The Web As Medium For Communicating Research Works From African Universities: Case Study Of A Nigerian University

Abstract

Research publications from Universities in Africa are not easily obtainable. The point is made in this paper that the world-wide-web (the web) provides an efficient means of communicating research works from Africa to the outside world. This paper seeks to determine the extent to which such works are made available on the web and if they are visible by using a typical Nigerian university as a case study. The number of research works owned by the academic staff sampled is compared with the corresponding number found at the website of the university. Research works found on the website are evaluated for web visibility. The findings lead to recommendations that would ensure that research findings from Africa are effectively communicated using the web and areas for further research are highlighted.