The marginalized knowledge : an informetric analysis of indigenous knowledge publications (1990-2004)
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Authors
Ocholla, Dennis
Onyancha, Omwoyo Bosire
Issue Date
2005
Type
Article
Language
en
Keywords
Knowledge Management , Indigenous Knowledge , Informetrics
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Abstract
The paper analyses and demonstrates the application of informetrics by use of descriptive bibliometrics to determine the
status and trend of Indigenous Knowledge (IK) development from 1990 –2002. IK records published during that period
have been analyzed by use of eight databases hosted by EBSCOHost and SABINET by document type, by growth of the
literature over the period, by source where the document is published, by document affiliation, by subject domain, and by
nature of authorship among others. A positive growth of IK is observed with strong representation in AGRICOLA database
and recommendations are given for a follow up and further research. It is recognized that the paper could provide useful
information for decision support in knowledge management in general and knowledge management in particular.
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Citation
Ocholla, D.N. & Onyancha,O.B. 2005,'The marginalized knowledge : an informetric analysis of indigenous knowledge publications (1990-2004),' South African Journal of Libraries and Information Science, vol. 71, no. 3, pp. 247-258.
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LIASA
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0256-8861