Product Knowledge Research Articles

From attraction to monetization: How do knowledge influencers trigger users’ willingness to subscribe to knowledge products?

PurposeThis study examines the phenomenon of “knowledge influencers,” individuals who convey expert information to non-expert audiences and attract users to subscribe to their self-created knowledge products. It seeks to address two research questions: (1) What are the antecedents that promote perceived attractiveness of knowledge influencers? and (2) How does perceived attractiveness of knowledge influencers affect users’ willingness to subscribe to knowledge products?Design/methodology/approachGuided by self-branding theory, which suggests that individuals strategically shape user perceptions and interactions to create an appealing image, the study employed a sequential mixed-methods approach. Qualitative interviews were conducted with knowledge influencers and their subscribers, followed by a quantitative survey of users with knowledge subscription experience to validate the findings.FindingsResults suggested that knowledge influencers could enhance their attractiveness to users by promoting perceived professionalism, perceived familiarity, and perceived connectedness. Perceived attractiveness of knowledge influencers could directly affect users’ willingness to subscribe or indirectly through the role of users’ attachment to knowledge influencers.Practical implicationsBy understanding the factors driving users’ subscription intentions, platform operators and influencers can refine their strategies to enhance user attachment and optimize monetization opportunities through personalized interactions and tailored content offerings.Originality/valueThis study contributes to the literature by elucidating the relationship between perceived attractiveness and users’ subscription intentions, offering new insights into the dynamics of online knowledge consumption.

Which factors predict teachers’ evaluation of the difficulty and usefulness of phrasal verbs in L2 contexts?

Abstract Research examining teachers’ cognition of lexical items has flourished in the past few years. However, most of these studies focused on individual words rather than formulaic sequences. The present study aims to fill this gap through eliciting teachers’ evaluation of one type of formulaic sequences: phrasal verbs (PVs). The aim is to examine factors (frequency, opacity, and learners’ receptive and productive knowledge) that might predict teachers’ evaluation of the difficulty and usefulness of 100 PV senses. For that purpose, a survey was administered to 174 teachers. Results of generalized mixed-effects modelling showed that teachers’ assessment of both the usefulness and difficulty of PVs was predicted by sense-specific corpus frequency and receptive knowledge of these PV senses. Moreover, difficulty ratings were additionally affected by opacity and productive knowledge of PVs. We discuss these findings in relation to previous research on L2 PV knowledge and implications for L2 teaching practice.

Research on the Impact Mechanism of Knowledge Spillover on the Growth of Small and Medium-sized Sports Enterprises

Background and Aim: In recent years, knowledge spillovers and enterprise innovation have become key drivers of the rapid development of small and medium-sized sports enterprises (SMEs) in China. This study conducted a questionnaire survey of 405 employees from SMEs using the snowball sampling method. The study focuses on how knowledge spillovers affect the development of SMEs in the sports industry and verifies the intrinsic links between knowledge spillovers, product innovation, model innovation, learning organizations, and firm growth variables. Materials and Methods: The study utilized SPSS 26.0 and AMOS 26.0 software for EFA and CFA. Additionally, the research hypotheses were tested using structural equation modeling with AMOS 26.0 software. Results: 1) Knowledge spillover, product innovation, model innovation, and learning organization all significantly enhance firm growth. 2)Learning organization, product innovation, and model innovation in SME sports enterprises mediate the effect of knowledge spillover on firm growth. 3)Learning organizations and product innovation, learning organizations, and model innovation in SMEs' sports enterprises jointly mediate the impact of knowledge spillovers on firm growth. 4)The study's results provide an in-depth analysis of how knowledge spillovers affect the development of SMEs through direct and indirect paths. This enriches the theory of sports enterprise development and helps promote enterprise growth. Conclusion: 1) Knowledge spillovers from SMEs directly boost enterprise growth. 2)Knowledge spillovers from SMEs can also indirectly enhance enterprise growth through factors like product innovation, model innovation, and learning organization. 3)Knowledge spillovers can further indirectly facilitate enterprise growth by influencing factors like enterprise learning organization, product innovation, and model innovation.

