نوع مقاله : مقاله پژوهشی
نویسندگان
1 دانشیار گروه علم اطلاعات و دانش شناسی دانشگاه خوارزمی، تهران. ایران
2 مدیر کتابخانه مرکزی/ دانشگاه علم و فرهنگ
3 استادیار گروه علم اطلاعات و دانششناسی دانشگاه خوارزمی ، تهران. ایران
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کلیدواژهها
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عنوان مقاله [English]
نویسندگان [English]
Introduction: Equal and fair access for all individuals to information, knowledge, digital resources, and other scientific and research matters, regardless of their geographical, economic, or social location, is one of the main goals of governments and information societies, and for this purpose, they must strive to establish and sustain "information justice" in societies. When information justice is not prevalent in society, the knowledge gap not only among ordinary people but also among researchers and intellectuals widens and deepens. Therefore, bridging the knowledge gap itself is a basis for establishing information justice that should be given more attention, and its concept and various dimensions should be examined, explained, and described. The set of elements, indicators, and factors that not only affect researchers' information behavior, but also, over time and as a result of their interaction with information; either cause delays in the distribution of knowledge and information among members of society or delay their access to and attainment of information, have consequently created a phenomenon known as the "knowledge gap." The perspective and theory related to it are called "knowledge gap theory", which is itself a communication theory and was first proposed by Philip Titchener, George Donohue and Clarice Evelyn in 1970 in an article titled "The Flow of Mass Media and the Expansion of the Knowledge Divide".
Objective: The aim of this research is to identify and explain the concept of the methodological knowledge gap, its dimensions and to present major solutions to overcome this type of knowledge gap.
Method: The present research is of an applied type and was conducted using a qualitative method (content analysis and the classical Delphi technique). In the first part, by studying and examining domestic and foreign texts, 9 dimensions of the main dimensions of the knowledge gap were identified, then by using the classical Delphi technique and using the opinions of experts and researchers, 3 other dimensions of the knowledge gap were also identified, extracted and expanded. Following that, various components and items of the methodological knowledge gap were also compiled and extracted. After conducting its validity and reliability, for the second part of the work, namely strategies to overcome this type of knowledge gap, in consultation with statistical experts and their recommendations, using the semi-structured in-depth interview tool, and analyzing them, the main practical strategies to overcome this type of knowledge gap were formulated, prioritized, and proposed.
Findings and Results: In this research, regarding the first research question, what is the concept, components, and items of the methodological knowledge gap?
To explain and conceptualize the methodological knowledge gap, components have been formulated and obtained, which include: strengthening knowledge and awareness in methodology, choosing an approach appropriate to the type of research, innovation and use of new technologies, diversity and combination in research methods, critical evaluation and review of sources, and institutionalization of methodological standards. Regarding the second research question, which are the main strategies to reduce and overcome the methodological knowledge gap? Also, based on semi-structured in-depth interviews with experts, important strategies for overcoming this type of knowledge gap were presented by the experts in order of the score and importance of repetition of each component, which include: artificial intelligence and innovation in research design, diversification of research methods, strengthening methodological knowledge, tailoring research to its own approach, utilizing mixed approaches, critical evaluation, consulting with statistical experts, systematic review of studies conducted, and creating frameworks and standards. Although implementing these strategies does not guarantee the complete elimination of the methodological knowledge gap, observing them can significantly reduce the negative effects of this type of knowledge gap and enhance the scientific credibility of research. Finally, practical and executive suggestions are provided, taken from the text of the research.
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