Non-synchronism in Global Usage of Research Methods in Library and Information Science from 1990 to 2019
arXiv:2607.01833v1 Announce Type: cross Abstract: The global development of Library and Information Science (LIS) is influenced by various factors such as the economy, society, culture, discipline, tradition, and more. Consequently, the research methods of LIS vary greatly among countries. To better understand these differences, we conducted a study of 5,281 research papers from 81 countries published in internationally representative journals over the past thirty years. We manually annotated the research methods used in some articles through content analysis, and subsequently developed and tr
The paper was published on arXiv, indicating a peer-reviewed research output rather than a current event.
This research provides academic insight into global LIS research method diversity, which is valuable for meta-researchers but not directly impactful for a strategic reader's immediate concerns.
This academic study offers historical analysis of research method usage, but does not introduce any immediate changes to markets, geopolitics, or the tech stack.
Researchers and academics in Library and Information Science gain a better understanding of methodological trends.
Libraries and academic institutions might subtly adjust their research development strategies based on such analyses over time.
Future funding for LIS research could be influenced by identified gaps or biases in research methodology, indirectly affecting the discipline's direction.
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