Studying of Research Related to COVID-19 Vaccine in Iran and the World: A Thematic Analysis and Scientific Collaborations

Background and Objective: The purpose of the present study is thematic analysis and scientific collaborations of research related to Covid 19 vaccine in Iran and the world based on scientific products indexed in Web of Science (WOS). Materials and Methods: The present study is a descriptive-analytical study with a scientometric approach and using the methods of content analysis and techniques of co-word analysis, hierarchical clustering, Strategic graph and social network analysis. The research population is scientific products related to Covid 19 vaccine in the world and in Iran. Data analysis was performed by HistCite, Bibexecl, Gephi and SPSS software; and the data mapping is done by VOSviewer. Results: Between 2019 and 2021, 6005 related studies were retrieved. Unites states is followed by India and China, and the United Kingdom has the most Links. Iran’s rank is 10th with 196 studies. Hierarchical clustering in global research led to the formation of 3 clusters (vaccine development strategy, medical prevention and immunotherapy) and in Iranian research led to the formation of 4 clusters (immunotherapy, diagnosis and treatment cycle, medical prevention and immunology). From scientific collaborations at the country level in world and Iranian studies, 5 clusters were formed, at the level of institutions, 17 and 10 clusters, respectively, and at the level of researchers, 10 and 8 clusters, respectively. Conclusion: Analysis and comparison of world and Iranian studies leads to a better understanding of the prevailing currents, Gaps and discourse in order to increase the quantity and quality of studies, followed by controlling and the eradication of Covid 19 in the shortest possible time

Effective Knowledge Transfer: Application of the Media Richness Theory

Nowadays, information and knowledge are easily transmitted through communication and media types. Knowledge transfer must be in a manner that best meets the organization's business needs. The knowledge transfer quality depends on communication, and communication media have different levels of capability in transmitting knowledge; Media selection is based on various factors such as specific media features and the message content nature. The current research has been done by the library method. The necessary data were gathered through the study of printed and electronic information resources available in libraries, on the Internet, and in national and international databases. One of the success factors in transferring tacit knowledge depends on the selection of the appropriate knowledge transfer mechanism and communication media. Tacit knowledge (the most important type of knowledge) can be captured, stored, or transmitted using a specific type of technology based on the media enrichment theory. The main assumption of media richness theory is that person's performance in a communication situation is the result of proper conformity between the communication media features and intended task attributes. According to the media richness theory (MRT), each channel has its advantages and disadvantages, and as a result, each can be more ideal than the others for different scenarios. In the knowledge-sharing process after determining the implicit levels of knowledge (high, medium, low) by experts, based on media richness theory, the most appropriate media for transferring this type of knowledge is selected to ensure effectiveness

Information Organization in Children's and Primary Schools Libraries

Purpose: The purpose of the study was to investigate the extent that information organization in several children's and primary school libraries merits the quality characteristics suggested by the library professional community schools in Tehran. Methods: A systematic literature review based on the PRISMA framework and focus group interviews were carried out to explore what criteria and standards are suggested for information organization in children’s libraries. Data analysis at this stage was done through thematic analysis. Based on the findings, a checklist was designed to find out to what extent such considerations were actually observed by librarians in investigated libraries. The data gathered by a checklist were analyzed by descriptive and inferential statistics. Findings: Characteristics identified included themes and components affecting the information organization process in three sections: descriptive cataloging, analytical cataloging, and classification. In the descriptive cataloging section, in connection with the main category of standard cataloging, cataloging according to the standards and cataloging rules, and in the category of notes, inserting abstracts and table of contents and including the age group or level of education. In the analytical cataloging section, the focus was on the function and mission of the information organization; with regard to the user, the focus was on the needs, interests, and expressive characteristics of users in different age groups and educational levels; in the category of information sources, identifying topics and resource-based activities through communication with experts, sites, groups, and organizations related to children's literature, such as groups to promote reading and attention to the table of contents and images; and in the category of methods and tools for assigning topics and standards and as specific and practical keywords as possible (via Persian Subject Headings, Subject Headings for Children, thesaurus, and social labeling), creating an ontology and establishing semantic relationships between subjects, assigning more than three topics and keywords to each resource, inserting the format of the work, were suggested as a subdivision into topics as much as possible and the creation of an appropriate reference system for the uniformity of topics and keywords. With regard to classification, Dewey Decimal Classification (DDC), and with regard to supplementary methods, the separation of resources based on thematic classification and the separation of resources according to an age group or educational level was suggested. The second part of the research showed that more than half of the school libraries had used ISO through the National Library bibliography database. In the notes section, most librarians listed the appropriate age group for the book. The topics in the analytical cataloging section are devoted to items such as age group, book images, and format, CIP topics, and rarely keywords are allocated through indexing and content analysis of the book. Librarians have paid less attention to other influential components such as school functions and duties, students' interests, and so on. In the category of classification, libraries have mostly used DDC and general topics along with other symbols and methods. Conclusion: Insufficient attention has been paid to storing, representing, and retrieving children's information resources based on the themes and components of the identified characteristics

