Global Knowledge Memory and Communication
Scope & Guideline
Connecting Ideas, Cultures, and Practices Across Borders
Introduction
Aims and Scopes
- Knowledge Management and Sharing:
Research on the processes, practices, and tools that facilitate the sharing and management of knowledge within organizations and communities. - Digital Transformation and Literacy:
Exploration of the impact of digital technologies on knowledge practices, including studies on digital literacy, e-learning, and the adaptation of traditional practices to digital formats. - Social Media and Communication Strategies:
Analysis of how social media platforms influence communication behaviors, marketing strategies, and public engagement in various contexts. - Impact of Technology on Learning and Education:
Investigation into how emerging technologies affect educational practices, learning outcomes, and the experiences of educators and students. - Cultural and Ethical Dimensions of Knowledge:
Examination of the implications of knowledge sharing and communication practices across different cultural contexts, including issues related to ethics and social responsibility. - Bibliometric and Scientometric Analyses:
Utilization of bibliometric and scientometric methods to assess trends, patterns, and impacts in scholarly communication and research outputs.
Trending and Emerging
- Artificial Intelligence and Knowledge Management:
Growing interest in how AI technologies can enhance knowledge management practices, including studies on AI's role in automating knowledge sharing and improving decision-making processes. - E-Learning and Digital Education:
Increased focus on the effectiveness and challenges of e-learning platforms, particularly in response to the COVID-19 pandemic, highlighting innovations in digital education. - Social Media Analytics and Impact:
Emerging research on the role of social media in shaping public opinion, community engagement, and marketing strategies, with an emphasis on data analytics and user-generated content. - Sustainability and Ethical Considerations:
A rising trend in examining the ethical implications of knowledge sharing and communication practices, particularly in the context of sustainability and social responsibility. - Health Communication in Digital Spaces:
Intensified exploration of health communication strategies in digital environments, particularly regarding public health messaging and misinformation during crises like the COVID-19 pandemic. - Interdisciplinary Approaches to Knowledge:
An increasing trend towards interdisciplinary research that integrates insights from various fields, including sociology, psychology, and information science, to address complex knowledge issues.
Declining or Waning
- Traditional Library Practices:
Research focusing on conventional library practices is less prevalent, as the field shifts towards digital and innovative solutions in information management. - Print Media and Physical Archiving:
The emphasis on print media and physical archiving has waned, with more attention directed towards digital archiving and the implications of technology on information storage. - Local and Regional Studies:
There is a noticeable decrease in studies focusing solely on local or regional contexts, as the journal increasingly emphasizes global perspectives and comparative analyses. - Static Knowledge Structures:
Research on static models of knowledge management and communication is declining, giving way to dynamic and adaptive frameworks that account for rapid technological changes. - Limited Focus on Traditional Metrics:
The reliance on traditional citation metrics is decreasing, as researchers seek more comprehensive evaluations of impact, including altmetrics and social media engagement.
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