Information Literacy Competency Research Articles

Mediating Role of Evidence-Based Nursing Competence Between Specialist Nurses' Information Literacy and Innovative Behaviour: A Multicentre Cross-Sectional Study.

To investigate the levels of information literacy, evidence-based nursing competence and innovative behaviour in specialist nurses, determine the impact of information literacy and evidence-based nursing competence on the innovative behaviour of specialist nurses and to analyse the mediating role of evidence-based nursing competence between information literacy and innovative behaviour among specialist nurses. A multicenter cross-sectional design. In March 2024, a survey was conducted on 313 specialist nurses in four tertiary Grade A comprehensive hospitals in China. Data collection involved the utilization of general demographic questionnaire, the Information Literacy Questionnaire, the Evidence-Based Nursing Competence Scale and the Nurse Innovation Behaviour Scale. The data were analysed using IBM SPSS26 and Amos28 software. Specialist nurses scored above average in information literacy, evidence-based nursing competence and innovative behaviour. Information literacy significantly positively correlated with innovative behaviour. Evidence-based nursing competence also positively affected innovative behaviour and partially mediated the relationship between information literacy and innovative behaviour. This research indicated that specialist nurses exhibited above-average levels of evidence-based nursing competence, information literacy and innovative behaviour. Both information literacy and evidence-based nursing competence positively impacted innovative behaviour, with evidence-based nursing competence playing a significant mediating role between information literacy and innovative behaviour. The findings suggest that nursing managers should focus on enhancing information literacy and evidence-based nursing competence in specialist nurses. Improving these abilities will support the implementation of innovative practices and advance the nursing field. The research findings were presented in strict accordance with the STROBE statement. Not applicable. It provides reference guidance and theoretical basis for global nursing managers to formulate targeted interventions, so as to effectively enhance the innovative behaviour of specialist nurses.

Kompetensi Literasi Informasi Topik Kesehatan Mental Generasi Z di Era Digital (Studi Kasus Mahasiswa FBS Universitas Negeri Padang)

This research aims to determine the information literacy competency of generation Z mental health topics in the Digital Era (Case Study of Padang State University FBS Students). Information literacy competency is measured using the seven pillars SCONUL information literacy model with indicators: identify, scope, plan, gather, eval_uate, manage, and present. This research method is quantitative descriptive. The population of this research is FBS students class of 2020 totaling 1,080 population. The sample in this study amounted to 91 samples using the Slovin formula and the technique used was proportional random sampling. Data collection in this study used multiple choice test questions. Based on the research results, it is known that: (1) ability regarding identify is in the medium category with an average of 57.6; (2) ability regarding scope is in the medium category with an average of 56.7; (3) ability regarding plans is in the good category with an average of 61.9; (4) the ability to gather is in the medium category with an average of 58; (5) the ability to eval_uate is in the good category with an average of 67.7; (6) the ability to manage is in the good category with an average of 63; (7) ability regarding the present is in the good category with an average of 62.8. Overall the indicator obtained an average of 61.1 in the good category, this shows that students have information literacy skills on mental health topics.

간호대학생의 간호정보활용역량과 문제해결능력과의 관계에서 비판적 사고성향의 매개효과

Purpose : This descriptive study explored the relationship between nursing information literacy competency and nursing students' problem-solving ability to identify the mediating effect of critical thinking disposition. Methods : From September 11 to November 30, 2023, a survey was conducted targeting students enrolled in nursing departments at three universities in Jeollabuk-do. Data were analyzed using independent t-tests, one-way ANOVA, and descriptive statistics were performed using the SPSS/WIN 23.0 program. PROCESS macro 3.5 program was used to verify the significance of the indirect effect of the mediator. Results : Nursing information literacy had a significant positive impact on critical thinking disposition (β=.40, p＜.001), and the explanatory power of the model was 29%. Nursing information literacy (β=.28, p＜.001) and critical thinking disposition (β=.52, p＜.001) positively affected problem-solving ability, and the explanatory power was 50%. The total effect size for nursing information literacy and problem-solving ability was 0.49, which was statistically significant. The size of the direct effect of nursing information literacy on problem-solving ability was 0.28, which was statistically significant. The size of the indirect effect of nursing information literacy on problem-solving ability mediated by critical thinking was 0.21, which was statistically significant. Conclusion : There is a need to develop and operate a curriculum to improve nursing students' nursing information literacy and critical thinking disposition to improve the problem-solving ability required in clinical settings.

