Exploring the Nexus of Information Literacy and Research Productivity among Agriculture Researchers

Muhammad Nadeem Akhtar; Muhammad Shahzad; Fauz Dar Khan

doi:10.35484/ahss.2023(4-III)24

Authors

Ch. Muhammad Nadeem Akhtar Head, Main Library & IT Department, Ayub Agricultural Research Institute, Faisalabad, Punjab, Pakistan
Muhammad Shahzad Lecturer, Department of Sociology, University of Gujrat, Gujrat, Punjab, Pakistan
Dr. Fauz Dar Khan Assistant Professor, School of Library & Information Science, Minhaj University Lahore, Punjab, Pakistan

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.35484/ahss.2023(4-III)24

Keywords:

Agricultural Researchers, Information Literacy, Research Productivity

Abstract

The crucial role of information literacy for agricultural researchers lies in its capacity to augment the effectiveness and influence of academic pursuits within the agricultural field. This study aimed to assess the relationship between the identification, scope, planning, information literacy and research productivity of agricultural researchers. A cross-sectional and quantitative research design was used. A simple random sampling technique was used to collect data from 353 agricultural researchers working in the Punjab agriculture research wing. Data was collected using a questionnaire containing items related to the study variables. SPSS (edition 27) was operated to analyze collected data. The results of correlational analyses reveal a positive, moderate to strong correlation between the study variables and research productivity. The findings suggest to policymakers and organisations the importance of incorporating targeted information literacy training programmes for agricultural researchers' professional development.