Indigenous Technical Knowledge and Its Potential Application to Uganda's Pig Sub‐Sector

ABSTRACTUganda's pork consumption is speculated to exceed any other livestock meat consumption by 2050. However, the current trend in pig production may not meet the demand due to pig production constraints such as recurrent disease incidences and high feeding costs. The proposed modern practices are not cost‐effective, especially for resource‐constrained pig farmers. This review, therefore, synthesises previous studies on the practicability of integrating Indigenous Technical Knowledge (ITK) in pig production to mitigate the prevailing pig production challenges in Uganda. By employing ITK, smallholder farmers have realised that indigenous pig breeds are disease‐resistant and suit the prevailing harsh tropical conditions. In addition, affordable plant‐based concoctions have been developed to cure diseases in pigs. For example, Centella asiatica has been identified as a potential purgative for diarrhoeal infections. Integrating pigs in cropping systems has also been adopted as a low‐cost alternative to effectively feed pigs for optimal performance. Fortunately, most of the ITK options for solving pig production challenges are feasible in Uganda. Thus, ITK should be embedded in the country's extension system to increase smallholder farmers' awareness about its potential of improving pig production. An ITK‐modern technology integration would probably meet the acceptance and be suitable for commercial pig producers.

Am I attached? A patient-partnered approach to creating infographics about attachment to primary care in Ontario, Canada

BackgroundHaving a primary care provider is associated with better care experiences and lower care costs. In 2021, INSPIRE-PHC released Primary Care Data Reports - publicly available summaries of administrative billing data about how populations in each of Ontario’s 60 health teams use primary care services. Given the characterization of Canadian primary care systems as ‘in crisis’, publicly available data about primary care at the regional level presented a significant opportunity for knowledge mobilization. An understandable resource could ground the public conversation about primary care access in data. Recognizing the role that lived experience plays in ensuring the public understands research findings, a partnership between patient advisors, Ontario Health Team representatives, researchers, and trainees was established to co-produce public-facing infographics based on primary care data.MethodsEvidence-based guidelines for public health infographic creation and elements of transformative action research guided a six-meeting process to engage up to 14 patient advisors, three Ontario Health Team staff and two primary care trainees. Patient advisors were affiliated with a provincial patient-oriented primary health care research group or a Hamilton-based Ontario Health Team. Ninety-minute meetings were conducted virtually, and notes were shared with attendees to ensure they accurately reflected the conversation. Two consultations with Ontario Health Team-affiliated primary care providers provided direction and ensured project outputs aligned with local priorities.ResultsProject partners shared feedback on draft infographics, audience identification, priority elements from Primary Care Data Reports to include in the infographics, and aesthetic features (e.g., headings, colour scheme, charts). Project partners felt the most important metrics to convey to the public were those that simultaneously reinforced the benefits of primary care on individual health outcomes and health system costs.ConclusionsPatient engagement in research is becoming widespread, but co-developing knowledge products with patient and health system partners is less common. Our approach to engaging patients prevented both oversimplification and unnecessary complexity in a public-facing visual about attachment to primary care.

Modeling Student Negotiation of Assessment‐Related Epistemological Messages in a College Science Course

ABSTRACTTo prepare students to use science knowledge in their later personal or professional lives, we must attend to what they believe it means to know and learn science (i.e., epistemology). Unfortunately, we have little understanding of how students' epistemologies shift and are stabilized as they navigate their science courses. Researchers have made intuitive arguments that many microscale epistemological messages sum over time to give rise to macro‐scale understandings of knowing and learning, but we have no theoretical model for how this sum unfolds. Here, we begin to build such a theoretical model. To do so, we focus on assessments and related materials in a college chemistry course as potentially consequential sources of messages about valued knowledge products and processes. We then elicited students' evolving understandings of assessment‐related epistemological messages in several one‐on‐one interviews conducted throughout the semester. Analysis of how three students experienced, negotiated, and responded to assessment‐related messages showed that interactions with the course system stabilized a consistent, well‐resolved picture of the ways of knowing and learning that counted in the focal course. Specifically, good knowledge must have specific authority‐mandated features and knowledge is justified primarily via alignment with an instructor‐authored key. Students found utility in different (reliable) processes for achieving the aim of authorized knowledge, and some of these differences were maintained throughout the semester. Implications for modeling students' experience with course‐embedded epistemological messages over time and how this work might inform practice are discussed.

