In spite of the increasing use of qualitative research methods in library and information
studies, it is unclear whether using qualitative methods (grounded theory, ethnography, and …

The present study analyzed over 26,000 research articles published between 1991 and
2021 in twenty-one major LIS (Library and Information Science) journals, using the machine …

Prior research has suggested the value of and the need to provide consistent research data
management (RDM) instruction specifically for graduate students. However, there is a lack of …

Information science profession is concerned with information user and every development in
this field has been designed to make it easier for the user to access documents or …

Statistical methods are crucial for research studies in LIS to reach, analyze, and critique
results. The current study aims to investigate the use of statistical methods in the Arab …

The increasing variety of research strategies and data collection techniques in information
science, the access to large secondary data sets, and the ubiquity of information …

Methodological pluralism or plurality is considered as the employment of more than one
method in an inquiry. Methodological pluralism can be categorised into mixed methods and …

Previous studies of research methods in Library and Information Science (LIS) lack
consensus in how to define or classify research methods, and there have been no studies …

As useful tools in delivering information services, social media could create a wide range of
opportunities and reduce communication costs significantly. The present study set out to …

Purpose Statistical methods are important for meaningful analysis, critique and interpretation
of results. The current study aims to investigate the use of statistical methods used in LIS …