Diversity-related research reported in high-impact library and information science journal literature: A content analysis |
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Authors: | Hui-Yun Sung Paul Parboteeah |
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Institution: | 1. Graduate Institute of Library and Information Science, National Chung Hsing University, No. 250, Kuo-Kuang Road, South District, Taichung 40227, Taiwan;2. School of Business and Economics, Loughborough University, Epinal Way, Loughborough, Leicestershire LE11 3TU, United Kingdom |
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Abstract: | This study reports a content analysis of the frequency distribution of diversity-related research in four high-impact Library and Information Science (LIS) journals published between 1995 and 2014. High-impact journals (with high rankings and impact factors) were chosen because empirically based articles from them are more likely to be able to influence future research direction. The journals chosen were published articles quarterly or bi-monthly, with an average of 5–6 articles per issue. A total of 1766 research articles were collected, with 28.71% determined to be related to diversity. Results show an increasing interest in diversity-related research in the LIS field, with a dramatic increase between 2010 and 2014. The majority of diversity-related research focuses on age, gender and ethnicity. Only a small portion of research discusses issues concerning specific populations and emphasizes diversity-related theoretical concepts. More efforts are needed to highlight the link in order to contribute to the diversity and inclusion agenda in LIS. |
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