Development Of Information Resources Research Articles

Information support of volunteering in the library information environment

The author examines the issues of volunteering information support through thematic information resources development and dissemination. She analyzes relevant information resources developed by several libraries and reveals the problems affecting the effectiveness of information support for the institution of volunteering in general, and in the library and information sector, in particular. The author addresses the main problems and provides the case study of volunteering information resources as presented on the official websites of federal government agencies. An attempt is made to systematize information resources on volunteering. In conclusion, the author offers her recommendations on how to build the integrated system of volunteering information support, and emphasizes one of the proposals partially implemented within the framework of this study.

Connecting through screens: Navigating relationships with patients and advocacy groups in a digital world

As a Healthcare Publications Editor at Karger Publishers, I write, edit, and oversee the development of patient information resources in our Fast Facts for Patients series. Soft skills are vital in my role at Karger, where we are committed to collaborating with patients and patient groups for each information project. The challenge in my job lies in building and maintaining these relationships entirely online, as I work remotely.

The 55-th anniversary of the Scientific Library of Euphrosyne Polotskaya State University of Polotsk

The author examines the history of the Scientific Library of Polotsk State University from its establishment till nowadays. For 55 years, the Library has been dynamically developing along with its parent organization: The library of Belorussian Polytechnic Institution Branch (1968), the library of Novopolotsk Polytechnic Institute (1974), the library of the classical university (1993); and since 2005 it has been operating as a scientific library. The contribution of the library leaders and directors is characterized in brief. Today, the Library is housed across three sites, each of them belongs to a particular epoch. The library was first founded in Novopolotsk, and today the administration, information resources development department, lending, reading and exhibition rooms, conference hall, and Polotsk land education and science museum, are located here. The library branch in Polotsk is located in the restored historical building of Jesuist collegium (1580), once the largest educational library. The library branch in Mezhdurechye settlement is a new, comfortable and modern environment and a new type of library. As a whole, the library today is a n educational, research and cultural center; it provides access to information resources, supports and facilitates the university’s educational research and professional work.

Technical Framework and Preliminary Practices of Global Geographic Information Resource Construction

Abstract. High-precision and real-time global geographic information data are fundamental and strategic resources in various fields such as safeguarding global strategic interests, studying global environmental changes, and planning for sustainable development. However, due to challenges related to ground control and obtaining reference information, the development of global geographic information resources faces significant hurdles in terms of geometric positioning, information extraction, and data mining. This paper starts with the characteristics of domestically produced remote sensing images and proposes a comprehensive technical framework centered around "uncontrolled geometric positioning, intelligent interpretation of typical elements, mining of multi-source data from abroad, and intelligent hybrid collection and compilation of Digital Elevation Models (DEMs)." The paper elaborates on the key technical challenges that need to be overcome and their corresponding solutions. It also outlines the development of relevant data products and production technical specifications. Multiple production-oriented software tools were developed, leading to the creation of a variety of data products in multiple types and scales, including global 30-meter land cover data, DEM data, core vector data, and more.

Improving Conversations about Parkinson's Dementia.

People with Parkinson's disease (PD) have an increased risk of dementia, yet patients and clinicians frequently avoid talking about it due to associated stigma, and the perception that "nothing can be done about it". However, open conversations about PD dementia may allow people with the condition to access treatment and support, and may increase participation in research aimed at understanding PD dementia. To co-produce information resources for patients and healthcare professionals to improve conversations about PD dementia. We worked with people with PD, engagement experts, artists, and a PD charity to open up these conversations. 34 participants (16 PD; 6 PD dementia; 1 Parkinsonism, 11 caregivers) attended creative workshops to examine fears about PD dementia and develop information resources. 25 PD experts contributed to the resources. While most people with PD (70%) and caregivers (81%) shared worries about cognitive changes prior to the workshops, only 38% and 30%, respectively, had raised these concerns with a healthcare professional. 91% of people with PD and 73% of caregivers agreed that PD clinicians should ask about cognitive changes routinely through direct questions and perform cognitive tests at clinic appointments. We used insights from the creative workshops, and input from a network of PD experts to co-develop two open-access resources: one for people with PD and their families, and one for healthcare professionals. Using artistic and creative workshops, co-learning and striving for diverse voices, we co-produced relevant resources for a wider audience to improve conversations about PD dementia.

"Has Anyone Been There Now?": An Interview Study on the Support Experiences and Unmet Needs of Informal Long-Distance Caregivers for Patients at the End of Life.

