Information Behavior of Competitive Intelligence Professionals: A Convergence Approach

2014 ◽  
Author(s):  
Tao Jin ◽  
France Bouthillier
Keyword(s):  
Real World ◽  
Information Needs ◽  
Information Sources ◽  
Information Behavior ◽  
Competitive Intelligence ◽  
The Real ◽  
Types Of Information

Competitive intelligence activities are intensive information behavior. This paper reports a portion of results from a study of how 28 Canadian CI professionals work in the real world, such as the mechanism of their information needs, the types of information that they seek, and the information sources that they use.Les activités de la veille concurrentielle constituent des comportements informationnels intensifs. Cet article présente une partie des résultats d’une étude portant sur la manière dont 28 professionnels canadiens de la veille concurrentielle travaillent dans le monde réel, et plus particulièrement le mécanisme de leurs besoins informationnels, les catégories d’information recherchées, et les sources d’information utilisées. 

Monofunctional and polyfunctional information tools with an operative function

2018 ◽  
Vol 33 (1) ◽  
pp. 361-390 ◽  
Author(s):  
Heidi Agerbo
Keyword(s):  
21St Century ◽  
Real World ◽  
Information Needs ◽  
Future Research ◽  
Linguistic Information ◽  
The Real ◽  
Vast Amount ◽  
Information Tools ◽  
Types Of Information

AbstractThough a vast amount of dictionary analyses have been produced over the years, hardly any of these have mentioned the operative function, which has been overlooked in most lexicographical literature. With short analyses of 12 existing dictionaries ranging from the 18th century to the 21st century, this article shows that many dictionaries have indeed been produced to satisfy operative needs. Based on this result, it is clear that the operative function deserves a place in lexicographical theory. An interesting finding that came out of these analyses was that especially dictionaries from the 18th to the early 20th centuries (the old dictionaries) were written to accommodate several types of information needs that their users would come across in the real world, including operative needs, whereas the focus of most contemporary dictionaries is to satisfy linguistic information needs. This is an interesting change in focus, which this article criticises. Based on the above mentioned analyses, a number of questions are raised to guide future research into the operative function.

Monofunctional and polyfunctional information tools with an operative function

2018 ◽  
Vol 33 (2017) ◽  
pp. 361-390
Author(s):  
Heidi Agerbo
Keyword(s):  
Real World ◽  
Information Needs ◽  
Future Research ◽  
Linguistic Information ◽  
The Real ◽  
Vast Amount ◽  
Information Tools ◽  
Types Of Information

AbstractThough a vast amount of dictionary analyses have been produced over the years, hardly any of these have mentioned the operative function, which has been overlooked in most lexicographical literature. With short analyses of 12 existing dictionaries ranging from the 18th century to the 21st century, this article shows that many dictionaries have indeed been produced to satisfy operative needs. Based on this result, it is clear that the operative function deserves a place in lexicographical theory. An interesting finding that came out of these analyses was that especially dictionaries from the 18th to the early 20th centuries (the old dictionaries) were written to accommodate several types of information needs that their users would come across in the real world, including operative needs, whereas the focus of most contemporary dictionaries is to satisfy linguistic information needs. This is an interesting change in focus, which this article criticises. Based on the above-mentioned analyses, a number of questions are raised to guide future research into the operative function.

The information needs and behaviour of the Egyptian elderly living in care homes: An exploratory study

IFLA Journal ◽  
2021 ◽  
pp. 034003522199156
Author(s):  
Essam Mansour
Keyword(s):  
Elderly People ◽  
Information Seeking ◽  
Information Needs ◽  
Information Sources ◽  
Care Homes ◽  
Average Income ◽  
Information Awareness ◽  
Medical Health ◽  
Types Of Information ◽  
Elderly Living

