Evaluating the Use of Printed Resources Based on the Principle of Least Effort: A Study at Razi University
Purpose: This study investigates the application of the principle of least effort in the usage of printed resources among students at Razi University. The principle posits that actions are performed in ways that minimize effort.Methodology: A quantitative research design employing a survey method wa...
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| description | Purpose: This study investigates the application of the principle of least effort in the usage of printed resources among students at Razi University. The principle posits that actions are performed in ways that minimize effort.Methodology: A quantitative research design employing a survey method was used. Data were collected from 375 students using a structured questionnaire.Findings: The study revealed that the use of printed resources by Razi University students aligns significantly with the principle of least effort. Undergraduate students exhibited greater adherence to this principle compared to postgraduate levels. Statistical analyses, including Pearson’s correlation and multivariate regression, indicated that the principle of least effort significantly predicts printed resource usage.Conclusion: The principle of least effort appears to be a valid framework for understanding students' resource usage behaviors. The findings underscore its importance for library and information center management.Value: This study introduces a novel exploration of the principle of least effort within the Iranian academic context. |
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| spelling | doaj-art-41c4ade5289b48eaa2174b5a9647fa972025-02-12T01:37:12ZengUniversity of Tabrizنشریه مطالعات دانشپژوهی2821-045X2024-11-0133213410.22034/jkrs.2024.62797.109718525Evaluating the Use of Printed Resources Based on the Principle of Least Effort: A Study at Razi UniversityAmin Zare0Soleiman Shafiei1Mohsen Jafari2Associate Professor, Department of Information Science, Razi University, Kermanshah, IranHead of UAST of Kermsnshsh Province, Guest Lecturer of the Department of Information Science, Razi University, Kermanshah, IranM.A. in Information Science, Razi University, Kermanshah, IranPurpose: This study investigates the application of the principle of least effort in the usage of printed resources among students at Razi University. The principle posits that actions are performed in ways that minimize effort.Methodology: A quantitative research design employing a survey method was used. Data were collected from 375 students using a structured questionnaire.Findings: The study revealed that the use of printed resources by Razi University students aligns significantly with the principle of least effort. Undergraduate students exhibited greater adherence to this principle compared to postgraduate levels. Statistical analyses, including Pearson’s correlation and multivariate regression, indicated that the principle of least effort significantly predicts printed resource usage.Conclusion: The principle of least effort appears to be a valid framework for understanding students' resource usage behaviors. The findings underscore its importance for library and information center management.Value: This study introduces a novel exploration of the principle of least effort within the Iranian academic context.https://jkrs.tabrizu.ac.ir/article_18525_f0786f510ccf9b5e904cedf40f41b224.pdfprinciple of least effortzipf’s lawprinted resourcesstudentsrazi university |
| spellingShingle | Amin Zare Soleiman Shafiei Mohsen Jafari Evaluating the Use of Printed Resources Based on the Principle of Least Effort: A Study at Razi University نشریه مطالعات دانشپژوهی principle of least effort zipf’s law printed resources students razi university |
| title | Evaluating the Use of Printed Resources Based on the Principle of Least Effort: A Study at Razi University |
| title_full | Evaluating the Use of Printed Resources Based on the Principle of Least Effort: A Study at Razi University |
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| title_short | Evaluating the Use of Printed Resources Based on the Principle of Least Effort: A Study at Razi University |
| title_sort | evaluating the use of printed resources based on the principle of least effort a study at razi university |
| topic | principle of least effort zipf’s law printed resources students razi university |
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