In the German context, research is lacking on the support experiences and unmet needs of informal caregivers in end-of-life situations who are geographically distanced from their ill relatives. The current study aimed at deepening our understanding of the specific end-of-life support experiences and needs of informal long-distance caregivers. The study employed an explorative design, applying qualitative interviews. Thirty-three long-distance family caregivers participated in the study (December 2021-October 2022). The results showed that long-distance caregivers relied on close exchange and cooperation with local family and non-kin caregivers. They also expressed the wish to be considered more proactively by professional caregivers, with respect to their specific geographic situations. They further recommended that local care networks be built to support patients. Hypotheses were deduced from long-distance caregivers' recommendations for support interventions. The results may be useful for the development of an online information resource for long-distance caregivers in end-of-life situations.

Parents' User Experience Accessing and Using a Web-Based Map of COVID-19 Recommendations for Health Decision-Making: Qualitative Descriptive Study.

The eCOVID19 Recommendations Map & Gateway to Contextualization (RecMap) website was developed to identify all COVID-19 guidelines, assess the credibility and trustworthiness of the guidelines, and make recommendations understandable to various stakeholder groups. To date, little has been done to understand and explore parents' experiences when accessing and using the RecMap website for COVID-19 health decision-making. To explore (1) where parents look for COVID-19 health information and why, (2) parents' user experience when accessing and using the RecMap website to make health decisions, and (3) what knowledge mobilization activities are needed to increase parents' awareness, use, and engagement with the RecMap website. We conducted a qualitative descriptive study using semistructured interviews and a think-aloud activity with parents of children aged 18 years or younger living in Canada. Participants were asked to provide feedback on the RecMap website and to "think aloud" as they navigated the website to find relevant COVID-19 health recommendations. Demographic information was collected using a web-based questionnaire. A hybrid deductive and inductive thematic approach guided analysis and data synthesis. A total of 21 participants (13/21, 62% mothers) were interviewed and participated in a think-aloud activity. The data were categorized into four sections, representative of key elements that deductively and inductively emerged from the data: (1) parent information seeking behaviors and preferences for COVID-19, (2) RecMap website usability, (3) perceived usefulness of the RecMap website, and (4) knowledge mobilization strategies to increase awareness, use, and engagement of the RecMap website. Parents primarily used the internet to find COVID-19 information and focused on sources that they determined to be credible, trustworthy, simple, and engaging. As the pandemic evolved, participants' information-seeking behaviors changed, specifically their topics of interest and search frequency. Most parents were not aware of the RecMap website before this study but found satisfaction with its concept and layout and expressed intentions to use and share it with others. Parents experienced some barriers to using the RecMap website and suggested key areas for improvement to facilitate its usability and perceived usefulness. Recommendations included a more user-friendly home page for lay audiences (separate public-facing user interface), improving the search and filter options, quicker navigation, clearer titles, more family-friendly graphics, and improving mobile-friendly access. Several strategies to disseminate the RecMap website were also expressed, including a mix of traditional and nontraditional methods (handouts and social media) in credible and high-traffic locations that parents frequent often. Overall, parents liked the concept of the RecMap website but had some suggestions to improve its usability (language, navigation, and website interface). These findings can be used to improve the RecMap website for parents and offer insight for the development and dissemination of effective web-based health information tools and resources for the general public.

Characteristics and associated factors of health information-seeking behaviour among patients with inflammatory bowel disease in the digital era: a scoping review

BackgroundHealth Information-Seeking Behaviour (HISB) is necessary for self-management and medical decision-making among patients with inflammatory bowel disease (IBD). With the advancement of information technology, health information needs and seeking are reshaped among patients with IBD. This scoping review aims to gain a comprehensive understanding of HISB of people with IBD in the digital age.MethodsThis scoping review adhered to Arksey and O'Malley's framework and Preferred Reporting Items for Systematic Reviews and Meta-Analyses extension for Scoping Reviews frameworks (PRISMA-ScR). A comprehensive literature search was conducted in PubMed, Embase, Web of Science, PsycINFO, CINAHL, and three Chinese databases from January 1, 2010 to April 10, 2023. Employing both deductive and inductive content analysis, we scrutinized studies using Wilson's model.ResultsIn total, 56 articles were selected. Within the information dimension of HISB among patients with IBD, treatment-related information, particularly medication-related information, was identified as the most critical information need. Other information requirements included basic IBD-related information, daily life and self-management, sexual and reproductive health, and other needs. In the sources dimension, of the eight common sources of information, the internet was the most frequently mentioned source of information, while face-to-face communication with healthcare professionals was the preferred source. Associated factors were categorized into six categories: demographic characteristics, psychological aspects, role-related or interpersonal traits, environmental aspects, source-related characteristics, and disease-related factors. Moreover, the results showed five types of HISB among people with IBD, including active searching, ongoing searching, passive attention, passive searching, and avoid seeking. Notably, active searching, especially social information seeking, appeared to be the predominant common type of HISB among people with IBD in the digital era.ConclusionInformation needs and sources for patients with IBD exhibit variability, and their health information-seeking behaviour is influenced by a combination of diverse factors, including resource-related and individual factors. Future research should focus on the longitudinal changes in HISB among patients with IBD. Moreover, efforts should be made to develop information resources that are both convenient and provide credible information services, although the development of such resources requires further investigation and evaluation.