The purpose of this study is to investigate the information-seeking behaviour of the Egyptian elderly, including their information needs. A sample of 63 elderly people living in care homes was taken. It was divided into five focus groups. Of the 63 elderly people, 40 were men (63.5%) and 23 women (36.5%). Almost half (47.6%) ranged in aged from 61 to 70. About a quarter (23%) of them held a high school diploma. The highest percentage (28.6%) was labelled as average-income people. The highest percentage (60.3%) was also found to be widows or widowers. The types of information used most by the Egyptian elderly related to physical, medical/health, social, rational and recreational needs. Their information sources varied between formal and informal sources. Nearly two-thirds (63.5%) of them showed that limited knowledge, lack of interest, poor information awareness, aging, loneliness and health problems were the most significant obstacles they faced when seeking information.

scholarly journals Wildland Fire Science for Management: Federal Fire Manager Information Needs, Sources, and Uses

2011 ◽  
Vol 26 (3) ◽  
pp. 126-132 ◽  
Author(s):  
Clare M. Ryan ◽  
Lee K. Cerveny
Keyword(s):  
Information Needs ◽  
Information Sources ◽  
Wildland Fire ◽  
Relevant Information ◽  
Service Research ◽  
Fire Science ◽  
Information Accessibility ◽  
Us Forest Service ◽  
Types Of Information ◽  
University Scientists

Abstract A Web-based survey of wildland fire managers in federal agencies in the western United States explored fire science information needs and sources, why particular sources are used, and barriers to obtaining and using information. The fire managers we surveyed rely heavily on internal agency information sources (colleagues, technical experts, and resource advisors) and are more likely to face barriers in their ability to access and use relevant information (lack of time, funding, and personnel) than problems with the quality or availability of data. Information accessibility and applicability are important to managers when deciding which information sources to use. Managers frequently access research provided by US Forest Service Research and Development specialists and university scientists through various publications, the Internet, and direct communication with scientists. Understanding the types of information fire managers need, the sources they access for information, and the barriers they face in obtaining and using information may lead to improved fire science and its dissemination, as well as more effective and efficient fire management.

Towards a Taxonomy of Display Styles for Ubiquitous Multimedia

2010 ◽  
pp. 916-930
Author(s):  
Florian Ledermann
Keyword(s):  
Public Space ◽  
Real World ◽  
Semantic Network ◽  
Multimedia Systems ◽  
Information Space ◽  
Mobile Multimedia ◽  
The Real ◽  
Types Of Information ◽  
Domain Independent

In this chapter, a domain independent taxonomy of sign functions rooted in an analysis of physical signs found in public space is presented. This knowledge is necessary for the construction of future multimedia systems that are capable of automatically generating complex yet legible graphical responses from an underlying abstract information space such as a semantic network. The authors take the presence of a sign in the real world as indication for a demand for the information encoded in that sign, and identify the fundamental types of information that are needed to fulfill various tasks. For the information types listed in the taxonomy, strategies for rendering the information to the user in digital mobile multimedia systems are discussed.

Towards a Taxonomy of Display Styles for Ubiquitious Multimedia

2008 ◽  
pp. 1600-1615
Author(s):  
Florian Ledermann ◽  
Christian Breiteneder
Keyword(s):  
Public Space ◽  
Real World ◽  
Semantic Network ◽  
Multimedia Systems ◽  
Information Space ◽  
Mobile Multimedia ◽  
The Real ◽  
Types Of Information ◽  
Domain Independent

In this chapter, a domain independent taxonomy of sign functions rooted in an analysis of physical signs found in public space is presented. This knowledge is necessary for the construction of future multimedia systems that are capable of automatically generating complex yet legible graphical responses from an underlying abstract information space such as a semantic network. The authors take the presence of a sign in the real world as indication for a demand for the information encoded in that sign, and identify the fundamental types of information that are needed to fulfill various tasks. For the information types listed in the taxonomy, strategies for rendering the information to the user in digital mobile multimedia systems are discussed.

