[AISWorld] ToC and CFP for International Journal of Knowledge Management

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The  contents of the latest issue of: 
International Journal of Knowledge Management  (IJKM) 
Official Publication of the Information Resources Management  Association 
Volume  6, Issue 4, October-December 2010 
Published: Quarterly in Print and Electronically 
ISSN:  1548-0666 EISSN: 1548-0658 
Published by IGI Publishing, Hershey-New York, USA 
www.igi-global.com/ijkm 
Editor-in-Chief: Murray E. Jennex,  San Diego State University,  USA 
PAPER  ONE 
A Knowledge Framework for Development: Empirical  Investigation of 30 
Societies 
Ravi Sharma (Nanyang Technological University, Singapore)  
Ganesh Chandrasekar (Nanyang Technological University, Singapore)  
Bharathkumar Vaitheeswaran (Nanyang Technological University,  Singapore) 
In this article, the authors investigate the diverse dimensions of  a 
knowledge society. First, the relevant literature on post industrial societies  
is reviewed to identify the key constituents of successful growth and  
development. The authors then propose a 10-dimension framework within political,  
economic, social and technological parameters that describe the state of  
evolution of a given knowledge society. Knowledge assessment scores, human  
development indices, technology readiness scores and competitiveness scores 
are  selected as composite indicators of knowledge societies. Proxy indicators 
are  assigned for the dimensions, and secondary data was gathered from 
reputed  international sources. Partial Pearson Correlation Analysis was done 
between the  proxy indicators and the composite scales to determine the 
direction and  strength of relationships. Hygiene factors and competitive factors 
of a  knowledge society are distilled from the empirical results and 
recommendations  are suggested to address some areas of concern when pursuing 
policies for  knowledge based development. 
To  obtain a copy of the entire article, click on the link below. 
_http://www.igi-global.com/Bookstore/Article.aspx?TitleId=47387_ 
(http://www.igi-global.com/Bookstore/Article.aspx?TitleId=47387)   
PAPER  TWO 
Exploring the Extent and Impediments of Knowledge  Sharing in Chinese 
Business Enterprise 
Wen Su (Nanjing University,  China) 
Xin Li (Nanjing University, China) 
Chee Chow (San Diego State University,  USA) 
This study explores the extent and impediments of knowledge sharing  in 
Chinese firms because they are becoming dominant entities in the global  
economy, yet limited research exists on this important aspect of their  
operations. Survey data are obtained from experienced managers of 164 Chinese  firms 
from a wide range of industries, sizes, and ownership types. The responses  
indicate that knowledge sharing is not open and complete in Chinese firms.  
Similar to findings from developed economies in the West, a large number of  
factors impede knowledge sharing in Chinese firms. These range from Chinese  
cultural values—which had been identified as being important by prior  
China-based studies—to attributes of the firm (e.g., incentive system,  
communication channels, organizational culture), as well as those of knowledge  
holders and potential recipients (e.g., judgment ability, organizational  
commitment). Implications of these findings for practice and research are  
discussed. 
To  obtain a copy of the entire article, click on the link below. 
_http://www.igi-global.com/Bookstore/Article.aspx?TitleId=47388_ 
(http://www.igi-global.com/Bookstore/Article.aspx?TitleId=47388)   
PAPER  THREE 
Situated Learning and Activity Theory-based Approach  to Designing 
Integrated Knowledge and Learning Management  Systems 
M. Suzanne Clinton, University of Central Oklahoma, USA 
Kimberly L. Merritt, Oklahoma Christian University, USA 
Samantha R. Murray, Lubbock Christian University, USA 
Current Knowledge Management (KM) design approaches recognize the  
importance of integrating codification, personalization, and collaboration  
strategies. Incorporating various database systems, search functions, managerial  
support, performance appraisal, personalized widgets, and case summaries into  
seamless functions are exemplary efforts. However, KM is rarely integrated 
with  organizational learning and development systems. In this article, the 
authors  use concepts from the situated learning literature, Vygotskian  
cultural-historical theory of cognition, and a holistic learning and 
performance  architecture to signify the integration of KM and organizational learning 
 systems. 
To  obtain a copy of the entire article, click on the link below. 
_http://www.igi-global.com/Bookstore/Article.aspx?TitleId=47389_ 
(http://www.igi-global.com/Bookstore/Article.aspx?TitleId=47389)   
PAPER  FOUR 
Culture and Knowledge Transfer Capacity: A  Cross-National Study 
Omar Khalil (Kuwait University,  Kuwait) 
Ahmed Seleim  (Alexandria University,  Egypt) 
Increasing interest exists in understanding the factors that  explain 
knowledge transfer capacity (KTC) at the societal level. In this paper,  the 
authors posit that national culture may explain the differences among  countries 
in their knowledge transfer capacities. The authors adopt House and  
colleagues’ (2004) national culture taxonomy as the theoretical framework to  
derive and test eighteen hypotheses relating national culture values and  
practices to societal KTC. KTC correlates positively with gender egalitarianism  
values, uncertainty avoidance practices, and future orientation practices. 