Normative and legal regulation of digitization of fonds of cultural institutions as requirement for development of state integration electronic information resources of national historical and cultural heritage

Normative and legal regulation of digitization of fonds of cultural institutions as requirement for development of state integration electronic information resources of national historical and cultural heritage

Bridging the transition gap

Issues around transition to university have been widely discussed, with the recent pandemic highlighting issues such as students’ lack of confidence in engaging in higher education and lack of knowledge around some of the expectations and skills required (Advance HE,2020), but one aspect which has been somewhat under researched is the link between academic skills required by 6th form students and stage 1 undergraduate students (Baker, 2016) . The Bridging the Gap project is a collaboration between students, the Academic Skills team and the Education Outreach team at Newcastle University. Our project co-created accessible, engaging, interactive resources based on feedback from both 6th form students and (undergraduate (UG) students with the student voice at the heart of the project. We worked with paid interns to not only use the information gathered from focus groups to inform resource development but also to consider how our message was communicated to students. To date, several resources have been developed around topics such as time management and evaluation of sources. Although still in the development phase, the project team has been able to gather some formative feedback from UG students, 6th form students as well as teachers. Further, the impact of the project has been highlighted by gaining additional funding for a two-year project coordinator. This session outlined what we have learned about working collaboratively with students to provide resources to help develop core academic and research skills to build confidence and support the transition from secondary to higher education. We highlighted the project phases, how we were able to work collaboratively and how we were able to ensure that the student input and evaluation were central to the project in order to provide a good practice framework.

FORMATION OF A SYSTEM OF CREATIVE MANAGEMENT AT THE ENTERPRISE

Relevance. At the present stage of society's development, new socio-economic processes are coming to the fore, which are inextricably linked to a new understanding of the essence of a person, with the growing role of the individual. In a time of market oversaturation, creativity is the key to a company's competitiveness. Ensuring the continuous development of the enterprise and its competitiveness in the context of capital intellectualization is impossible without the formation of personnel with the necessary knowledge and competencies. The purpose of the study. The purpose of the article is to study the possibilities of applying the creative management system in organizations and enterprises in the field of culture and art in the context of complex socio-economic changes: digitalization, quarantine restrictions, development of information resources that require new approaches to management. Methodology. The study used methods based on general economic statements, in particular, general scientific methods of analysis - detailing individual factors; comparison - highlighting the common features of the impact of individual factors and the method of logical comparison, as well as specific modeling methods - creating models for analyzing the internal environment and expert assessments - summarizing the results of the impact of internal environment factors. Results. One of the main components of the potential for enterprise development is the intellectual resources of management entities. Considering that management entities have different levels of professional training, work experience, collective and individual goals based on needs, preferences, ambitions, etc., the use of intellectual resources for the development of an organization is quite problematic. The concept of creative management is a combination of three concepts: "creativity", "management" and "organization". The term "creativity" (English: creativity, Latin. "creatio) means the creation of something new. There are two main criteria for assessing creativity: the result (quantity and quality); rejection of strategic stereotypes of thinking and action. The study examined the possibilities of applying the creative management system at enterprises in the context of complex socio-economic changes: digitalization, quarantine restrictions, development of information resources that require new approaches to management, identified theoretical aspects of the formation of a creative management system at an enterprise; characterized creativity as a modern trend in enterprise management and formed the principles of creative management implementation, as well as proposed styles for use. Practical significance. The results of this study can be used by enterprises to intensify the generation of ideas, improve the moral and psychological climate in the team and increase the realization of the human potential of employees. Prospects for further research. Further study requires research and definition of the tools of creative management and adaptation of methods and tools to the activities of enterprises in various fields of activity in order to obtain new data on the effectiveness of the application of certain criteria of enterprise activity. Problem statement. In the context of intellectualization of capital, the so-called innovative employees are of particular value to the enterprise, whose competencies include creativity, originality of ideas, creativity, and non-standard approaches to solving professional problems. In line with these trends, a specific branch of management has emerged - creative management, which is aimed at the formation, retention and development of creative employees.