Bringing research into policy: understanding context-specific requirements for productive knowledge brokering in legislatures

Background: Knowledge brokering is suggested as an instrument to improve productive use of research in policy organisations. Previous research asserted that research utilisation is dependent on dynamics of knowledge exchange in institutional settings, but these claims have not received substantial empirical attention (Saarela et al, 2015; Akerlof et al, 2019; MacKillop et al, 2020). Viewing knowledge brokering as the involved role, three specific challenges are identified: high legitimacy requirements for the brokered knowledge and the broker; the need to cater for a wide range of topics, audiences and uses; and the need to compete with other evidence suppliers. Aims and objectives: The research question of the article is: how do legislative knowledge brokers navigate context-specific knowledge transfer challenges presented by their institutional context? Methods: An in-depth interpretive case study of the UK Parliamentary Office of Science and Technology. The analysis includes interviews with parliamentary actors, shadowing and participant observation. Findings: The results substantiate the challenges of legislative knowledge brokering in the UK context and inductively identify a further challenge of demonstrating impact. Legislative knowledge brokers employ multiple strategies to navigate the challenges: co-shape and adhere to the norms of impartiality, mobilise external expertise, collaborate with in-house and external research support actors, employ anticipation techniques, build broker chains, seek understanding of own role and impact. Discussion and conclusion: The article contributes to the understanding of knowledge brokering as a context-dependent role. The conclusions discuss influence of knowledge brokers’ work remit and positionality in deploying strategies to overcome the legislative challenges.

The Moderating Roles of Environmental Awareness and Product Knowledge on the Impact of Marketing Mix Elements on Purchase Intention

The purpose of this study is to examine the moderating effects of environmental awareness (EA) and product knowledge (PK) on the relationship between marketing mix elements and the purchase intention of electric vehicles (EVs) in Thailand. Based on a quantitative research design, 253 samples of Thai respondents aged 20 and above were collected via an online questionnaire as a research tool. Structural Equation Modeling (SEM) analysis was used to analyze the proposed hypotheses. The results indicate that all four marketing mix elements, which are product attributes, pricing strategy, distribution channels (place), and promotional activities, significantly influence the purchase intention of electric vehicles. Product attributes (b = 0.523) have the strongest impact on purchase intention, followed by pricing strategy (b = 0.501), distribution channels (place) (b = 0.477), and promotional activities (b = 0.334) respectively. The results of moderation analysis reveal that environmental awareness significantly moderates the effect of product attributes (b = 0.412) and pricing strategy (b = 0.305) on purchase intention but is not found in the relationships of distribution channels (place) and promotional activities toward purchase intention. Additionally, consumer product knowledge of EVs was found to significantly and negatively moderate only the influence of promotional activities (b = -0.343) on purchase intention. In other words, potential consumers who possess higher EV knowledge seem to be less influenced by promotional activities in their decision to buy EVs. These findings highlight the importance of integrating environmental concerns and EV product knowledge into the firm’s marketing strategies to boost EV adoption in emerging countries. The implications and recommendations will be discussed in the paper.

Determination of Lombok Island Community Preferences to Become Islamic Bank Customers with Religiosity as a Moderating Variable

Islamic banking in Indonesia continues to experience developments marked by increasing assets and market share. However, Islamic banking is still lagging behind conventional banking, including in Lombok Island, where the majority of the Population is Muslim. This study aims to explore the factors that influence the preferences of the people of Lombok Island in choosing Islamic banks, with a focus on the influence of service quality, perception, financial literacy, product knowledge, Islamic branding, and the role of religiosity as a moderating variable in the relationship. This type of research is explanatory research (explanatory research) with a quantitative approach. The Population in this study was Islamic customer banks in Lombok Island, with a sample of 210 respondents determined using Nonprobability Sampling, and the data collection tool used was a questionnaire. Data analysis used Partial Least Squares-Structural Equation Modeling (PLS-SEM). The study results indicate that service quality, perception, financial literacy, product knowledge, and Islamic branding significantly influence the preferences of the Lombok Island community to become Islamic bank customers, as evidenced by the T-Statistic value > 1.96 and P-Value < 0.05. At the same time, religiosity cannot moderate the relationship between service quality, perception, financial literacy, product knowledge, and Islamic branding on the preferences of the Lombok Island community to become Islamic bank customers. Based on this, it is recommended that Islamic banks improve Islamic branding and service quality and hold financial education programs for the community.

