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Leveraging ResearchGate for Increased Collaboration among LIS Researchers

Anthonia Eghieso Omehia*, Victor Wagwu**, Innocent Chima Mmejim***, Bolaji David Oladokun****

*,*** Department of Library and Information Science, Ignatius Ajuru University of Education, Harcourt, Nigeria.

** Ignatius Ajuru University of Education, Nigeria.

**** Department of Library and Information Technology, Federal University of Technology, Ikot Abasi, Akwa Ibom State, Nigeria.

Periodicity:April - June'2023
DOI : https://doi.org/10.26634/jit.12.2.20066

Abstract

This study examines the transformative role of ResearchGate in improving collaboration among Library and Information Science (LIS) researchers. By exploring the myriad features and possibilities, this study uncovers how it has redefined the way professionals in LIS engage with one another, share their findings, and contribute to the advancement of their field. The emergence of digital platforms has revolutionized the landscape of academic collaboration, and ResearchGate stands as a beacon of opportunity for researchers in the field of LIS. This research examined how the utilization of ResearchGate fosters increased collaboration among LIS researchers. This study employed existing ideas through a literature review. The benefits of leveraging ResearchGate in LIS collaboration are undeniable. This study contributes to the usability of ResearchGate for collaboration among LIS researchers. As LIS researchers collectively forge a path toward a future where collaboration is at the forefront of advancement, ResearchGate has emerged as a pivotal instrument to empower them.

Keywords

Collaboration, ResearchGate, Library and Information Science (LIS), LIS Researchers, Research.

How to Cite this Article?

Omehia, A. E., Wagwu, V., Mmejim, I. C., and Oladokun, B. D. (2023). Leveraging ResearchGate for Increased Collaboration among LIS Researchers. i-manager’s Journal on Information Technology, 12(2), 1-8. https://doi.org/10.26634/jit.12.2.20066

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