Research on Information Poverty in Ethnic Border Regions

The information revolution has ushered in a new era of information and economy, with information resources becoming a key resource for regional economic strength and core competitiveness. In the process of informatization in China, there is a significant gap between the central and western regions and the eastern regions in terms of information infrastructure, information resource transmission and acquisition capabilities, information resource utilization and development potential, and information industry development. Therefore, information differentiation and the digital divide have also become important factors leading to the wealth gap in the information age. Against the backdrop of promoting the development of poverty-stricken areas and rural revitalization strategies, the issue of information poverty among the vast rural population in the western region, especially in ethnic border areas, cannot be ignored. To solve the problem of information poverty in ethnic border areas, it is necessary to strengthen the construction of rural information environment, improve farmers’ information literacy, strengthen the construction of information service talent team, and improve the effectiveness of information services.

Job Satisfaction and Turnover Intention among Employees in Educity, Johor

Turnover among employees is a major issue that significantly has an impact on human resource management and organizational success. One of the key aspects of turnover is the loss of valuable knowledge and technical skills, which is particularly prominent in sports organizations. Thus, this study explored the relationship between job satisfaction and turnover intention in Educity, Johor. The research employed a quantitative design and involved distributing a questionnaire containing 40 items that assessed job satisfaction and turnover intention to 40 employees in Educity, Johor. The findings revealed a clear and negative association between job satisfaction and turnover intention. In other words, employees who are satisfied with their job are less likely to leave the organization. Consequently, the results of this study can be utilized to enhance employee well-being, guide future research, and inform human resource planning and development. It is recommended that policies be improved based on these findings, and further surveys should be conducted with a new sample.

Nurse Information Security Policy Compliance, Information Competence, and Information Security Attitudes Predict Information Security Behavior.

Nurses' attitudes toward information security can influence the hospital's information resources management and development. This study investigated the relationships between nurses' information security policy compliance, information competence, and information security attitudes, which are factors that influence information security behavior. Data were collected during September 2020. The participants were 200 clinical nurses from a general hospital in Korea. The self-reported questionnaire included questions on nurses' general characteristics, information security policy compliance, information competence, and information security attitudes. Information security policy compliance (r = 0.554, P < .001) and information competence (r = 0.614, P < .001) were positively associated with information security attitudes. Predictors of nurses' information security attitudes were information competence (β = .439), information security policy compliance (β = .343), prior information security-related education (β = .113), and job position (nurse manager; β = .101). Implications for practice include the need for strategies to develop information security policy compliance and information competence to improve information security behavior, including different approaches tailored to nurses' job positions and previous information security education.

Legal Aspect of Forming the Secure Informational Environment Fostering Dissemination of the Traditional Russian Spiritual and Moral Values

Introduction.During the last decades, several generations of people in Russia matured being disoriented in culture, traditional Russian spiritual and moral values. There can be observed the overwhelming replacement of the traditional values with pseudo-values and acceptance by people of the deviant behavior, often leading to self-destruction and new understanding of the norm. This became possible due to the absence of proper control over the flow of information on behalf of the state. Recently, our state has sensitized activities aimed at forming the informational environment fostering development of the high moral qualities in a person and adherence to the traditional value benchmarks. Since the information resources have a particular influence on moulding the present generation, the important task today is allocated to development and promotion of such information resources that can stop the process of losing the social and moral benchmarks by the present generation. The aim of the study is to evaluate the existing legislative acts from perspective of their capacity for full-scale regulation of the process of forming the secure informational environment, that can ensure the proper dissemination level of the spiritual, moral values, which are deemed traditional.Materials and Methods.The legislative acts regulating the work of the modern information resources and their impact on the present generation have become the material for the study. Such general methods of scientific cognition as the dialectical and legalistic methods, as well as the analysis, synthesis, induction and deduction have been used in the article.Results.In the Strategy of the Information Society Development in the Russian Federation for 2017 – 2030, the need to form an informational environment based on promotion of the information resources fostering dissemination of the traditional Russian spiritual and moral values is indicated. The idea itself, formulated in the concept, deserves unconditional support. At the same time, its implementation may face a number of problems and difficulties, which are primarily related to the conceptual apparatus. The absence of a uniform, high-quality conceptual apparatus in terms of the Russian language, the logic of replenishing, the unambiguous comprehension thereof for using in the allied regulatory legal acts, can depreciate all the attempts of the legislators to ensure forming the appropriate informational environment. To enable a complete regulation of the process of forming the secure informational environment, that can ensure the proper dissemination level of the spiritual and moral values, which are deemed traditional, it is necessary today, taking into account the above-mentioned and along with the other measures, to make an inventory and systematise the terminology and concepts in the sphere of legal regulation of the secure informational environment formation.Discussion and Conclusions.The definitional part of the legal background for forming the infosphere of knowledge is yet under development, but it already requires a quicker and more complete definition of its content and functional nature in terms of the subject of relations, the forms and methods of legal impact. The inventory and systematisation of the terminology and concepts in the sphere of legal regulation of the secure informational environment formation should be carried out as soon as possible, because this will foster implementation of the legal conditions for the informational counteracting at the present stage of the Russian Federation information society development.

