Information Science

Dispersion of ICT-related subject terms in information and knowledge management publications: A Bradford analysis

O. B. Onyancha and D. N. Ocholla

This study, conducted by Omwoyo Bosire Onyancha and Dennis N. Ocholla, delves into the fascinating dynamics of ICT-related terms in Information and Knowledge Management literature. It highlights the evolving nature of core subjects influenced by technology, with implications for search strategies and collection development.

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Abstract

This study uses Bradford's law of dispersion to analyze ICT-related subject terms in Information and Knowledge Management (IKM) literature (1998-2017). Data from EBSCO databases revealed core ICT applications in IKM within medicine, business, education, decision sciences, and industrial management. Core subjects varied across time periods, with technology-associated terms consistently prominent. While the study shows subject term dispersion fitting Bradford's law, the article distribution across zones doesn't perfectly align with the law's principles. The findings hold implications for collection development, search strategies, and extending Bradford's law applications beyond journal analysis.

Publisher

Humanities and Social Sciences Communications

Published On

May 18, 2022

Authors

Omwoyo Bosire Onyancha, Dennis N. Ocholla

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