Jacobs N. "Co-term network analysis as a means of describing the information landscapes of knowledge communities across sectors" Journal of Documentation 58(5):548-562 2002

[Eugene Garfield]

Neil Jacobs : E-Mail Address : Neil.Jacobs at bristol.ac.uk


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TITLE   Co-term network analysis as a means of describing the information
        landscapes of knowledge communities across sectors

AUTHOR  Jacobs N

JOURNAL JOURNAL OF DOCUMENTATION 58 (5): 548-562 2002

 Document type: Article  Language: English
 Cited References: 30    Times Cited: 0


Abstract:
Many and varied information sources are used by researchers and managers
across sectors relevant to public policy development. When aggregated, these
sources can be described in terms of sector-specific information landscapes.
This paper describes results from a survey that investigated such landscapes
and relates them to the working practices of those for whom they were
relevant. This is achieved through the use of co-word or co-term analysis, a
technique derived from actor-network theory. This technique allows for the
production of graphic plots of normalised free text term pairs, which take
into account inclusiveness. The results suggest that knowledge communities
can be identified by this technique.

Author Keywords:
knowledge workers, information systems, public sector, voluntary
organizations, universities

KeyWords Plus:
WORD ANALYSIS, ORGANIZATIONS, TECHNOLOGY

Addresses:
Jacobs N, Univ Bristol, Inst Learning & Res Technol, Regard, Bristol, Avon,
England
Univ Bristol, Inst Learning & Res Technol, Regard, Bristol, Avon, England

Publisher:
EMERALD, BRADFORD

IDS Number:
599ZR


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ISSN:
0022-0418