Evaluation of Online Inquiry Competencies of Chilean Elementary School Students: A Dataset

In the age of abundant digital content, children and adolescents face the challenge of developing new information literacy competencies, particularly those pertaining to online inquiry, in order to thrive academically and personally. This article addresses the challenge encountered by Chilean students in developing online inquiry competencies (OICs) essential for completing school assignments, particularly in natural science education. A diagnostic study was conducted with 279 elementary school students (from fourth to eighth grade) from four educational institutions in Chile, representing diverse socioeconomic backgrounds. An instrument aligned with the national curriculum, featuring questions related to natural sciences, was administered through a game named NEURONE-Trivia, which integrates a search engine and a logging component to record students’ search behavior. The primary outcome of this study is a dataset comprising demographic information, self-perception, and information-seeking behaviors data collected during students’ online search sessions for natural science research tasks. This dataset serves as a valuable resource for researchers, educators, and practitioners interested in investigating the interplay between demographic characteristics, self-perception, and information-seeking behaviors among elementary students within the context of OIC development. Furthermore, it enables further examination of students’ search behaviors concerning source evaluation, information retrieval, and information utilization.

MEMBANGUN KESADARAN LITERASI INFORMASI DALAM KONTEKS PENYELESAIAN TUGAS AKHIR SANTRI DI PONDOK PESANTREN SUMATERA THAWALIB PARABEK: SUATU PENELITIAN TINDAKAN PARTISIPATIF

This article is action research as an alternative research method in empowering final-year student paper supervisor teachers. Action research is based on the assumption that research must be linked to change programs in assisted Islamic boarding schools. This research was carried out not only to obtain facts but also to create the desired conditions. Action research can be used effectively in research and action to empower final-year student paper supervisor teachers, because of its nature which emphasises the active participation of supervisor teachers. Through action research, it is possible to produce formulations that are adapted to the conditions of supervising teachers in carrying out efforts to increase information literacy competence in the context of completing final-grade student papers.

Libraries’ roles in media and information literacy education: Obtaining the opinions of South Korean volunteer librarians through the Delphi method1

South Korea’s official development assistance activities emphasize the significant role of education, with increasing attention towards the potential of libraries. Media and information literacy has become imperative for leading a productive life, highlighting the crucial role of libraries in enhancing media and information literacy competencies, particularly in low- and middle-income countries. However, limited research exists on this topic. This study explores how libraries could contribute to improving the media and information literacy competencies of people in low- and middle-income countries, drawing from interviews mainly with South Korean volunteer librarians with experience in low- and middle-income countries using the Delphi method. The challenges in supporting media and information literacy capacity-building in libraries in low- and middle-income countries include a shortage of skilled personnel, limited resources, inadequate understanding of public development assistance and global citizenship, and insufficient publicity. The survey participants emphasized the need for specific qualifications for librarians to effectively contribute to media and information literacy education. They recommended continuous group-based training, incorporating field education and online courses to build media and information literacy competencies.

