This article describes and discusses three major kinds of gaps that hinder knowledge dissemination and utilization. The gaps concern the structure of the field, the processes by which the
dissemination literature is aggregated, and the lack of information aboutwho uses the knowledge
that has been disseminated and its impact on behavior and society. Further delineation is given
through discussions of subcomponents, such as problems created by the information explosion
and the methods and policies governing organization of the literature. Recommendations and
areas for future research are given.
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