An assessment of digital repositories as a tool for scholarly communication in Borno State Polytechnic, Maiduguri, Borno State
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Background of the Study:
Digital repositories serve as centralized platforms where scholarly works, including research papers, theses, and reports, are stored and disseminated. At Borno State Polytechnic, Maiduguri, these repositories are pivotal in promoting scholarly communication by ensuring that academic outputs are accessible to students, faculty, and external researchers without cost barriers (Ibrahim, 2023). They facilitate rapid distribution, enable peer review, and support interdisciplinary research by providing a comprehensive archive of academic work. The open access model ensures that valuable research outcomes are not confined to those with access to subscription-based resources, thereby democratizing knowledge and encouraging academic dialogue. However, the effectiveness of digital repositories depends on user engagement, system usability, and regular maintenance. This study explores how digital repositories contribute to scholarly communication at Borno State Polytechnic and identifies areas where improvements can be made to further enhance research visibility and institutional reputation (Uche, 2024).
Statement of the Problem:
Despite being recognized as vital tools for scholarly communication, digital repositories at Borno State Polytechnic face challenges such as low user engagement, technical bottlenecks, and inadequate system updates. These issues lead to underutilization of available academic outputs, limiting the potential for research dissemination and collaboration. The study seeks to uncover the underlying challenges and provide recommendations to optimize the use of digital repositories for effective scholarly communication (Eze, 2023).
Objectives of the Study:
To evaluate the effectiveness of digital repositories in supporting scholarly communication.
To identify challenges that hinder their optimal use.
To recommend strategies to improve the accessibility and usability of these repositories.
Research Questions:
How effectively are digital repositories utilized for scholarly communication?
What challenges impede their usage?
What strategies can enhance their overall performance?
Significance of the Study:
This study is significant as it highlights the role of digital repositories in strengthening academic communication at Borno State Polytechnic. The findings will provide insights to improve digital infrastructure and user training, thereby enhancing research visibility and academic collaboration (Okafor, 2024).
Scope and limitations of the study:
The study is confined to assessing digital repositories as tools for scholarly communication at Borno State Polytechnic, Maiduguri, and does not include other academic communication platforms or institutions.
Definitions of Terms:
Digital Repositories: Online archives that store and share academic and research outputs.
Scholarly Communication: The process of disseminating research findings within the academic community.
User Engagement: The level of active participation and interaction with digital systems.
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