Showing papers by "Jennifer Rowley published in 2021"

Place and Destination Branding: A Review and Conceptual Mapping of the Domain

Abstract: Although there is increasing interest in place and destination branding, the inter‐disciplinary nature of the field poses challenges for the development of a coherent knowledge base. With a view to informing both research and practice, this article presents a systematic review combining place and destination branding, identifying and defining its core themes, and developing a conceptual map of the inter‐play between them. The following key themes are identified: general, brand identity, image and personality, politics, heritage, communication/media, country‐of‐ origin, and designscape and infrastructure. The article concludes with an agenda for further research including the need for research on specific themes across a wider range of place entities.

Research Data Management (RDM) and the Evolving Identity of Academic Libraries and Librarians: A Literature Review

Abstract: Academic libraries and their staff are increasingly involved in the Research Data Management (RDM) practices and processes in their universities. This article explores the impact that such initiati...

Cultural sustainability: A perspective from independent libraries in the United Kingdom and the United States:

Abstract: As organisations that collect and maintain cultural artefacts, independent libraries make important contributions to cultural sustainability. Surfacing and elaborating on these contributions has th...

Using a social media based intervention to enhance eye health awareness of members of a deprived community in India

Abstract: Deprived communities in India experience a range of health challenges as the result of a mixture of lack of access to information technologies, and difficulties in accessing health information and ...

The role of knowledge sharing in volunteer learning and development

Abstract: Despite the growing importance of volunteers to many organizations, there has been little research into how they share their knowledge and develop the skills they need. Moreover, the focus of existing research has been on short‐term episodic volunteering. This article addresses these deficits by examining the significance of knowledge sharing to volunteer development and also the relative importance of individual processes. A case study approach is adopted, which focuses on a major heritage site that is heavily reliant on a volunteer workforce. Development of volunteers is particularly relevant to the heritage sector where organizations need a sizeable, stable, and well‐trained volunteer workforce. We performed semi‐structured interviews with six managers as well as conducting five focus groups with volunteers from diverse work areas in the National Trust. The Volunteer Development through Knowledge Sharing Model is proposed. This is the first conceptual model to summarize the processes in volunteer development. Processes are clustered as follows: informal learning, formal training, learning resources, and research by volunteers. Informal learning through tacit knowledge sharing is pre‐eminent and knowledge created by volunteer research was highly significant for educating visitors. The characteristics of the volunteer workforce were found to affect all these processes. Implications for practitioners are also discussed.

Investigating gender differences in journal selection decisions: A survey of academic researchers

Abstract: This article examines the impact of gender on researchers' journal selection decisions, and thereby seeks to contribute to previous research on the impact of gender on academics' career progression and publishing performance. Prior research suggests that female academics suffer from lower levels of career progression and publishing than male academics. Research suggests various explicit factors that might influence this scenario, including bias in hiring, choice of discipline, and under‐representation of women in the academic workforce. However, no previous research has explored the factors associated with the publishing process itself that may also come into play. Using an international survey, this article explores gender differences in relation to journal choice factors including: expectations regarding the reviewing process, university policies and norms, familiarity with the journal, confidence, and publishing objectives. While both genders agree on the importance of some factors, it is also evident that women are more alert to issues of authority, expectations placed on them regarding publishing high‐quality articles, and career progression than are men. Men prioritize familiarity, experience, and speed more highly than do women. The findings suggest that women are focussed on what is required to succeed in the academic environment but further research on the relative engagement of women in all aspects of scholarly publication would help to provide a wider picture.