간호대학생의 환자 개인정보보호 인식, SNS 중독경향성, 간호정보활용 역량이 간호전문직관에 미치는 영향

Objectives This study was conducted to provide basic data necessary for the formation of nursing professional values by identifying the effects of nursing students' awareness of patient personal information protection, SNS addiction tendency, and nursing information literacy competency on nursing professional values. Methods A structured self-report questionnaire was used to measure awareness of patient personal information protection, SNS addiction tendency, and nursing information literacy competency to nursing professional values. Data were collected from January 3 to January 20, 2023. Participants were 200 nursing students studying in 1 uni-versity within Gumi Province. Data were analyzed using Independent t-test, ANOVA, Pearson correlation co-efficients, and Hierarchical Multiple regression with the SPSS Statistic 27.0 program. Results The general characteristics that showed significant differences in nursing professional vlaues of nursing students were the average daily use of SNS(F=8.19, p<.001), and the necessity of patient personal information protection education(F=3.21, p<.05). Awareness of Patient Personal Information Protection(r=.529, p<.001) and nursing Information Literacy Competency(r=.647 p<.001) showed a significant positive correlation, and SNS ad-diction tendency(r=.148, p<.05) showed a weak positive correlation. Through Model 2, in which significant general characteristics were input as control variables and independent variables were added, it was found that nursing Information Literacy Competency and awareness of Patient Personal Information Protection had a high influence on nursing professional vlaues of nursing students in that order, and the explanatory power was 47.5%. In other words, the higher the nursing Information Literacy Competency and the higher the awareness of personal in-formation protection, the higher nursing professional vlaues. Conclusions Based on the results of this study, in order to form a nursing professional values for nursing students living in the era of the Fourth Industrial Revolution, it is necessary to develop the ability to utilize nursing in-formation, manage patients' personal information with high protection awareness, and actively utilize the net function of SNS through real-time access to share new information and form relationships with others as a professional.

Proposal for a Flipped Classroom Program with Massive Open Online Courses to Improve Access to Information and Information Literacy in Primary School Teachers

The objective of this study was to propose a teacher training program based on the flipped classroom model with MOOCs to strengthen access to information and information literacy among primary education teachers in the Lambayeque region of Peru. The non-experimental design was assumed with a quantitative approach and a propositional, descriptive type. A diagnosis was made using a questionnaire given to 917 primary school teachers. It was discovered that nearly all of the items in the questionnaire revealed a deficiency in the ability to navigate, search, and filter information, data, and digital content; the highest percentages were at the Basic level, with the exception of the item expressing information needs in an organized manner, which was at the Advanced C2 level. The lowest percentage was at the Advanced C1 level, and the majority of the lower percentages were at the Advanced level. In addition, there are competency deficiencies in the evaluation of information, data, and digital content of nearly all the items: the highest percentages were at the Basic level, with the exception of the item involving the processing of information, data, and digital content, where 26.4% were at the Intermediate B1 level and just 2.8% managed to be at the highest level, which is Advanced C2. Furthermore, when it came to storage and retrieval of information, data, and digital content competency, all the high percentages were at the Basic level, and all the low percentages were at the highest level, that is, Advanced. These findings helped us to understand that teachers have only a basic knowledge of information literacy and information competency. As a result, it is necessary to advocate for a teacher training program based on the flipped classroom model with MOOCs. This idea was supported by the opinions of five experts, who stated that its implementation would enable primary teachers of Regular Basic Education in the region of Lambayeque (Peru) to develop their access to information and information literacy competency area.

간호정보활용능력, 근거기반실무역량 및 문제해결능력 향상을 위한 다학제간 팀티칭교육 효과

Objectives This study was conducted to confirm the nursing information literacy, evidence-based practice competency, and problem-solving ability of nursing students before and after education through ‘Nursing Information and Digital Convergence’ multidisciplinary team teaching education.
 Methods This study conducted a convenience sample of second-year nursing students at a university, and the data collection period was from March 17 to May 30, 2023. The collected data was used in R 4.2.2 version and analyzed using descriptive statistics and paired t-test according to the characteristics of the variables. The relationship between variables was analyzed using Pearson's Correlation and the sobel test after path analysis to determine the mediating effect of evidence-based practical competency in the influence on nursing information literacy and problem-solving ability in the pre and post test. For the sem function and sobel test of the lavaan package, the sobel function of the multilevel package was used.
 Results First, nursing information literacy, evidence-based practical competency, and problem-solving ability all showed significant increases before and after multidisciplinary team teaching. Second, the positive correlation between nursing information literacy and evidence-based practical competency, nursing information literacy and problem-solving ability, and evidence-based practical competency and problem-solving ability before and after multidisciplinary team teaching increased significantly. Third, the impact of information literacy on problem-solving ability was B=.431, which gave a significant positive influence at the p<.001 level, and the Sobel test results showed that there was a partial mediation effect at the p<.001 level.
 Conclusions Through this study, we were able to identify the nursing information literacy, evidence-based practical competency, and problem-solving ability of nursing students before and after teaching through the ‘Nursing Information and Digital Convergence’ multidisciplinary team teaching education. It was found that educational design for multidisciplinary team teaching education through convergence with various majors was necessary when administering nursing information-related courses.

