Authors & Affiliation
Md. Mahmudul Hasan1 & Parul Parvin2
Department of Information Science and Library Management,
Asian University of Bangladesh
Department of Information Science and Library Management,
Asian University of Bangladesh
DOI Reference:
https://doi.org/10.55463/issn.1674-2974.52.12.12
https://doi.org/10.55463/issn.1674-2974.52.12.12
Abstract
Research-based social networking sites (RSNs) are among the most important platforms for the scholarly community. It has become an essential mechanism for sharing research-ideas and communicating and collaborating with others. This paper aims to explore the research sharing-attitudes and activities among faculty-members and research-scholars through RSNs.
The finding of the study reveals that there is a lack of knowledge about RSNs among users. That’s why they are not active in using RSNs. But among the three, ResearchGate (23.81%) and LinkedIn (17.46%) are used the most. ResearchGate is primarily used for connecting and collaborating with other researchers (34.92%) and sharing publications or accessing others’ data (36.51%).
This study also reveals benefits such as sharing research ideas, knowledge about new tools, and finding solutions to research problems. However, scholars find RSNs time-consuming, and concerns like fake identity and poor internet connectivity remain significant hurdles. Finally, this study provides recommendations like acquiring knowledge about RSNs, increasing sharing attitudes, and ensuring speedy internet connections.
The finding of the study reveals that there is a lack of knowledge about RSNs among users. That’s why they are not active in using RSNs. But among the three, ResearchGate (23.81%) and LinkedIn (17.46%) are used the most. ResearchGate is primarily used for connecting and collaborating with other researchers (34.92%) and sharing publications or accessing others’ data (36.51%).
This study also reveals benefits such as sharing research ideas, knowledge about new tools, and finding solutions to research problems. However, scholars find RSNs time-consuming, and concerns like fake identity and poor internet connectivity remain significant hurdles. Finally, this study provides recommendations like acquiring knowledge about RSNs, increasing sharing attitudes, and ensuring speedy internet connections.
Keywords: Research-based social networking site; Faculty members; Research scholars; Research Communications; ResearchGate; LinkedIn; Academia.edu.
Journal:
Journal of Hunan University Natural Sciences
Journal of Hunan University Natural Sciences
Most Used Platform
ResearchGate
ResearchGate
Core Benefit
Collaboration
Collaboration
Main Challenge
Connectivity
Connectivity
Study Method
Quantitative
Quantitative