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Influence of Self-Efficacy Competences on Management of Scholarly Information among Postgraduate Students in Kiambu County Kenya

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  • Leah Muthoni Njiru
  • Dr Ruth Thinguri
  • Dr. Mary M. Chui

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Purpose: The study investigates the effects of student literacy self-efficacy competences on management of scholarly information among postgraduate students in Kiambu county Kenya. Self-efficacy is a tool in information literacy. Methodology: The study adopted a mixed methodology so as to collect and analyze qualitative and quantitative data where data was collected using self-administered questionnaires. Findings: The findings of the study revealed that self-efficacy as a practice of information literacy influence Management of Scholarly Information. Unique Contribution to Theory, Practice and Policy: The paper recommends that more attention be given to the practice of self-efficacy competence since it's a vital factor evaluate to quality papers among scholars. Further studies should evaluate the extent to which self-efficacy influence postgraduate scholars on their scholarly information management.

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  • Leah Muthoni Njiru & Dr Ruth Thinguri & Dr. Mary M. Chui, 2023. "Influence of Self-Efficacy Competences on Management of Scholarly Information among Postgraduate Students in Kiambu County Kenya," African Journal of Education and Practice, IPR JOURNALS AND BOOKS LIMITED, vol. 9(2), pages 38-43.
    • Handle: RePEc:bdu:ojajep:v:9:y:2023:i:2:p:38-43:id:1966
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