Program Wise Information Literacy Skills of Students

The current study furthers the understanding of the Information Literacy (IL) competency skill levels between the health science and non-health science students in the United Arab Emirates. IL-HUMASS survey on information literacy questionnaire was partially adopted (17 categories) for surveying the IL competency skill levels between the Health and Non-Health students at College A. The questionnaire comprised four information competency categories: “Information Searching, “Information Evaluation, Information Processing/Application, and Information Dissemination and Communication”. The Mann-Whitney U test was used to test the hypotheses. The research findings revealed that among all participants the levels of Motivational Engagement (ME) in the four competence areas were higher, than their levels of Self-Efficacy (SE).Further, interestingly, students enrolled in non-health programs displayed higher levels of both ME and SE in all four categories. Additionally, there were significant variations in IL Self-Efficacy levels between the two programs across the categories. Besides, the application of Pinto’s IL-HUMASS survey instrument to a new user population has provided valuable insights. These insights highlight the importance of considering motivation and self-efficacy levels when designing information literacy programs, especially for health science students. This study is possibly the first in the UAE conducted on a global sample comprising 22 nationalities.

간호대학생을 위한 정보통신과 최신보건의료기술 교육프로그램 개발 및 효과 검증

Purpose : This study aimed to develop and evaluate the effects of an information communication technology and latest healthcare technology education program. Methods : Conducted as a quasi-experimental study with a one-group pretest-posttest design, the study involved 96 grade 2 students. Data were collected from August 28 to December 8., 2023, 14 weeks, 50 minutes per week. The general characteristics of the subjects were analyzed using frequency, percentage, and mean, while the effects on problem-solving ability, critical thinking disposition, nursing information literacy competency, and digital competency assessed using a paired t-test. Results : Nursing students’ problem-solving ability (t＝－4.50, p＜.001), nursing information literacy competency (t＝－5.29, p ＜.001) and digital competency (t＝－3.41, p＜.001) improved after participating in the education program. Conclusion : The information communication technology and latest healthcare technology education program was effective in improving problem-solving ability, nursing information literacy competency, and digital competency of nursing students. This underscores its potential for implementation in educational settings requiring curriculum adjustments to align with evolving learning outcomes.

POTENTIAL OF ASSESSMENT PROCEDURES TO ENHANCE LEARNING OUTCOMES

The concern for the assessment of learning outcomes is reinforced today by the requirement expressed by society to get hold of skills graduates in various fields of activities. Hence, Learning outcomes are considered as an essential part of any type of learning process. A learning outcome is a clear statement of what a learner is expected to be able to do, or to know about language and provide value at the completion of a unit of study, and finally how well they should be expected to achieve those outcomes. It states both the substances of learning and how its attainment is to be demonstrated. This study will enhance the importance of assessment procedures of learning outcomes in developing higher education students’ information literacy competence which should be valued in all the fields of life. The study will find different types of tools and methods which can evaluate knowledge and skills to evaluate the importance of assessment. By using different types of assessment activities, teachers can improve activities of evaluations that is an important part of assessment procedures to achieve the learning outcomes.
 A central objective in the university context is to promote innovative teaching activities that increasingly see students as an active part of the learning process, fostering their learning outcomes, knowledge, and skills. Innovative assessment practices have the potential to shift the way universities function. By focusing on well-designed assessment tasks, where students are expected to work collegially and are actively involved in assessment, the opportunity to engage students in the assessment process is realized.
 For the purpose of finding out the potential of assessment procedures in developing learning outcome, one of the courses taught in English Department of Punjab University, Pakistan to the BS Linguistic students is assessed. The findings of the study reveal that assessment of learning outcomes today becomes an integral part of teaching and learning process, though whatever methods or tools we use to evaluate students’ performance of knowledge or cognitive skills, it should be in a positive and encouraging way of assessment. Moreover, the use of different assessment activities clearly points out that the achievement of learning outcomes depends on the proper use of assessment tools, then only we can see the potential of assessment in enhancement of learning outcomes. 