Innovative Design and Fast Iterative Manufacturing of Micro-Turbojet Engines at Low Cost

The turbojet is the foundation of the gas turbine engine, which combines knowledge of fluid dynamics, thermodynamics, heat transfer, mechanical design, manufacturing, and jet propulsion. This paper describes in detail the inspiration source, design process, fluid dynamics analysis, manufacturing steps, ignition test method and test process of small jet engines. 3D modeling software SolidWorks was used for the preliminary modeling and fluid simulation was performed to optimize the design. Part of the model was produced by 3D resin printing technology, and the turbine engine model was driven by compressed air for no-load testing to verify the feasibility and structural stability of the resin model. Subsequently, some parts were printed with metal materials, combined with traditional machining techniques to complete production and assembly, and finally successfully carried out static ignition tests. The micro turbojet engine designed in this paper has successfully achieved static ignition test and demonstrated the feasibility of efficient development with limited resources and low manufacturing cost. This exploration proves the feasibility of rapid iteration technology route. The market prospect and manufacturing cost of micro turbojet are also analyzed.

Pelatihan Pembuatan Pupuk Hayati di Desa Gondel, Kecamatan Kedungtuban, Kabupaten Blora, Jawa Tengah

The rice productivity in Gondel Village, Kedungtuban District, Blora Regency, Central Java, has declined. Factors such as attacks by plant pests and diseases (OPT), climate change (DPI) impact, and decreasing soil quality are the leading causes of crop failure. This training aims to enhance the understanding and skills of Gondel Village farmers in making biofertilizers and introducing environmentally friendly pest and disease control methods. The activity involved 40 farmers from 8 farmer groups (Gemah Ripah, Margo Mulyo, Ngudi Makmur, Sido Dadi, Sido Makmur, Tambah Makmur, Tambah Rizki, and Sri Mulyo), with each group represented by five farmers. The training methods included analysis of soil chemicals, socialization, practical propagation of Trichoderma sp. on rice media, and biofertilizer production. Pre-test and post-tests were conducted to assess the improvement in farmers' knowledge. Trichoderma biofertilizer was formulated using carriers such as a) Manure and b) Compost, zeolite, and humic acid. The results of the soil chemical properties analysis showed that farmers' use of chemical fertilizers was very intensive, resulting in very high levels of phosphorus (P) and calcium (Ca) and high levels of potassium (K), magnesium (Mg), and cation exchange capacity (KTK). Evaluation results indicated that the training significantly improved the farmers' knowledge of biofertilizer production in theory and practice. However, some farmers still need further guidance on the propagation of the biological agent Trichoderma sp.

Developing explicit and implicit L2 knowledge with Duolingo’s input-based features: Case studies of L2 Spanish learning

In this single-case study with a quasi-experimental design, we set out to examine the role of two input-based features of the language learning app Duolingo on learners’ development of implicit and explicit second language (L2) knowledge. We investigated the effect of Duolingo’s Stories feature and Podcast feature on two Spanish-L2 learners’ performance on a battery of implicit and explicit L2 knowledge tests. Once a week, over a four-week period using these input-based features, both participants repeatedly performed oral narrative tasks, timed and untimed grammaticality judgment tasks, and metalinguistic knowledge tests. The participant assigned to the Podcast condition showed meager gains in productive implicit knowledge (measured by oral narrative tasks) but decreased in receptive explicit knowledge (measured by untimed grammaticality judgment tasks). The participant assigned to the Stories condition showed a large increase in receptive implicit knowledge of Spanish (measured by timed grammaticality judgment tasks). Neither participant showed meaningful gains in the measure of productive explicit knowledge (measured by metalinguistic knowledge tasks). Although there was a slight increase in receptive explicit knowledge for the participant using Stories, the data from both participants discount the idea that app-based mobile-assisted language learning (MALL) prioritizes receptive explicit L2 knowledge, at least when considering these novel input-based features of Duolingo. These findings add nuance to previous research showing that the primary outcome of MALL app use is receptive explicit L2 knowledge.

