos, a web-based platform that aims to increase the visibility, reach, and impact of published scholarly…

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Purpose

The purpose of this article is to provide an overview and evaluation of Kudos, a web-based platform that aims to increase the visibility, reach, and impact of published scholarly works.

Design/methodology/approach

The review chronicles the rise of Kudos and describes the platform’s functionalities and use capabilities.

Findings

The findings detail the strengths and limitations of Kudos and point toward avenues for continued research and development.

Originality/value

This is the first review to provide a substantive evaluation of Kudos for academics to consider when adopting, utilizing and researching the platform.

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Digital Library Perspectives, vol. 35 no. 3/4
Type: Research Article
ISSN: 2059-5816

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Publication date: 12 June 2017

Ann E. Williams

The purpose of this paper is to provide an overview and critique of altmetrics, an understudied yet increasingly important arena of study for scholars, academics, and professional…

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The purpose of this paper is to provide an overview and critique of altmetrics, an understudied yet increasingly important arena of study for scholars, academics, and professional researchers.

Design/methodology/approach

The paper is organized into six parts: the first defines altmetrics; the second examines how altmetrics work; the third presents multiple typologies under which altmetrics can be classified and studied; the fourth details the technological capabilities of altmetrics; the fifth presents a critical evaluation of the “pros and cons” of altmetrics; and, the sixth outlines some directions for future and ongoing research.

Findings

The conclusions detail the strengths and limitations of altmetrics and point toward avenues for continued research and development.

Originality/value

This paper is among the first to provide a substantive review and evaluation of altmetrics for academics to consider when adopting, utilizing, and researching these tools.

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Online Information Review, vol. 41 no. 3
Type: Research Article
ISSN: 1468-4527

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Publication date: 10 July 2017

Ann E. Williams

The purpose of this paper is to provide an overview and evaluation of F1000, a publishing outlet and peer review system for research in the biomedical and life sciences.

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Purpose

The purpose of this paper is to provide an overview and evaluation of F1000, a publishing outlet and peer review system for research in the biomedical and life sciences.

Design/methodology/approach

The review chronicles the rise of F1000 and describes the site’s functionalities and use capabilities.

Findings

The findings detail both the strengths and limitations of F1000 and point toward avenues for continued research and development.

Originality/value

This is the first review to provide a substantive evaluation of F1000 for academics to consider when adopting, using and researching the platform.

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Information and Learning Science, vol. 118 no. 7/8
Type: Research Article
ISSN: 2398-5348

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Publication date: 11 April 2016

Ann E Williams and Melissa A. Woodacre

The purpose of this paper is twofold: the first aim is theoretical – to review extant literature on academic social networks, while considering current limitations and potential…

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The purpose of this paper is twofold: the first aim is theoretical – to review extant literature on academic social networks, while considering current limitations and potential avenues for future research; the second objective is practical – to introduce an illustrative comparison guide that researchers can use to identify and distinguish between the functionalities of popular academic social networking sites (ASNSs), including Academia.edu, Mendeley.com, ResearchGate.net, Zotero.org, and Google Scholar.

Design/methodology/approach

The review of research is descriptive and conceptual.

Findings

The overarching outcomes of the review suggest that research on academic social networks falls into two primary arenas – promises (i.e. potential benefits to the academic community) and perils (i.e. reservations expressed by scholars). The authors recommend that a greater focus on the unique characteristics and utilities of specific sites and a more robust understanding of scholars’ use preferences and practices is warranted in future and ongoing research.

Originality/value

This is the first review of ASNSs to provide comparative descriptions for scholars to utilize when making decisions about adoption, use, and research.

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Publication date: 30 June 2017

Dorit Rubinstein Reiss

Much of the discussion surrounding the antivaccine movement focuses on the decision of parents to not vaccinate their children and the resulting danger posed to others. However…

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Much of the discussion surrounding the antivaccine movement focuses on the decision of parents to not vaccinate their children and the resulting danger posed to others. However, the primary risk is borne by the child left unvaccinated. Although living in a developed country with high vaccination rates provides a certain amount of protection through population immunity, the unvaccinated child is still exposed to a considerably greater risk of preventable diseases than one who is vaccinated. I explore the tension between parental choice and the child’s right to be free of preventable diseases. The chapter’s goal is twofold: to advocate for moving from a dyadic framework – considering the interests of the parents against those of the state – to a triadic one, in which the interests of the child are given as much weight as those of the parent and the state; and to discuss which protections are available, and how they can be improved. Specific legal tools available to protect that child are examined, including tort liability of the parents to the child, whether and to what degree criminal law has a role, under what circumstances parental choice should be overridden, and the role of school immunization requirements in protecting the individual child.

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Studies in Law, Politics, and Society
Type: Book
ISBN: 978-1-78714-811-6

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Publication date: 1 November 2018

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William A. Paton: A Study of his Accounting Thought
Type: Book
ISBN: 978-1-78756-408-4

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Publication date: 1 February 1974

Frances Neel Cheney

Communications regarding this column should be addressed to Mrs. Cheney, Peabody Library School, Nashville, Term. 37203. Mrs. Cheney does not sell the books listed here. They are…

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Communications regarding this column should be addressed to Mrs. Cheney, Peabody Library School, Nashville, Term. 37203. Mrs. Cheney does not sell the books listed here. They are available through normal trade sources. Mrs. Cheney, being a member of the editorial board of Pierian Press, will not review Pierian Press reference books in this column. Descriptions of Pierian Press reference books will be included elsewhere in this publication.

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Reference Services Review, vol. 2 no. 2
Type: Research Article
ISSN: 0090-7324

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