KTC  also correlates negatively with uncertainty avoidance values, future 
orientation  values, institutional collectivism values, in-group collectivism 
values, humane  orientation practices, in-group collectivism values and 
practices, and power  distance practices. Further analysis using gross domestic 
product (GDP) as a  control variable revealed that only humane orientation 
practices influence KTC.  The research findings are discussed, research 
limitations are identified, and  implications are drawn. 
To  obtain a copy of the entire article, click on the link below. 
_http://www.igi-global.com/Bookstore/Article.aspx?TitleId=47390_ 
(http://www.igi-global.com/Bookstore/Article.aspx?TitleId=47390)   
PAPER  FIVE 
Taking Charities Seriously: A Call for Focused  Knowledge Management 
Research 
Kathleen Greenaway (Ryerson  University, Canada) 
David Vuong (Dundas Data  Visualization Inc., Canada) 
The  voluntary service not-for-profit sector (VSNFP), also called the 
charitable  sector, is a neglected setting for knowledge management research. It 
is also an  area with distinctive characteristics that preclude direct 
importation of  knowledge management approaches developed for the for-profit 
sector. In this  paper, the authors adapt a model for examining knowledge 
management research  issues to the charitable sector and examine what is known 
about knowledge  management in this important sector of society. Research and 
practitioner  suggestions are provided. 
To  obtain a copy of the entire article, click on the link below. 
_http://www.igi-global.com/Bookstore/Article.aspx?TitleId=47391_ 
(http://www.igi-global.com/Bookstore/Article.aspx?TitleId=47391)    
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For  full copies of the above articles, check for this issue of the 
International Journal of Knowledge  Management (IJKM) in your institution's 
library. This journal is also  included in the IGI Global aggregated “
InfoSci-Journals” database:  www.infosci-journals.com. 
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CALL FOR  PAPERS 
Mission of IJKM:  
The  primary objective of the International  Journal of Knowledge 
Management (IJKM) is to provide a comprehensive cross  discipline forum for advancing 
the understanding of the organizational,  technical, human, and cognitive 
issues associated with the creation, capture,  transfer and use of knowledge 
in organizations. The secondary objective of this  Journal is to share 
knowledge among researchers and practitioners with respect  to the design, 
development, implementation and maintenance of effective  knowledge management 
systems. The journal publishes high quality empirical and  theoretical research 
covering all aspects of knowledge management. In addition  to full-length 
research manuscripts, the journal publishes insightful research  and practice 
notes as well as case studies from all areas of knowledge  management. 
Coverage of IJKM: 
The International Journal of Knowledge  Management (IJKM) covers all 
aspects of the knowledge management discipline,  from organizational issues to 
technology support to knowledge representation.  High quality submissions are 
encouraged using any qualitative or quantitative  research methodology. 
Submissions are especially encouraged covering the  following topics:  
Basic  theories associated with knowledge creation, knowledge management, 
and  organizational memory  
Case  studies of knowledge management and organizational memory systems  
Cognitive theories of knowledge management and organizational  memory  
Design  of information and communication systems that facilitate knowledge 
transfer and  sharing  
Enablers and inhibitors of knowledge sharing and knowledge transfer  
behaviors  
Global  issues in knowledge management and organizational memory  
Issues  related to the capture, storage, search, retrieval, and use of 
knowledge and  organizational memory  
Knowledge acquisition and transfer processes  
Knowledge management in small and medium enterprises  
Knowledge management strategy  
Knowledge management training issues  
Knowledge reuse in organizations  
Knowledge transfer and sharing behaviors within emergent  organizational 
forms such as virtual communities  
Methodologies and processes for developing knowledge management  systems  
Metrics  and effectiveness of knowledge management and organizational 
memory systems  
Organizational and economic incentive structures for knowledge  sharing and 
use  
Organizational culture impacts on knowledge management  
Organizational learning  
Use of  semantic networks, topic maps, the Internet, digital documents, 
XML, taxonomies,  ontologies, and other technologies to implement knowledge 
management systems  
Among  topics to be included (but not limited) are the following:  
Best  practices  
Building multi-disciplinary teams for WB learning and teaching  
Building Web-based learning communities  
Constructivist approaches to Web-based learning and teaching  
Decision making in implementing Web-based learning and teaching  
Knowledge building using Web-based learning and teaching  technologies  
Management side of Web-based learning and teaching  
Network  learning using WLTT  
Project  Management for implementing WLTT  
Web-based CSCL  
Web-based technologies enabled pedagogical scenarios  
Web-based technologies enabled pedagogical systems and programs  
WLTT  implementation: models, methods, and frameworks 
Interested authors should consult the journal's manuscript  submission 
guidelines at www.igi-global.com/ijkm.     
All  inquiries and submissions should be sent to: 
Editor-in-Chief: Dr. Murray Jennex at  IJKMsubmission at aol.com
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