Introduction and overview

Hurd, Julie M.

doi:10.1002/1097-4571(2000)9999:9999<::aid-asi1043>3.0.co;2-4

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“…According to Hurd, data depositories that are open to all with network connections may contribute to the development of science in locations that were formally marginalized. There is even the expectation that the Internet will democratize the whole of the scientific enterprise by democratizing access to information [26].…”

Section: Readiness For the Futurementioning

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Internet facilities: use and non-use by Nigerian university scientists

Ehikhamenor

2003

Journal of Information Science

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The Internet culture is creating a new scientific communication system with new facilities that are competing with, and might replace, the present printed information sources. The use and non-use of these facilities by Nigerian academic scientists were investigated, using data collected from a survey of academic staff of selected disciplines in 10 universities. It was found that the scientists are still heavily dependent on printed information sources, especially journals, indexes and abstracts. The study reveals that 64.4% of them have a computer at their disposal, while 50.4% have access to, and are using, the Internet. Besides e-mail, very little use is made of other Internet facilities. Non-use of the Internet is attributable to problems of accessibility, ease of use and cost. Most of the non-users are aware of the information and communication potential of the Internet in their disciplines, and believe that the Internet will become indispensable in their research in the future. 50 1 2

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Internet facilities: use and non-use by Nigerian university scientists

Ehikhamenor

2003

Journal of Information Science

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“…The scientific community has to adjust to this transformation. Hurd observes [26] that the value system, reward structures and day-to-day work habits of scientists will influence their willingness to explore new developments and, ultimately, incorporate them into their behaviour. She points out that, while value systems and reward structures can change, they are deeply 'imbedded' in the organizational cultures of individual disciplines, professional associations, universities and more.…”

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Internet facilities: use and non-use by Nigerian university scientists

Ehikhamenor

2003

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Introduction and overview

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Internet facilities: use and non-use by Nigerian university scientists

Internet facilities: use and non-use by Nigerian university scientists

Internet facilities: use and non-use by Nigerian university scientists

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