The Need to Share Inter-Organizational Knowledge in Smartening Information and Knowledge Organizations and Centers in Smart Cities

Introduction: The creation and development of smart cities require creating a suitable platform, infrastructure, and capacity for the sharing and using capital and knowledge assets, including data, information, and knowledge produced by citizens, the government, and various organizations in all fields. One of the main problems and obstacles to the creation and development of smart cities is that knowledge assets of different types are distributed in different sectors or even in different regions related to stakeholders, as well as their systems and the purpose of using them. These are important ethical issues that need to be addressed by stakeholders/trustees in smart cities. The current state of active information and knowledge centers in the country, related to sharing knowledge assets, has created obstacles to the smart transformation and smartening of the above centers in data-oriented and knowledge-based smart cities. The present study, while pointing to the need for inter-organizational knowledge-sharing in smartening socio-cultural organizations, including information and knowledge centers, seeks to state the problems as the factors affecting the current state of inter-organizational knowledge sharing and the importance of identifying the underlying factors, steps, processes, methods and tools and ultimately the consequences in above centers in the context of smart cities. Methodology: The present applied study has been compiled with an analytical review approach using the documentary-library method based on the literature review and related texts in the fields of knowledge management, smart cities, and cultural development of these intelligent cities focusing on cultural institutions providing information and knowledge. In the present study, by using the documentary method, after explaining the position of information and knowledge organizations and centers in the smart city on the one hand and the necessity of inter-organizational knowledge sharing in the smart city; on the other hand, the need for inter-organizational knowledge sharing in the smartening up information and knowledge organizations and centers has been discussed. Findings: Sharing inter-organizational knowledge and knowledge capital are the key issues in the creation and development of smart cities. Socio-cultural organizations, as the providers of information and knowledge, have an important role in the cultural development of smart cities in dimensions of people and smart life, although there is no effective interaction and coordination between these organizations, their resources, and actions. Under the management and sharing of existing assets between these organizations, re-employment in the production and use of data, information and knowledge are prevented by various organizations, reducing the costs and the ability to share knowledge assets is effectively utilized in terms of planning, decision-making, and smartening services. Conclusion: Smart cities will be the result of interactions between citizens, organizations, and urban functions using data, information, knowledge, and information and communication technologies. As a result, it is necessary for all the organizations that are the source of providing services to citizens in certain areas in the city, based on a series of common data, information, and knowledge and at a common point, to make their decisions and only the result of the works of several organizations should be presented to the main beneficiaries or citizens. In this regard, smart cities as new urban ecosystems using open data, information, and knowledge as well as innovation system will lead to the integration of digital information and communication technologies, knowledge assets, and, consequently, increased responsiveness to citizens and improved quality of life. On the other hand, the ultimate goal of the smart city is to provide smart services in all areas related to urban life. Activities in the field of information and knowledge are associated with significant changes in the social and cultural structure of life and intelligent citizens and open a new arena for policymakers, including cultural organizations such as information and knowledge organizations