Internet Awareness and Use in the University of Ghana

Badu, Edwin Ellis; Markwei, Evelyn

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“…According to the study, about 29% indicated a correlation whereas 13% indicated no correlation and others were undecided. Badu and Markwei (2005) claimed that electronic resources are versatile tools for scholarly research in African universities. Their survey indicated that 64.2% of academics at the University of Ghana were in agreement that electronic resources impact positively on research productivity.…”

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A study on the agricultural research scientists’ knowledge in the use of internet resources

Folitse¹,

Osei²,

Dzandu³

et al. 2017

IJRSC

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The study examined the Research scientists' knowledge in the use of Internet resources for research in the Council for Scientific and Industrial Research (CSIR), Ghana. A quantitative research approach was adopted for the study, using a survey as research method. A random sampling technique was used to select 109 agricultural research scientists for the study. Data were collected through the use of a structured questionnaire. A total of 98 cases were analyzed which represented 89.9% of the total sample. The data were subjected to frequencies, percentages, means, standard deviation, Pearson's product-moment correlation (r) and multiple regression. The results showed that most researchers acquired computer knowledge without undergoing formal training in the use of the Internet. Mostly they learnt through self-development. The researchers used the Internet mostly for research purposes. The study therefore recommended that various institutes should acquire more bandwidth for their Internet connections to accommodate more computers and to improve the Internet speed. Internet networks must be active and continuously sustained in order to make this valued resource effective in all agricultural research institutes.

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Section: Benefits Of Accessibility and Utilization Of Internet Resourcesmentioning

confidence: 99%

A study on the agricultural research scientists’ knowledge in the use of internet resources

Folitse¹,

Osei²,

Dzandu³

et al. 2017

IJRSC

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“…According to the study, when asked about whether there is correlation between use of electronic journals and research productivity, "some 29% indicated a correlation whereas 13% indicated no correlation" and others were undecided (Mgobozi & Ocholla, 2002, p. 42). Badu and Markwei (2005) claimed that electronic resources are versatile tools for scholarly research in African universities. Their survey indicated that 64.2% of academics at the University of Ghana were in agreement that electronic resources impact positively on research productivity.…”

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Perceived Effect of Accessibility and Utilization of Electronic Resources on Productivity of Academic Staff in Selected Nigerian Universities

2015

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Access to information is vital for efficient research at universities. Electronic resources provide new platforms for information to aid in conducting research at universities. This study explores the perceived effect of accessibility and utilization of electronic resources on research productivity at Nigerian universities. A quantitative research approach was adopted for the study with a survey as research method. Data were collected for the study with a self-reporting questionnaire. Regression analysis in the study revealed that accessibility and use of electronic resources had a significant perceived positive effect on research productivity at the surveyed Nigerian universities. However, there was no significant perceived effect of accessibility and use of electronic resources by discipline on research productivity in the survey. In terms of gender, it was found that there was no significant perceived effect of accessibility and use of electronic resources by gender on research productivity among respondents at the surveyed Nigerian universities. Based on these findings, it is recommended that effective development of digital libraries in Nigerian universities would ameliorate the problems of accessibility and utilization of electronic resources by academic staff in research. Furthermore, the Nigerian university libraries should develop an electronic collection development policy to enhance equitable access and use of electronic resources at Nigerian universities. Policy for sustainable digitization of relevant library materials should be evolved to support digital libraries effectively for efficient accessibility and utilization of electronic resources.

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“…Findings revealed the personal characteristics of the respondents, different aspects of their Internet use, such as duration of Internet usage access time, motivation for using the Net, search engines employed, Internet skills acquisition, frequency of Internet use, evaluation of Internet information content, problems encountered while using the Internet as well as way forward. Badu and Markwei (2005) conducted a study to find the extent of awareness and use of the Internet and its resources by academic staff and postgraduate students of the University of Ghana. The main findings indicated that both staff and students were fully aware of the Internet and most of its services.…”

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Information searching behavior in the Internet age: A users’ study of Aligarh Muslim University

Nazim¹

2008

The International Information & Library Review

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SummaryThis study reports the results of a survey conducted at Aligarh Muslim University (AMU) to determine the extent to which Internet users are aware and make use of the Internet resources and services. The study examines the information searching behavior of Internet users. A questionnaire and follow-up interviews with the postgraduate students, research scholars and academic staff were conducted to collect data. A total of 489 questionnaires were distributed to the selected sample of eight faculties; 405 valid samples were collected. The data were analyzed according to the background of Internet users, Internet information searching behavior, use of Internet resources and services, quality of Internet information, problems of the Internet access and need for Internet literacy. The study found that the majority of respondents had a 5 year history of Internet access. The academic staff spent more time on the Internet than the students and research scholars. Although Internet search engines were the preferred information searching tool, other methods such as databases, gateways and World Wide Web (WWW) were also used. Online journals and databases were the preferred information sources among the Internet users.Respondents chose e-mail, WWW and search engines as important Internet services. About 60% of respondents believed that the good quality of information on the Internet made it a useful tool for education and research. Slow speed, lack of training and information overload were indicated as some of the factors affecting Internet usage. Further, recommendations are made to improve the use of Internet, including a well-planned Internet literacy program and preparation of subject gateways.

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Internet Awareness and Use in the University of Ghana

Cited by 22 publications

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A study on the agricultural research scientists’ knowledge in the use of internet resources

A study on the agricultural research scientists’ knowledge in the use of internet resources

Perceived Effect of Accessibility and Utilization of Electronic Resources on Productivity of Academic Staff in Selected Nigerian Universities

Information searching behavior in the Internet age: A users’ study of Aligarh Muslim University

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