Translation - Information Matters

The term Metaverse stands for the concept of the emerging virtual world that promises to revolutionize how we interact within digital environments and with each other. To fully grasp its potential and complexity, it is essential to understand it through four distinct but interrelated dimensions: Immersiveness, Social Networking, Persistence, and Interoperability. These dimensions serve as a foundation to appreciate the Metaverse’s unique characteristics compared to concepts and implementations of previous virtual spaces like Second Life.

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February 16, 2024 Yazdan Mansourian

Sweet and Bitter Information: A Tasty Metaphor

Have you ever considered the similarities between information experiences and experiencing different tastes? What does come to your mind when you think of “sweet information”? How about “bitter information”? How does it manifest in the ways we interact with information on various platforms? Can you recall an instance where you encountered information that you initially found “sweet” but later had a “bitter” impact? Conversely, have you ever encountered information that seemed bitter initially but revealed valuable insights after further reflection? How might the taste metaphor enrich our understanding of information experiences? What implications might this metaphor have for information literacy and critical thinking skills?

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February 13, 2024 Chern Li Liew

Communities, Conversations, & Care: A New Model of Archiving

We often think of “care” in the archiving context in terms of objects (artifacts, records, documents). GLAM institutions (galleries, libraries, archives, and museums) have a responsibility to protect valuable items with significant social, cultural, and heritage value, and to preserve important information for current and future generations. These institutions work with care to make sure that knowledge is not lost. But what can we learn by turning our attention towards the communities whose knowledges we care for? How might adopting an attitude of care encourage us to look after people and not only their objects? Along this line, how can we change our policies and practices accordingly?

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February 12, 2024 Meredith Dedema

Working with Algorithms? The Socio-Technical Issues of the Platform-Mediated Gig Economy

How do you feel about having a machine as your boss? In the last decade, an important sector of the work world has undergone a major change, thanks to the platform-mediated gig economy. Imagine moving away from the usual 9-to-5 routine in a physical space and stepping into a digital world of short-term gigs and freelancing. This article dives into the socio-technical issues in the platform-mediated gig economy and explores the social aspects of working with algorithms. Get ready for a ride through the gig revolution!

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January 24, 2024 Claudio Gnoli

Should Classification Get Undisciplined?

Books in libraries, catalogues and databases are often arranged by such bibliographic schemes as the
Dewey Decimal Classification (DDC), the Universal Decimal Classification (UDC) or the Library of
Congress Classification (LCC). These divide books into a set of different disciplines, such as philosophy,
history or literature. The names and coverage of disciplines are inherited from a long tradition coming
from at least the 16th century, but are not the only logical way to group topics.

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January 22, 2024 Lubna Daraz

Unveiling the Magic: Simplifying Evidence-Based Practice for Everyone

There is a notable delay in incorporating research findings into practice, often taking two decades for interventions to impact patientcare. Empowering lay people, such as patients, caregivers, and the public, with accessible scientific information can significantly contribute to research and the creation of evidence-based solutions. Unfortunately, their involvement in developing healthcare solutions and other evidence-based initiatives is often limited.

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January 22, 2024 Jesse Dinneen

Life and Death in the Information Society

Throughout our lives we create, consume and accumulate information. And then we die. But what happens – and what should happen – to our information after our death? This question is very complex and thus increasingly intriguing to researchers, but different groups of stakeholders have different values and interests that would shape a potential answer.

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January 3, 2024 Najeem Olawale Adelakun

Future Trends in Artificial Intelligence for Energy Management

This study reveals the transformational potential of artificial intelligence (AI) in reshaping energy management. The extensive analysis explores the major trends, ethical considerations, regulatory ramifications, and predicted changes. The findings highlight AI’s critical role in enhancing efficiency, sustainability, and resilience in energy systems. Recommendations for stakeholders and policymakers emphasise research funding, ethical deployment, and international collaboration. The study provides a road map for integrating AI for a sustainable and resilient energy future.

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December 12, 2023 Ning Zhang

Are Female Early-Career Scientists Less Likely to Conduct Interdisciplinary Research?

In recent decades, numerous countries have actively promoted and encouraged interdisciplinary research (hereafter IDR), as it is believed to promote scientific development and innovation. Recent studies have shown that interdisciplinary publications tend to attract more citations and gain higher societal visibility, thus potentially contributing to long-term career development. However, pursuing IDR requires significant time and effort to integrate knowledge from diverse disciplines, and such research may face difficulties in terms of publication and recognition compared to more traditional research. The high risk and uncertainty associated with IDR discouraged many ECSs that are facing “up or out” pressure.