The effect of biopolymer stabilisation on biostimulated or bioaugmented mine residue for potential technosol production

Mine waste can be transformed into technosol as an ecological strategy. Despite its importance to soil functions, biological activity is often overlooked. Biopolymers can serve as innovative tools for bioremediation, facilitating chemical reactions and creating networks to encapsulate contaminants. This work aims to assess the use of bioleached and stabilised residues from a tungsten mine for technosol production. The first objective was to evaluate mine tailings for their bioleaching potential by biostimulation or bioaugmentation with strain Diaphorobacter polyhydroxybutyrativorans B2A2W2. The second was to evaluate the effect of Portland cement or biopolymers such as Carboxymethyl Cellulose (CMC) or Xanthan Gum (XG) on the stabilisation of bioleached residues. The impact of biopolymers on residues’ characteristics, such as metal leaching, number of cultivable microorganisms, compression strength and ecotoxicity was evaluated using flow systems. Over time, bioleached metallic elements decreased, except for iron (Fe). Biostimulated and stabilised residues exhibited similar trends; both CMC and cement showed low leaching rates and viable microorganisms in the same order (106 CFU × ml−1). However, bioaugmented residue stabilised with XG showed 106 CFU × ml−1 viable microorganisms and increased 2.2-fold Fe leaching than BA_Control. CMC addition to bioaugmented residue reduced 5.9-fold Fe leaching and increased 100-fold viable microorganisms. By utilising both biological and engineering approaches to characterise the technosol, this study contributes to advancing knowledge of technosol production. The residues biostimulated and stabilised with CMC produced a material useful for bio-applications, with low toxicity and metal leaching, useful for bio-applications. XG was the best stabiliser for geotechnical engineering applications, with improved compression strength. In conclusion, the study demonstrates the usefulness of biopolymer treatment for residues and emphasises the importance of selecting the appropriate biopolymer for the intended function of technosols.

Investigation of heat generation and radiation effects on boundary layer flow of Prandtl liquid with Cattaneo–Christov double diffusion models

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DIGITAL STORYTELLING IN MALAYSIA: A SYSTEMATIC LITERATURE REVIEW

Digital storytelling (DST), which utilizes digital media to craft narratives, has garnered significant attention as a promising educational tool. Despite the growing interest in its use, there is lack of systematic examination of how DST can be utilized as a pedagogical strategy in Malaysia education context. To address this gap, this systematic review undertakes a comprehensive analysis of current studies on the topic. Using the Preferred Reporting Items for Systematic Review and Meta-Analyses (PRISMA) guidelines, 14 relevant articles were reviewed, drawn from three major electronic databases: Scopus, ProQuest (Education Collection), and Google Scholar. The study aims to provide a deeper understanding of the potential of DST in Malaysia education by examining current trends, implementation strategies and challenges associated with its integration. The analysis indicates growing interest in DST as a pedagogical tool across different level of education throughout the years. DST has been applied in various ways, from student-created digital stories to ready-made digital narratives. However, challenges such as limited time, inadequate digital skills, insufficient infrastructure, and a lack of content knowledge in digital video production have restricted its full potential. This review underscores the importance of addressing these barriers to facilitate broader and more effective implementation of DST in Malaysia education.

Efficient Production of Bacterial Cellulose Using Komagataeibacter sucrofermentans on Sustainable Feedstocks.

The production of bacterial cellulose (BC) has indeed garnered global attention due to its versatile properties and applications. Despite potential benefits, the challenges like low productivity, high fermentation costs, and expensive culture media hinder its industrialization. Utilizing low-cost substrates, especially waste streams, can help address the challenges. In this study, waste feedstocks such as restaurant leftovers, oranges, and grapefruit from canteens and supermarkets were valorized for BC production by Komagataeibacter sucrofermentans. Orange juice is a fascinating substrate with a highest concentration of 20.6 g/L and productivity of 2.05 g/L/d. Using HS medium with supplementary ions, organic acids, ethanol, and various carbon sources is a strategic approach for enhancing BC production. The study reveals that the addition of organic acids or ethanol moderately increased BC production, while ions inhibit BC synthesis, highlighting the complex interplay between various cultivation medium components. Additionally, fermentation with K. sucrofermentans using single and mixed carbon sources was conducted to elucidate the potential metabolic mechanism of BC production. Through alkaline treatment and drying in a 30 °C incubator, we produced the highest quality BC with 92.09 % crystallinity. Overall, the study enhances BC production knowledge and provides green and sustainable strategies for fermentative BC production.

Peruvian Migration and Community Organisation in Argentina: Transnational and Intergenerational Knowledge in the Social Production of Habitat

This paper analyses the transnational and intergenerational knowledge that Peruvian migrant women bring to the social production of habitat in Argentinean cities. In a context of increasing difficulties for Peruvian families to access urban space, this study highlights migrant women's capacity for agency through community organisation. Based on a combination of qualitative and quantitative data collected from research carried out in a neighbourhood built by migrants in the city of Cordoba, the article shows that urban experiences of Peruvian women reveal not only spatial segregation, but also a subaltern urbanism that attempts to ensure the sustainability of life.

