Journal of Knowledge Studies: 4 (50)

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1 - Analysis of the conceptual models to clarify the main components of relational characteristics between Knowledge Management and Educational Affairs
Maziar Amirhosseini Javad Bashiri

Objective: The purpose of this article is to explain the relationship between knowledge management and educational affairs through explaining the basic components and main elements related to the aforementioned fields based on influential conceptual models. Methods: Thi More

Objective: The purpose of this article is to explain the relationship between knowledge management and educational affairs through explaining the basic components and main elements related to the aforementioned fields based on influential conceptual models. Methods: This descriptive-analytical article explained the research back ground in the relations between knowledge management and education in Iran based on the documentary research method. In the explanation of the mentioned relations, the influential international conceptual models have been interpreted and analyzed to clarify the related process. Resultss: Knowledge and knowing are considered as the two main infrastructures in the field of educational affairs and the establishment of knowledge-based systems. From another perspective, tacit and explicit knowledge and the relationship between them are considered as a basis for the historical root of the application of knowledge management in education. The relationship between different types of knowledge leads to the development of individual, group and organizational knowledge. The systematic and internal relationships between educational fields, especially higher education and the knowledge management process can be analyzed by explaining the main elements of education and the knowledge management cycle. In rooting out these findings, three international authorized and valid conceptual models, including Knowledge and Knowledge Matrix, SECI conceptual model and Knowledge Management Framework for Teaching Universities have been interpreted. Conclusion: The process of adaptation and knowledge exchange as the main components of knowledge management is fully related to the goals of educational affairs in knowledge-based empowerment and knowledge enhancement of all stakeholders in the field of education. Thus, in any knowledge dissemination program, the content of education, that is, knowledge and how to transfer it through knowledge management mechanisms should be taken into account for the learner as the end user. Manuscript profile

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2 - Investigating the level of information literacy of librarians in Kashan public libraries based on the model of the American Librarians Association
hojjat khedmati nejad

Objective: The main purpose of this study is to investigate the level of information literacy of librarians in Kashan public libraries based on the standards of the information literacy model of the American Librarians Association. Methodology: This research is descript More

Objective: The main purpose of this study is to investigate the level of information literacy of librarians in Kashan public libraries based on the standards of the information literacy model of the American Librarians Association. Methodology: This research is descriptive and used survey method. The Statistical Society of this study is 40 librarians of public libraries in Kashan, all of whom have been studied as a sample. Data collection was done through the distribution of a questionnaire based on the three components of location, evaluation and effective use of information. The validity of the questionnaire was calculated by obtaining the opinions of professors and experts and the Cronbach's alpha value for the reliability of the questionnaire was equal to 0/88 and the data were analyzed at the level of descriptive and inferential statistics using Spss19 software. Resultss: The results of this study show that the average information emplacement skills of librarians of public libraries in Kashan is equal to 2/343 and the average skill of evaluating the information of librarians of public libraries in Kashan is equal to 2/308 and is at a desirable level. Also, the skill of effective use of their information is equal to 2/025, which shows that this skill is undesirable in librarians of Kashan public libraries. Finally, the average information literacy of librarians in public libraries in Kashan was equal to 2/287, which shows that the information literacy status of the sample is at a desirable level. Conclusion: According to the results of the present study, the information literacy status of librarians of public libraries in Kashan is at a desirable level. Manuscript profile

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3 - Infopreneur ship in order to create an information business from the perspective of librarians of the National Library of the Islamic Republic of Iran
zohreh dokchi mohammad kivanzadeh

Objective: Infopreneur ship in order to create an information business from the perspective of librarians of the National Library of the Islamic Republic of Iran has been studied.   Methodology: The present applied research is in terms of Descriptive-survey method. More

