Scholarsâ€™ Perception on Ethical Use of Digital Information: A Study at Tumkur University
Hemavathi B N,Rajeshwari N
Journal of Information Organization, Vol. 14, No. 4, 2024.
DOI: https://doi.org/10.6025/jio/2024/14/4/176-181
Link: https://www.dline.info/jio/fulltext/v14n4/jiov14n4_3.pdf
Abstract:
The study investigated the research scholarsâ€™ perception of the ethical use of information.
It evaluates the frequency and criteria used by scholars in accessing and
assessing digital information sources. The study also examined the research scholarsâ€™
understandings of copyright laws, plagiarism and their attitude in sharing digital
information. The studyâ€™s findings aim to inform the advancements of need-based
support systems and resources for the research scholars, enhancing their research
effectiveness and contributing to a productive academic environment.