Information literacy competencies of legal personnel in Nigerian federal universities: An empirical analysis

This study centered on investigating the information literacy (IL) competencies of legal personnel at Nigerian federal universities (NFUs). The study was guided by six specific objectives. A descriptive survey design was employed, targeting a population of 168 legal personnel at 43 NFUs. The total enumeration technique was used as a sample for the study. Questionnaires and observation checklists were used as data collection instruments. The researcher administered 168 questionnaires through research assistants, receiving a retrieval rate of 97.00% (163 completed questionnaires). Findings revealed that respondents displayed high competencies in locating, searching, evaluating, selecting, and communicating information resources (IRs). However, their competency in using IRs was found to be low. The study recommends that IL training should be considered a priority by both legal personnel and librarians to ensure smooth cooperation that would facilitate legal services delivery and IL training should be made more regular, consistent, holistic, and widely embraced. That is, any form of IL training should be implemented in both conventional and digital forms so that no individual would be left out.

Assessment of Information Literacy Competences in Peruvian University Students: An Exploratory Study

The objective was to evaluate the perception of the informational literacy competences of the university students of the Peruvian Amazon. The investigation was developed under a quantitative approach, the design was non-experimental and cross-sectional descriptive type. The sample was made up of 707 students to whom the Informational Literacy Competences Questionnaire was given, an instrument with an adequate level of content validity and reliability. According to the results, the level of development of the informational literacy competencies of 37.5% of students was low, 35% was medium, and 27.5% was high. Likewise, the dimensions of information retrieval, information assessment and information processing were also valued at a low level. However, the information communication dimension of information was valued at a medium level. On the other hand, it was found that the level of informational literacy competences was significantly associated with the year of study in which the students were (p<0.05). It was concluded that the level of development of the informational literacy competencies that characterized the students was low.

Digital and Information Literacy in Basic-Education Teachers: A Systematic Literature Review

Digital transformation has become constant and has forced governments to reevaluate the validity of their educational models; therefore, regarding digital and information literacy, to train teachers to improve new digital skills becomes essential. For these reasons, this research will explore the instruction of teachers in digital and information literacy in basic education; likewise, there will be an observation of the research’s theoretical-methodological characteristics related to these variables, and, also, we will carry out an analysis of the most pertinent contributions on the impact of new literacies and competencies in the teaching–learning processes in basic education, with the purpose of obtaining a current state overview of its teacher training within the framework of the technologies’ usage linked to teaching. This review was based on the guidelines of the PRISMA protocol, and to select 56 documents, the Scopus and Web of Science (WoS) databases were used. The results show that, in the Scopus database, Spain is the country with the most research on the subject, with 29% of the total, followed by Indonesia, with 6%, and the United States, with 4%, and that the articles focus mainly on the social sciences and computer science. Likewise, in WoS, the country with the most research on the subject is Spain, with 30%, followed by Russia, with 10%, and Norway, with 8%, and the articles mainly revolve around the categories of education and communication. The research related to this topic uses a quantitative approach in 68%, a qualitative approach in 25% and a mixed approach in 7%. It was shown that there is a direct relationship between digital and information literacy and digital competency. In addition, it is also emphasized that digital and information literacy are continuous and long-term processes. More didactic proposals on digital skills would be necessary, over government policies and efforts, to achieve a community with a high level of digital and information literacy.

Predicting Transfer of Generic Information Literacy Competencies by Non-Traditional Students to Their Study and Work Contexts: A Longitudinal Perspective

Rapid developments in contemporary societies not only ask for lifelong learning but increasingly also for training in generic competencies suitable for multiple contexts and life stages. An indicator of training success is the transfer or application of new learning, a longitudinal process influenced by various theory- and evidence-based factors. The present study combined a multi-contextual and longitudinal approach by investigating non-traditional distance education students’ intention to transfer newly acquired generic information literacy competencies to their study and work contexts before, directly after, and three months after training. Three surveys, using a combination of Ajzen’s theory of planned behavior and Holton et al.’s Learning Transfer System Inventory model, measured the influence of performance outcomes expectations, organizational openness to change, and performance self-efficacy on intention to transfer and transfer behaviour. The participants were 82 adult educational professionals enrolled in an online information literacy course at the Open University. Partial least squares-based structural equation modelling (PLS-SEM) confirmed the value of employing a multi-contextual and longitudinal approach within this specific setting. Furthermore, notably, self-efficacy appeared to predict pre-training intention in both study and work contexts and transfer behaviour in the work context. Educational implications, limitations, and directions for future research are discussed.