Objective: Infopreneur ship in order to create an information business from the perspective of librarians of the National Library of the Islamic Republic of Iran has been studied.   Methodology: The present applied research is in terms of Descriptive-survey method. A researcher-made questionnaire was used to collect data. Then, 132 persons were selected from 320 librarians of the National Library based on Morgan table with 95% confidence interval and 5% error, which 127 questionnaires were completed. Descriptive and inferential statistics and SPSS software were used to analyze the data.   Results: From the point of view of librarians of the National Library of the Islamic Republic of Iran, the amount of preparation and production of information products for, infopreneur ship is a little (39%) and the amount of marketing of information products in the National Library is average (47%). But the level of familiarity of librarians with information technologies and systems to create an information business is high and about (53%). Negative results also show that: about (50%) has been neglected to encourage users infopreneur ship; Librarians have not been able to distribute and generate wealth by creating an information business (more than 48%); And in order to create an information business, librarians have not been able to influence more than (50%) user information. Conclusion: The research results show that the components  (07/0), the amount of encouraging users to infopreneur ship32/0-) (, and the amount of production and distribution of wealth with infopreneurs hip(64/1-), Inattention shown and total the amount of attention of librarians studied to the components of infopreneur ship to create an information business is equal to With (-0/45), which shows that librarians have not been able to institutionalize information about their users and work environment in order to create an information business in themselves and their users. Manuscript profile

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4 - The Pathology of library and Information Science Education: A Grounded Theory Approach
zahra rezazadeh Zohreh Mirhosseini

Objective: To identify the problems of education in library and information science from the perspective of specialists was the main purpose. Methodology: This research was carried out using a qualitative approach using grounded theory. The data gathering tool was a dee More

Objective: To identify the problems of education in library and information science from the perspective of specialists was the main purpose. Methodology: This research was carried out using a qualitative approach using grounded theory. The data gathering tool was a deep interview. Data analysis and coding were performed over three stages of open, axial and selective coding procedures, using the MAXQDA qualitative analysis software. The research community was composed of 14 members of library and Information science Program Planning Committee and faculty members and experts from four universities. They were selected using purposeful combination targeted and snowball sampling methods. Results: the factors affecting the pathology of the education of library and information science including educational equipment, technology infrastructure, human factors, curriculum planning, the importance of course subjects, professional activities, field attractiveness, methodology, teaching, business problems, lack of financial resources, documentary tsunami, and lack of social insights were identified. Conclusion: The factors influencing social behaviors, entrepreneurship, strengthening theoretical knowledge, convergence with society, performance evaluation, quality of graduates, continuing education, revising lessons as strategies for removing barriers to training injuries, the use of strategies has led to the consequences of training dynamics, the identification of indicators functional, will be prospective. The effective factors in "education pathology" presented in the form of a model. Manuscript profile

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5 - The role of public libraries of the free zone Maku in the development of the culture of the region
saeed ghaffari Solmaz Alizadeh

objective: The promotion and development of culture is one of the tasks of public libraries. in this study, the effect of the general influence of the Maku free zone on the cultural development of the region has been studied. Methodology: the present study is an applied More

objective: The promotion and development of culture is one of the tasks of public libraries. in this study, the effect of the general influence of the Maku free zone on the cultural development of the region has been studied. Methodology: the present study is an applied study which has been done in a descriptive - survey method.to collect data in this research and with the aim of responding to research questions, The respondents were all members of the public library of the Maku free zone which were active member of the library and at least 15 years old when it was carried out.  The sample size was determined according to Krejci and Morgan sampling table count is 357. The number of 271 questionnaires were returned, only 240 (22/67 %) them were completely filled. Results: However, variables such as age, level of education and job groups may differ in their view regarding the role of public libraries in cultural development, but there was no significant difference regarding these variables. Conclusion: The users of the public library report the increasing rate of study and improving the level of knowledge from the most important roles in the library, while the role of libraries is in the development of cultural and artistic education is low. All users of the public library in the Maku free zone agree on components of cultural development and offered similar views. Manuscript profile

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6 - Identifying Barriers to Documenting the Experiences of the Librarians of the Public Libraries of South Khorasan Province (A Delphi Study)
HamidReza Mahmoodi Nazila Mehrabi

Objective: Documentation is one of the most important issues in knowledge management. The purpose of this study is to find barriers to documenting the experiences of librarians. Methodology: This present research is applied in terms of purpose and library research and f More

