Assessing the Impact of Personal Knowledge and Information Management Behaviours on the Research Productivity of Agriculture Researchers

Abstract

The study aimed to evaluate the impact of personal knowledge and information management behaviours and their various aspects on the research productivity of agriculture researchers. By employing simple random sampling, 230 agriculture researchers were selected who were working in the agriculture wing of Punjab, Pakistan. A quantitative and cross-sectional research method was used for the study. Data were collected through a questionnaire. Valid and reliable scales were employed to gather data from participants. The data were statistically analysed using SPSS (Edition 27). The results were obtained using multiple regression and correlational analyses. The findings reveal a positive and significant impact of personal knowledge and information management behaviour and its various aspects on the research productivity of agriculture researchers. The study suggested recommendations for future studies and policymakers. The study contributes to the literature on the intersection of personal knowledge information management, and research productivity.