The Realism Revolution: A Critical Review of Its Application in Library and Information Science Research in Pakistan
Keywords:
Realism, LIS Research, Realist Thoughts, Information & Knowledge, Ontology, EpistemologyAbstract
The study aims to analyze critically the application of realism in Library and Information Science Research. Realism is a theory in political science and international relations, primarily focusing on power and security. In library and information science (LIS), realism means that information objects, systems, and processes have a realistic basis, and can be studied as an objective reality. The objective of the study was to explore the philosophical foundations and to assess the practical implication of realism in LIS research. The content analysis method was employed in the study to gain valuable insight into the application of realism in library and information science research. The researcher selected the topmost cited research article in the field and analyzed it. The findings of the study revealed that realism is less implemented in library and information sciences research.
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