Hearing the Voices of Australian Thyroid Cancer Survivors: Qualitative Thematic Analysis of Semistructured Interviews Identifies Unmet Support Needs.

Background: Most thyroid cancer survivors regain their physical health-related quality of life, but psychological and social deficits persist. The nature of these detriments remains poorly understood and they are insufficiently captured by survey data alone. To address this, qualitative data exploring the breadth and depth of thyroid cancer survivors' experiences and priorities for supportive care are required. Methods: Twenty semistructured interviews were undertaken with a purposive, maximum variation sample of thyroid cancer survivors. Interviews were transcribed verbatim and coded independently by two researchers. A hybrid model of inductive and realistic codebook analysis was undertaken with themes developed. Results: Patient experiences centered around three themes: (1) impact of diagnosis and treatment, (2) thyroid cancer does not happen in isolation, and (3) role of clinicians and formalized support structures. The word "cancer" had negative connotations, but for many, the reality of their experience was more positive. Despite feeling "lucky" at the relative low-risk nature of thyroid cancer, many patients reported fatigue, weight gain, and difficulty returning to usual activities; concerns that were largely dismissed or minimized by clinicians. Few were offered any support beyond their treating doctors; where patients attempted to access formalized supportive care, little was available or appropriate. Life stage and concurrent family and social stressors greatly impacted patients' ability to cope with diagnosis and treatment. Addressing thyroid cancer in isolation felt inappropriate without appreciating the broader context of their lives. Interactions with clinicians were largely positive, particularly where information was communicated as a means of empowering patients to participate in shared decision-making and where clinicians "checked in" emotionally with patients. Information about initial treatments was largely adequate but information on longer term effects and follow-up was lacking. Many patients felt that clinicians focused on physical well-being and scan results, missing opportunities to provide psychological support. Conclusions: Thyroid cancer survivors can struggle to navigate their cancer journey, particularly with regard to psychological and social functioning. There is a need to acknowledge these impacts at the time of clinical encounters, as well as develop information resources and support structures that can be individualized to optimize holistic well-being for those in need.

"Everything's a fight": A qualitative study of the cancer survivorship experiences of transgender and gender diverse Australians.

There is widespread recognition of the need to achieve equitable outcomes for all cancer survivors. This requires understanding of the experiences and outcomes of vulnerable groups. People who identify as sexually or gender diverse are known to be at risk of inferior cancer and survivorship outcomes, however, the posttreatment survivorship experiences of transgender and gender diverse (TGD) people have not been well studied. This study explored the survivorship experiences of people who identify as TGD, focusing on the physical and psychological aspects of the posttreatment survivorship phase and their experiences of follow-up cancer care. A qualitative study of 10 TGD cancer survivors. Interviews were transcribed verbatim and data were analyzed by thematic analysis. Six themes were generated from the data. TGD people reported (1) anxiety when attending appointments and avoidance of necessary follow-up care, (2) experiences of transphobia and discrimination within oncology care settings and (3) lack of consideration of TGD identity by providers. Themes further describe (4) physical aspects of being both TGD and a cancer survivor, (5) absence of inclusive and diverse supportive care resources, as well as (6) positive growth after cancer. Approaches to mitigate these issues are urgently called for. These include training in TGD health for health-care providers, inclusion of TGD health in medical and nursing curricula, processes to collect and use gender identity and preferred pronoun data in clinical settings, and development of TGD-inclusive information and peer-support resources.