The Shift Towards Plant-Based Lifestyles: Factors Driving Young Consumers’ Decisions to Choose Plant-Based Food Products

The shift in consumer dietary patterns from meat-based to plant-based food products has become a prominent trend worldwide. This shift is driven by various factors, including concerns about personal health and environmental awareness. Despite the global growth of the plant-based food industry, developing nations tend to be slow with adopting non-meat-based diets. This is mainly due to high levels of food insecurity and meat being the main source of protein, especially in countries like South Africa where food consumption is needs-based, and consumers are unaware of the environmental footprint of meat production. This paper is part of a two-phase study and reports on the quantitative results, which were obtained during the second phase. The main aim of this study was to investigate the factors that influence consumers’ decisions to choose plant-based food products. The factors that were selected were informed by the thematic results from phase 1, which involved focus groups that explored consumers’ opinions and behaviours towards plant-based lifestyles. By means of survey distribution, 426 online questionnaires were distributed among young consumers in South Africa. A conceptual model with six hypotheses was tested and the data were analysed using SmartPLS 4.1.0.8. The findings indicated the product taste and product knowledge are the most important factors that drive young consumers’ decisions to choose plant-based food products. The study further found that product quality, affordability, social influence, and product packaging play a role but to a lesser degree. Food marketers can utilise these findings and implement marketing strategies that can assist with persuading consumers to choose plant-based food products and adopt a healthier, more sustainable lifestyle.

Building A Sharia Entrepreneurial Ecosystem Through Halal Value Chain for MSMEs

Independent entrepreneurs promise certain material benefits if the entrepreneur succeeds in running the business. Sharia business and economic patterns are still a big challenge and opportunity to be implemented in Indonesia. Creating a sharia-based entrepreneurial ecosystem is very important for MSME players to be aware of so that they can optimize the business they run according to Islamic law and God's provisions. This halal value chain is a sharia economic sector that plays an important role in economic progress in Indonesia. However, for Indonesia, halal is an economic potential that has not been exploited optimally. One thing that supports building a sharia entrepreneurial ecosystem and is able to increase sales value is by carrying out halal certification on the products it makes. The Community-Based Empowerment Partner in this activity is UMKM Wijayakusuma Sejati assisted by Jatisawit Village Bumiayu Brebes. The aim of this service is (1) to provide partner knowledge in creating a sharia-based entrepreneurial ecosystem and mentality, (2) to provide production and marketing knowledge, (3) to provide business capital management competence, (4) to provide knowledge about production and marketing, management competence business capital, bookkeeping and preparation of financial reports, and (5) facilitating halal certification for Wijayakusuma Sejati MSME products. This training is needed for traders to create a sharia entrepreneurial mentality and halal certification based on the halal value chain so they are able to manage their business well, create a brand image for their products, and increase sales significantly.

Examining Mentor Perception of Competence in an Academic Peer Mentoring Program.

Peer mentoring programs can be a valuable support mechanism for new faculty transitioning from clinical practice to academia. Mentors play a crucial role in this process. This study described mentors' perceived competence in 21 areas of the mentor role and their experiences as mentors following the first year of a structured peer mentoring program. This study employed a mixed-methods approach, using the Mentoring Competency Assessment-21 alongside open-ended questions. These instruments were electronically administered to a convenience sample consisting of eight mentors with varying experience ranging from 2 to 16 years in the nursing program at a mid-sized university, following an intentional first-year peer mentoring program. The highest-performing items were "Establishing a relationship based on trust" (M 6.50, SD 0.53), "Considering how personal and professional differences may impact expectations" (M 6.25, 0.83), and "Acknowledging your mentee's professional contributions" (M 6.13, SD 0.99). The lowest scores were focused on estimating scientific knowledge and scholarly productivity. Responses to the Mentoring Competency Assessment-21 indicated that mentors felt at least moderately competent in the various aspects of the faculty mentor role. Mentors valued the professional development and supporting materials provided by the development team. An identified area for improvement was the support provided to assist the mentees' scholarly development. This study underscores the importance of supportive materials, such as handbooks and regular communication, in fostering mentor competence and facilitating successful nursing faculty peer mentoring programs. Future research implications include assessment of mentor competence by mentees and long-term follow-up of program outcomes.