How to encourage research scholars to connected social networking site?

Encouraging researchers, particularly those from humanities backgrounds, to embrace social networking sites can be a gradual process. Here are some strategies to encourage them:

Educate on the benefits: Organize workshops or seminars to educate researchers about the potential benefits of social networking sites for their work. Highlight how these platforms can facilitate collaborations, knowledge exchange, and increase the visibility of their research. Emphasize that social networking can help them reach a broader audience, connect with peers and experts in their field, and stay updated on the latest research trends.

Start with professional platforms: Introduce researchers to professional social networking platforms such as LinkedIn or ResearchGate. These platforms are specifically designed for researchers and offer a more focused and academic-oriented environment. Highlight the advantages of these platforms, such as showcasing their research, connecting with colleagues, and discovering relevant academic resources.

Share success stories: Share success stories of researchers who have benefitted from social networking sites. Show how their engagement has led to collaborations, opportunities, or recognition in their field. Hearing real-life examples can inspire researchers and make them more open to trying these platforms.

Provide guidance and training: Offer training sessions or resources that guide researchers on how to set up profiles, navigate privacy settings, and use social networking sites effectively for their professional needs. Show them how to curate a professional online presence and engage in meaningful discussions while maintaining boundaries.

Create a supportive community: Establish a community within the institution or among researchers in the same field. Encourage researchers to share their experiences, insights, and resources related to social networking. Peer support can help alleviate concerns and create a supportive environment for researchers to explore these platforms.

Address concerns and misconceptions: Researchers may have concerns about privacy, time management, or the perceived lack of academic value in social networking sites. Address these concerns by providing information on privacy settings, strategies for managing time effectively, and examples of valuable connections and collaborations that have resulted from these platforms.

Collaborate on social media-focused projects: Encourage researchers to collaborate on projects that involve using social media platforms for academic purposes. This could include joint research initiatives, organizing virtual conferences or webinars, or co-authoring articles or blog posts. By actively involving them in such projects, researchers may realize the value of social networking sites firsthand.

Recognize and reward engagement: Acknowledge and reward researchers who actively engage with social networking sites by showcasing their work or achievements. Recognize their contributions in newsletters, research bulletins, or within the academic community. Public recognition can motivate others to explore social networking platforms as well.

Remember to be patient and understanding of individual preferences. Encouraging researchers to engage with social networking sites should be a gradual and voluntary process. By providing information, support, and fostering a positive environment, researchers may become more open to exploring these platforms and reaping the benefits they offer.

Bulcsu Szekely

Dear Assistant Prof. Aktar!

You raised a very important issue to discuss. The answer by Mr. Azam is so good I have not much to add. I realized hereby that the only way I can add value is to find case studies that illustrate potential solutions:

1) Kuchler, T., Stroebel, J. (2023). Social Interactions, Resilience, and Access to Economic Opportunity: A Research Agenda for the Field of Computational Social Science. In: Bertoni, E., Fontana, M., Gabrielli, L., Signorelli, S., Vespe, M. (eds) Handbook of Computational Social Science for Policy. Springer, Cham. https://doi.org/10.1007/978-3-031-16624-2_21, Open access: Chapter Social Interactions, Resilience, and Access to Economic Oppo...

2) Ciriminna, R., Scurria, A., Pagliaro, M., Social Media for Chemistry Scholars, ChemistryOpen 2023, 12, e202300021. Open access: Article Social Media for Chemistry Scholars

3) Wiechetek, Ł., Pastuszak, Z. Academic social networks metrics: an effective indicator for university performance?. Scientometrics 127, 1381–1401 (2022). https://doi.org/10.1007/s11192-021-04258-6, Open access:

Article Academic social networks metrics: an effective indicator for...

Yours sincerely, Bulcsu Szekely

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