Navigating New Horizons: Challenges of Malaysian secondary school teachers in cultivating digital information literacy (dil) competencies

Navigating New Horizons: Challenges of Malaysian secondary school teachers in cultivating digital information literacy (dil) competencies

A Study of Enhancing University Students' Information Literacy and Global Communicative Competence

This paper describes a 12-month study investigating the feasibility of designing a cooperative learning project which provided opportunities to embed the concepts of information literacy and global communication into the university curriculum. Bridging two courses from different disciplines, the learning project under study was a platform for both postgraduate students and undergraduate students to exchange research ideas and share cultural information. Data included mainly course materials, student presentations, interviews, and a questionnaire survey. Analysis of the data shows that the learning project was innovative and effective in enhancing students’ information literacy and global communicative competence. Moreover, a tendency was identified in the students’ project presentations, i.e., the integration of the Chinese view of harmony and the international view of unity.

Investigating curriculum integrated information literacy

Information literacy has become an essential element of the student learning process due to the current information overload that university students face. The world is in the information age where the options for access to information is changing daily. University students need to be information literate to be able to use information responsibly and ethically. This article describes the third cycle of an action research study that sought to investigate the merit of integrating information literacy that is aligned to an acceptable framework into the curriculum of an institution of higher learning by assessing students' perceptions before and after an information literacy intervention. First-year undergraduate students at a [institution name] responded to an online questionnaire and participated in online interviews to share perceptions of their information literacy competencies during the second semester of academic year 2021/2022. SPSS was used to analyze the quantitative data and the qualitative data was coded to identify common themes. The results of the study revealed information literacy courses positively impacted students' perceptions of their information literacy self-efficacy, skills, and attitudes.

Gendered Disinformation of Female Politicians on Social Media in Kenya: A Case of Migori Republican Council Facebook Page

The increase in information communication technologies (ICTs) has undoubtedly facilitated socio-economic and political progress, granting individuals a platform for expression and engagement. However, this increased connectivity has also given rise to disturbing phenomena such as stalking, abuse, intimidation, and humiliation. While the internet has provided a space for both men and women to voice their opinions, gendered disinformation on social media poses a significant threat to women’s rights across various domains, including politics, social interactions, and psychological well-being. Migori Republican Council (MRC) is the largest Facebook page that provides a forum for debates on the Migori County’s political, social and economic issues. Through a case study and analysis of content of the Facebook page collected through web scraping using rapid miner during the political campaigns for the Kenya’s 2022 General elections in the period spanning January to July 2022.The study revealed a landscape dominated by political debates and campaigns for both male and female politicians. However, campaigns targeting female politicians were marred by gendered slurs, focusing on their physical appearance, marital status, and roles as mothers. This form of gendered disinformation undermines women’s credibility and perpetuates harmful stereotypes, hindering their political participation and representation. To address the negative impact of gendered disinformation, the study advocates for public awareness campaigns to sensitize individuals, bloggers, and Facebook page administrators about the risks associated with harmful content on social media. Additionally, administrators should prioritize the formulation and enforcement of community guidelines that uphold human dignity and prohibit gender-based harassment. Gender training programs for bloggers and the public are essential to empower individuals to recognize and combat gendered disinformation effectively. The bloggers, Facebook administrators and the public should be equipped with digital media and information literacy competencies. Furthermore, the study recommends the development of lexicons for local languages spoken in Migori County to facilitate the identification and elimination of gendered disinformation. This localized approach acknowledges the cultural context and linguistic nuances inherent in combating online disinformation and ensures broader inclusivity in addressing gender-based issues on social media platforms.