Objective: Documentation is one of the most important issues in knowledge management. The purpose of this study is to find barriers to documenting the experiences of librarians. Methodology: This present research is applied in terms of purpose and library research and field techniques are used in terms of data collection method. In terms of method, this research is one of the descriptive combined researches that been done through Delphi survey and content analysis (Colaizzi method). The statistical population of this research includes the staff of public libraries South Khorasan province in which 20 members of the community have been selected as a sample. A questionnaire was used to collect data. Spss software was used to analyze the data of the first stage of Delphi Colaizzi method and the data of the second round of Delphi by descriptive statistic (means and percentage) and also for the analysis of statistical data. Results: The results of the analysis of the interviews reached 43 cods after review and comparison. In the final review, these cods were included in 6 main indicators. In fact, 43 initial obstacles were identified, which were located in 6 main obstacles. The results indicate that a set of cultural, educational, personal, infrastructural, regulatory and technological barriers prevent staff and information experts from documenting experience. According to analysis, individual barriers are closely related to other barriers. Conclusion: The subject of research and method of conducting this research are original. By documenting the experiences, the knowledge and experiences of the employees of the relevant organization are prevented from leaving and also, this document can be used as a reference source for the future work of the organization, and modeling it will greatly help the optimization and development of the organization (libraries). Manuscript profile

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7 - Plan to develop a model for the production of sensory tactile books
Marjan Nikbakht zahra Abazari Mohsen Haji Zeanolabedini Fahimeh Babalhavaeji

Objective: To present a plan for developing a model for the production of tactile books (from the perspective of production experts and educators of blind and visually impaired 3- to 6-year-old children) Methodology: The present study is a combined application. In the q More

Objective: To present a plan for developing a model for the production of tactile books (from the perspective of production experts and educators of blind and visually impaired 3- to 6-year-old children) Methodology: The present study is a combined application. In the quality section, the Delphi method has been used to obtain the consensus of experts in the production and publication of tactile books. In the quantitative part, a researcher-made questionnaire was used to aggregate the views of educational instructors in an analytical survey. The content validity coefficient of the questionnaire was higher than 0.99 and the content validity index was higher than 0.79. The reliability of the questionnaire was measured based on Cronbach's alpha coefficient equal to 0.863. The statistical population includes all experts in the production and publication of tactile books, which includes 33 production experts, of which 21 experts were selected as members of the Delphi panel in the qualitative part of the research by available sampling. In the quantitative section, all 76 in-service instructors were selected from 23 educational centers in Iran that work in connection with tactile books. Results: In the Delphi method in three stages and despite the low Kendall coefficient in the third round (0.565), it was concluded that finally the survey process of production and publishing experts, Delphi panel in the third round with 37 items Stop the questionnaire. Comparison of production criteria of tactile sensory books from the perspective of educational instructors to determine their approval indicates that the technical criteria of production (72%), content criteria (74%), and presentation criteria (72%) It was approved and among them, experts and educators assigned the highest amount to the content criterion with values (74%). Finally, the criteria for the production and evaluation of tactile books from the perspective of educators were largely approved (72%). Conclusion: In order to understand the most important criteria for the production of textbooks from the perspective of production and publishing experts and educators, after analyzing the components and turning them into new factors, with the help of factor analysis Exploratory and relative chi-square index and fitting confirmatory factor were presented, and a model for the production of tactile sensory books was developed and proposed. Manuscript profile

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8 - The Relationship between Plagiarism and Spiritual Health among M.S Students of Knowledge &Information Science at Islamic Azad Universities in Tehran
Leila Nemati-Anaraki roya Pournaghi somayeh rezaei sakineh shekarchi

Objective: This study aimed to investigate the relationship between plagiarism and spiritual health among students of knowledge information science Islamic Azad universities in Tehran city.  Methodology: The present study was a descriptive survey study. The statist More

Objective: This study aimed to investigate the relationship between plagiarism and spiritual health among students of knowledge information science Islamic Azad universities in Tehran city.  Methodology: The present study was a descriptive survey study. The statistical population of the study was 486 people. Sampling was performed by simple random sampling. The estimated sample size was 215 based on Cochran's formula. Data collection tools were Goa (2011) plagiarism questionnaire and Paloutzian and Ellison (1982) spiritual health questionnaire. Descriptive and inferential tests) Pearson correlation coefficient) were used to analyze the data with the help of SPSS software version 20. Results: The results of Pearson test showed that there was a significant relationship between spiritual health and plagiarism there was a significant relationship between students' gender variables with plagiarism and spiritual health. There was no significant relationship between the undergraduate variable with spiritual health and plagiarism. The results of Pearson correlation test showed that there was a significant relationship between the existential dimension of spiritual health and rate of plagiarism and the religious dimension of spiritual health and the rate of plagiarism. Conclusion: The results showed that the more spiritual health among students, the less scientific-literary theft among them. Therefore, university officials are advised to focus more on the dimensions of spiritual health among students to maintain a healthy scientific and literary environment in society. Manuscript profile

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