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This cross‐sectional study examined the main predictors and perceived barriers to reproductive health information seeking by young Peruvian women. Using an online survey, young Peruvian women aged 18–26 years old were invited to participate voluntarily in this study. The Comprehensive Model of Information seeking from Johnson and Meischke (1993) was tested. This model indicates that demographics, direct experience, salience, and beliefs predict utility of information sources. The model also suggests that information‐carrier characteristics (perceived trust and perceived utility) could influence health information seeking. Hypotheses related to these variables were tested. An important addition to the model was perceived barriers, which are considered critical factors in the Peruvian context because of the taboo related to sexual and reproductive health. Path analysis with manifest variables was used to test the best fit between the data and the hypothesized model. Data analysis showed mixed results, drawing attention to the direct effects of personal factors on health information seeking. Highlights: The present study aimed to determine the main predictors and perceived barriers of reproductive (modern contraception) health information‐seeking behavior of young Peruvian women.The study drew attention to the direct effects of personal factors on health information seeking among young women and the role perceived barriers in perceived utility of different information sources in the Peruvian context. It is important to highlight the traditional context where young women seek reproductive health information deserves a special explanation.Studies about sexual and reproductive health information seeking have shown that it is not uncommon for young women to face several barriers to access reproductive health information and services. These barriers should be considered within the CMIS, especially when it comes to a sensitive topic such as reproductive health in traditional societies as the Peruvian society. Social scientists should consider these barriers when trying to explain or predict health information seeking. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

The present research study was conducted in seven states and Union territories in South India viz., Andhra Pradesh, Karnataka, Kerala, Lakshadweep, Puducherry, Tamil Nadu and Telangana during 2019-2020 with an objective of analysing the purpose of utilization of social media by the scientists of Krishi Vigyan Kendras (KVK). A total of 161 scientists from 117 KVKs were interviewed for the purpose. The results revealed that majority (90.68%) of the KVK scientists used WhatsApp for seeking and dissemination of information, followed by Facebook (76.40%). Similar trend was observed with respect to usage of social media for transfer of technology, in the order of WhatsApp (91.93%), followed by Facebook (52.17%) and YouTube (45.34%). Evidently, WhatsApp stood first among the various purposes for which social media was used by KVK scientists. The other two social media platforms used effectively by the majority of the scientists for all the purposes mentioned in the study were Facebook and YouTube. The possible reason for this finding is that the social media like WhatsApp and Facebook are more popular among Scientists and farmers as these platforms are more user-friendly, easy to understand with simple interface and multiple file sharing options. Based on the data collected, the inferences drawn on usage pattern of various social media platforms and the purposes are discussed. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

The article presents the discussion on learning being common and natural phenomenon occupying a significant role in one's life. Topics include followed by another transition from Agricultural Age to Industrial Age introducing roads, vehicles, boats, and airships; and specifying group of people used to participate in the activity of access and utilization of information specially academicians, researchers, and lawyers etc.

Dutch faculty was surveyed as to their use of electronic journals. It was concluded that electronic journals have become indispensable for scientists and social scientists, and have a profound effect on information behavior, varying from methods of becoming aware of relevant articles to benefits on research. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

The article focuses on intellectual freedom (IF) and central role it plays in the U.S. library and information science (LIS) profession and the concept's has assumed basis in neutrality the active barrier it presents in its implementation to existing social justice efforts. Topics include the LIS is to move from ineffective calls for equity, diversity, and inclusion to actively working for justice, and understanding of IF that fundamentally considers the sociohistorical context of power in LIS.

Purpose – The purpose of this paper is to report the results and the methods of a study which applied grounded theory to the information-seeking behaviour of social scientists when searching Arabic and English academic databases using both languages. Design/methodology/approach – The research applied the grounded theory approach using search experiments and semi-structured interviews. Think-aloud protocol during the experiment was used to capture the data from the subjects to allow a detailed analysis for the experiment. The semi-structured interviews followed each experiment and were analysed using the Strauss and Corbin (1990) version of the grounded theory, as were the think-aloud protocols. Findings – The results of the think-aloud protocols and the semi-structured interviews suggest that the information needs of the subjects varied depending on the language used. In addition, it was discovered that social scientists followed more tactics in searching the Arabic database for the same tasks searched in English during the experiment. This allowed more search strategies and search tactics to appear in seeking information in Arabic language. The study also proposed a model to account for the cross-language information-seeking behaviour. Research limitations/implications – This study identifies and compares the information-seeking behaviour of the social scientists in Jordanian universities in searching both Arabic and English academic databases. Therefore, the findings of this study cannot be generalized to other Arab countries, unless there was similar context. Originality/value – Few studies have investigated information-seeking behaviour using academic Arabic databases and proposed information-seeking behaviour models. No studies have compared information-seeking behaviour when using Arabic and English academic databases. The value of the current study arises by being the first study to identify and compare the information-seeking behaviour of social scientists by using grounded theory and proposing a cross-language information-seeking behaviour model. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

The article analyzes information seeking behaviors of women artisans in Offa Metropolis. It is stated that information seeking behaviour of women artisans depend on their individual personalities, attitudes, values, system, behaviour and level of socialization; information needed by artisans and rural dwellers for survival to improve their productivity and attract more customers.

This article presents the results of a pilot study of the research information needs, behaviour and source preferences of academic researchers at a regional university engaged in a public policy research project. In-depth interviews with three public policy oriented academic researchers undertaking interdisciplinary research projects at Charles Sturt University were analysed. Issues emerging from the study include the development of research literacy of academics and information professionals working in complex public policy landscapes and the nature of motivating and demotivating factors in the policy research process. Research questions for future studies are suggested. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]