Scholarly Communication

3 researchers across 1 institution

3 Researchers
1 Institutions
0 Grant PIs
0 High Impact

Scholarly communication research examines how research is created, shared, and preserved. This field investigates the infrastructure, practices, and policies that shape the dissemination of knowledge. Researchers explore topics such as the impact of open access initiatives, the effectiveness of different publishing models, and the development of tools and platforms for sharing research outputs. Methodologies include bibliometric analysis, qualitative studies of researcher practices, and policy analysis. Sub-fields encompass digital humanities, research data management, and the evolution of academic publishing.

In Arkansas, scholarly communication research supports the state's economic development by improving access to research findings relevant to key industries like agriculture, advanced manufacturing, and biotechnology. By understanding how research is shared, institutions can better facilitate the transfer of knowledge to businesses and policymakers, fostering innovation and economic growth. Research in this area also contributes to public health initiatives by improving the accessibility of health-related research for practitioners and the public.

This research area draws on and contributes to fields such as information science, library science, computer science, and sociology. Collaboration occurs across institutions, involving faculty and graduate students in examining the complex landscape of knowledge dissemination.

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Top Researchers

Name Institution h-index Citations Career Stage Badges
Lila Ohler University of Arkansas 5 73
Lora Lennertz University of Arkansas 3 319
Creed Tumlinson University of Arkansas 1 2
Bibliometric Analysis And Visualization 1 Information Literacy Instruction 1 Institutional Repository Management 1 Data Management Guides 1 Research Guides Development 1 Collection Development 1 E-Resource Management 1 Library Information Systems 1 Organizational Change Management 1 Higher Education Research Studies 1 Media Studies And Communication 1 Editorial Introduction 1

Strategic Outlook

Global signals from OpenAlex for this research area: where the field is growing, how concentrated leadership is, and where Arkansas sits relative to the world's top-100 institutions. Descriptive only — surfaced as input to the conversation about where to place bets, not a recommendation. Signal confidence: LOW

Global trajectory
6,787 works in 2026
+0.3% CAGR 2018–2026
Leadership concentration
0.5% held by global top 5 institutions
Fragmented HHI 0
Arkansas position
Arkansas not in global top 100
No AR institution among the top-100 contributors to this topic over the 2018–2026 window.

Top US institutions in this area

  1. 1 College of Charleston 175
  2. 2 Purdue University West Lafayette 146
  3. 3 Pennsylvania State University 121
  4. 4 University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill 117
  5. 5 Association of Research Libraries 108
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