Transdisciplinarity: an imperative for information behaviour research

Information Research an international electronic journal, Journal Year: 2024, Volume and Issue: 29(2), P. 495 - 511

Published: June 18, 2024

Introduction. Information behaviour research must be methodologically and conceptually sophisticated to generate knowledge reflecting the complexities of information engagement in people’s lives. can enriched by concept transdisciplinarity — a collaborative approach addressing complex societal problems, with actionable outcomes. Method. In-depth analysis traces emergence transdisciplinary design. The paper then examines selected science studies that possess strong qualities, including those grounded community-based approaches centred on experiences who have been marginalised mainstream research. discusses opportunities for, challenges to, increased behaviour. Results. is well positioned embrace transdisciplinarity, although this has yet see widespread uptake. Transdisciplinary present science, generally, timely, multifaceted opportunity adopt designs centre community, government, and/or industry stakeholders, which aligns practice-oriented, interdisciplinary nature field. Conclusion. This brings theoretical conceptualisation relation focusing primarily It expands importance collaboration, innovation, cross-disciplinarity, proposes strategies for bridging into more critical investigations activities contemporary society.

Language: Английский

Connect, collaborate and tailor: a model of community engagement through infographic design during the COVID-19 pandemic

BMC Public Health, Journal Year: 2024, Volume and Issue: 24(1)

Published: Sept. 19, 2024

Language: Английский