The level of digital competencies for the provision of smart information service at academic libraries in Jordan

PurposeTechnological advancement has forced academic libraries to change their traditional services and routines by adopting emerging technologies to respond to the changing information needs of their users who are now more technologically inclined and prefer to access information remotely and in a timely manner. Smart technologies are the recent trends in academic libraries. This research aims to investigate the level of smart information service implementation at academic libraries in Jordan. It also aimed to investigate the correlation between the level of smart information services offered by the libraries and the level of digital competencies among the library staff.Design/methodology/approachThis research is designed using survey design to collect comprehensive information from the study participants. A questionnaire was disseminated to 340 respondents, and 246 questionnaires were returned and were suitable for analysis with a response rate of 72.4%.FindingsThe results indicated a moderate level of smart information service offered by academic libraries, as well as a moderate level of digital skills associated with the advocacy of smart information services. The results also indicated a strong and positive relationship between the level of smart information services at the investigated libraries and the level of digital competencies among the librarians.Practical implicationsThe findings will help other academic libraries understand how to respond to the emergent change in users’ information-seeking behavior by understanding their available human resources competencies and the requirement to undergo this emergent change.Originality/valueThis paper provides insights and practical solutions for academic libraries in response to global information trends based on users’ behaviors. This research was conducted in Jordan as one of the developing countries and hence it provides insights of the situation there. It will help academic libraries in Jordan and the region to handle and cope with the challenges associated with technology acceptance based on its staff level of digital competencies. The contribution of this research that it was done in a developing country where progress in the filed can be considered slow because of many factors, mainly economics, where institutions focus on essential library objectives, which are information resources development and databases subscriptions.

Regional business management in the context of foreign economic sanctions: online survey methodology

The purpose of the study is to justify and prove the feasibility of taking regional measures to support small and medium-sized businesses by public authorities under current conditions of foreign economic sanctions. Based on the online survey methodology by the example of Volgograd region, the following problems and risks were identified which include: problems and risks for business entities in the region under sanctions pressure; the level of awareness of small and medium-sized businesses about the measures of state support; the level of satisfaction of small and medium-sized businesses with state support measures; the effectiveness of government support measures for business in the region under sanctions pressure. The study resulted in a comprehensive analytical insight. As small and medium-sized enterprises face various problems in the current conditions of foreign economic sanctions, therefore it is necessary to improve and develop (in view of successful experience of other regions) regional measures to support small and medium-sized businesses by public authorities. Particularly, this concerns maintaining reduced tax rates and rates for microfinance programs. A set of priority areas for leveling the main reasons why entrepreneurs cannot take advantage of measures to support business by public authorities in the context of foreign economic sanctions is proposed by the authors. The scientific novelty of the article is due to the rationale for prioritizing the use of regional support measures based on the methods of economic statistics to support small and medium-sized businesses by public authorities aimed at the development of financial (material) and information resources of business entities in the current conditions of foreign economic sanctions.

Language Intervention for Late Talkers: The Experiences of Speech-Language Pathologists in Malaysia

A few studies have investigated the practise patterns of Malaysian speech-language pathologists (SLPs) when working with children with speech and language problems whose language intervention is necessary. However, these studies did not provide in-depth information about the SLPs' experiences as the studies were conducted quantitatively. Moreover, none of the studies focus on late-talkers (LTs), in which intervention for them can vary along a continuum from a wait/watch-and-see approach to direct intervention. Thus, this study aimed to explore SLPs’ experiences in managing LTs in Malaysia. Twelve SLPs participated in individual, semi-structured phone interviews. They were asked about their experiences in managing LTs. The interviews were recorded, transcribed, and a content analysis was performed. Two themes were identified; a) practises of SLPs and b) challenges faced by SLPs in managing LT cases. The practises of SLPs included conducting assessments, developing intervention plans, providing intervention, sharing information, giving homework, providing support, and managing appointments. The challenges faced were related to parents, other individuals close to LTs, LTs themselves, and resources. Although the SLPs’ practises aligned with the international standard of speech-language pathology service delivery, there is room for improvement, especially in collaborating with parents, as one-to-one direct interventions for LTs might not be suitable due to the challenges related to resources. In addition, a few suggestions related to centred-based care and trusted social media pages can be provided to parents to assist them outside therapy sessions besides initiating the development of awareness programs and information resources for parents and other caregivers. Keywords: Late talkers, language intervention, Malaysian speech-language pathologist, practise, challenges