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Factors Influencing the Adoption and Development of Electronic Theses and Dissertations (ETD) Programs,with Particular Reference to the Arab Gulf States
This paper aims to establish the framework for understanding the positive and
negative factors affecting the adoption and development of electronic theses and
dissertations (ETD) programs with particular reference to the situation in the
Arab Gulf States. The reviewed literature shows that several interrelated
factors have been found to encourage the adoption and development of ETD
programs in university libraries: the appreciation of the benefits of ETD
programs, awareness of these programs, and effective promotional and advocacy
work that lead to cultural changes related to views on ETD programs. With regard
to the Arab Gulf States, even though there is a lack of available literature, it
appears that university libraries have the required infrastructure for
encouraging the adoption and development of ETD programs. On the other hand some
factors have been found to discourage the adoption of ETD programs. These
include: technological factors, legal issues and other administrative issues.
With regard to the Arab Gulf States, the available literature shows that some of
the influencing factors are the same as those found in other countries,
especially administrative and technological factors. In conclusion, it seems
that most issues influencing the adoption and development of ETD programs can be
resolved by undertaking appropriate promotional and advocacy activities.
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