Aslib Journal of Information Management
Scope & Guideline
Empowering Research, Shaping the Future of Information Sciences
Introduction
Aims and Scopes
- Information Behavior and User Studies:
Explores how individuals seek, use, and share information across various contexts, including health, education, and social media, emphasizing user needs and behaviors. - Digital Health and mHealth Technologies:
Examines the role and impact of mobile health applications and technologies on healthcare delivery, focusing on user engagement, privacy concerns, and health outcomes. - Social Media and Information Dissemination:
Investigates how social media platforms influence information sharing, public opinion, and community engagement, particularly in the context of health misinformation and crisis communication. - Data Management and Governance:
Addresses challenges and strategies in managing data, including open government data, data privacy, and the ethical implications of data use in various sectors. - Knowledge Management and Collaboration:
Focuses on practices and technologies that facilitate knowledge sharing and collaboration within organizations and communities, including the role of social networks and online communities. - Emerging Technologies in Information Management:
Explores the implications of advanced technologies such as artificial intelligence, big data analytics, and blockchain on information management practices and organizational effectiveness.
Trending and Emerging
- Health Information Behavior and Misinformation:
There is a growing emphasis on understanding how misinformation spreads, particularly related to health information, and how users navigate these challenges, especially in contexts like the COVID-19 pandemic. - AI and Ethics in Information Management:
Research on the ethical implications of artificial intelligence and machine learning in information management is emerging, focusing on transparency, bias, and the socio-technological impacts of these technologies. - Social Commerce and User Engagement:
The integration of social media and e-commerce is a rising topic, with studies exploring user motivations, behaviors, and the effects of social interactions on purchase intentions. - Digital Inclusion and Accessibility:
Emerging research is focusing on the digital divide and how to make information and technology accessible to diverse populations, particularly marginalized groups. - Data Governance and Privacy Concerns:
Increasing concerns regarding data privacy and governance are leading to research on frameworks and policies that ensure ethical data management and user trust. - Interdisciplinary Approaches to Information Management:
There is a trend towards interdisciplinary research that combines insights from information science, social sciences, health, and technology to address complex information challenges.
Declining or Waning
- Traditional Library and Information Science Practices:
There is a noticeable decline in research focused solely on traditional library practices, as attention shifts towards digital information management and technology-driven approaches. - Print Media and Physical Information Retrieval:
Research concerning print media, physical resources, and retrieval methods has decreased, reflecting a broader trend towards digitalization and online information access. - Static Data Analysis:
The focus on static data analysis methods has waned as researchers increasingly adopt dynamic and real-time data analysis techniques, particularly in rapidly changing fields like social media. - Generalized User Studies without Contextual Focus:
Studies that examine user information behavior without considering specific contexts or applications are becoming less common, as there is a greater emphasis on contextually rich, applied research. - Overly Theoretical Frameworks:
Research that relies heavily on abstract theoretical frameworks without empirical application is declining, as there is a preference for studies that link theory to practical implications.
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