Finding Answers

2019 ◽  
pp. 20-40
Author(s):  
Sunny Bains
Keyword(s):  
Intellectual Property ◽  
Real World ◽  
Information Sources ◽  
Work Flow ◽  
Annual Reports ◽  
Technical Literature ◽  
The Real ◽  
Basic Work ◽  
Trade Press

“Finding Answers” addresses the information you need to answer questions. The chapter starts by suggesting a basic work flow for gathering material. It then moves on to consider where to look for that material; specifically, the information sources that can be accessed both virtually and by reaching out into the real world. These include everything from keywords, technical literature, patents, intellectual property, the trade press, annual reports, conferences, lab visits, industry roadmaps, industry blogger, books, and more. For each one, the chapter discusses not only what each source can offer and which questions they are most likely to answer but also their strengths, their weaknesses, and common pitfalls in using them.

Research on consumers' health information consultation patterns

2020 ◽  
Vol 73 (1) ◽  
pp. 25-42
Author(s):  
Dan Wu ◽  
Hao Xu ◽  
Shu Fan
Keyword(s):  
Health Information ◽  
Information Needs ◽  
Information Sources ◽  
Information Behavior ◽  
Consumer Health Information ◽  
Research Approach ◽  
Consumer Health ◽  
Health Issues ◽  
Content Type ◽  
Wide Range

PurposeThis paper aims to identify consumers' health information consultation patterns by analyzing information sources to better understand consumers' health information needs and behavior in the context of multisource health information.Design/methodology/approachHaodaifu Online, an online health consultation (OHC) website in China, was used as a research data source, and 20,000 consultation cases were collected from the website with Python. After screening and cleaning, 1,601 consultation cases were included in this study. A content analysis-based mixed-methods research approach was applied to analyze these cases.FindingsThe results indicate that with the participation of OHC, there are 15 patterns of consumer health information consultation. Besides OHC, health information sources reported by consumers included medical institutions family/friends and the Internet. Consumers consult on a wide range of health issues including surgical conditions obstetrical and gynecological conditions and other 20 subjects. Consumers have multiple information needs when using OHC: getting prescriptions, diagnosing diseases, making appointments, understanding illnesses, confirming diagnoses and reviewing costs. Through further analysis it was found that consumers’ health information consultation patterns were also significantly different in health issues and health information needs.Originality/valueThis study broadens one’s understanding of consumer health information behavior, which contributes to the field of health information behavior, and also provides insight for OHC stakeholders to improve their services.

scholarly journals Pelayanan bimbingan literasi dan sumber informasi perpustakaan bagi mahasiswa yang sedang menyusun tugas akhir

2019 ◽  
Vol 15 (1) ◽  
pp. 1
Author(s):  
Anton Risparyanto
Keyword(s):  
Information Literacy ◽  
Information Needs ◽  
Information Sources ◽  
Analysis Data ◽  
Access To Information ◽  
Structured Interviews ◽  
Descriptive Research ◽  
Qualitative Descriptive ◽  
Types Of Information ◽  
Theses And Dissertations

Introduction. There are various types of information sources and guidelines on information literacy at libraries. It is necessary to understand the types of information sources and guidelines on information literacy needed by students, particularly for those who are in the stage of writing their final assignments. The aims of this paper is to provide  better understanding of the need of information sources for the final year students.Research Methods. This is qualitative descriptive research with 10 final year students in structured interviews as well as observations from the Indonesian Islamic University. Data analysis. Data from interviews and observations were analyzed using qualitative methods on the variables used as research subjects.Results and Discussions. The data showed that types of online and printed information sources include (a) textbooks; (b) journals; (c) proceedings and (d) final assignments (theses and dissertations). In terms of information literacy guidelines, they need some  guideline to (a) access to information sources; (b) analyse information sources; (c) evaluate  information sources and (d) use information sources.Conclusions and Recommendations. The library should provide several types of information sources and information literacy guidelines for students to prepare their final assignments. The paper also suggests that the Directorate of Indonesian Islamic University Library to consider better students’ information needs and continue with further similar research.

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