Expectations and knowledge sharing by stakeholders in a bioproducts community of practice: an exploratory study

Leandro Oliveira*, Eduardo Luís Cardoso

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Abstract

The Communities of Practice (CoP) are informal groups of individuals with common interests who come together to share experiences, discuss, and improve a given practice. This work aims to evaluate the perception of knowledge sharing in a community of practices in bioproducts by its participants and their expectations regarding added value, information and available resources/activities, and shared materials. A questionnaire disseminated by CoP and social networks was developed between December 2020 and February 2021. Forty-three responses were collected. Most participants were female (67.4%), with a mean age of 32 years (SD = 9.1 years), and they had a degree (39.5%). Most participants have a very positive perception of knowledge sharing through a community of practice in bioproducts. Participants believe it is an added value to belong to a CoP due to the exchange of information and experiences and would like information on industry trends, scientific events, and innovations to be available. These results will make it possible to promote knowledge sharing at the CoP, adjusting the information, resources, and materials available there, to the expectations and preferences of the participants.

Original languageEnglish
Title of host publicationInformation Systems and Technologies - WorldCIST 2023
Subtitle of host publicationWorldCIST 2023
EditorsAlvaro Rocha, Hojjat Adeli, Gintautas Dzemyda, Fernando Moreira, Valentina Colla
PublisherSpringer
Pages139-146
Number of pages8
Volume2
ISBN (Electronic)9783031456459
ISBN (Print)9783031456442
DOIs
Publication statusPublished - 2024
Event11th World Conference on Information Systems and Technologies, WorldCIST 2023 - Pisa, Italy
Duration: 4 Apr 20236 Apr 2023

Publication series

NameLectures Notes in Networks and Systems
Volume800
ISSN (Print)2367-3370
ISSN (Electronic)2367-3389

Conference

Conference11th World Conference on Information Systems and Technologies, WorldCIST 2023
Country/TerritoryItaly
CityPisa
Period4/04/236/04/23

Keywords

  • Communities of practice
  • Knowledge sharing
  • Bioproducts
  • Attitudes
  • Expectations

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