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Problems of accessing scholarly publications by Nigerian scientists: a study of the University of Ibadan
- Source :
- Journal of Information Science. 29:127-134
- Publication Year :
- 2003
- Publisher :
- SAGE Publications, 2003.
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Abstract
- This study assesses the impact of information technology (IT) on scholarly publications and the problems associated with accessing these publications by scientists at the University of Ibadan, Nigeria. The study discovered that ICT (Information and Communication Technology) facilities like the Internet and e-mail have taken root in the academic environment through providing access to scholarly publications. However, the implementation of IT application is still a problem to Nigerian academics because of many factors, ranging from the lack of funds to fluctuations in the supply of electricity. This has indirectly affected the level of usage of ICT in Nigeria by the lecturers and it has hindered access to scholarly publications useful for research. Despite many constraints, the use of information technology is growing among lecturers in Nigerian universities.
- Subjects :
- Root (linguistics)
business.industry
05 social sciences
Information technology
Library science
02 engineering and technology
Library and Information Sciences
Public relations
Information and Communications Technology
0202 electrical engineering, electronic engineering, information engineering
020201 artificial intelligence & image processing
The Internet
Business
0509 other social sciences
050904 information & library sciences
Information Systems
Subjects
Details
- ISSN :
- 17416485 and 01655515
- Volume :
- 29
- Database :
- OpenAIRE
- Journal :
- Journal of Information Science
- Accession number :
- edsair.doi...........366ac683dce1f8bd7c282b2efa26a11d