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Alali, Haitham, and Juhana Salim. "Virtual Communities of Practice Success in Healthcare Sector." Applied Mechanics and Materials 411-414 (September 2013): 950–53. http://dx.doi.org/10.4028/www.scientific.net/amm.411-414.950.

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Healthcare organizations spend hundreds of thousands implementing KM initiatives in term of developing practitioners and expert resources. One of the KM initiatives in healthcare sector is Virtual Communities of Practice (VCoPs). VCoPs are used by health professionals and researchers to improve the quality of healthcare services by enhancing health practitioners knowledge. However, some researchers and practitioners question the effectiveness of this contribution owing to the well-publicized failure of numerous KM initiatives. Based on the prior IS success theories, this article has developed
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Yada, Nicole, and Milena Head. "Attitudes Toward Health Care Virtual Communities of Practice: Survey Among Health Care Workers." Journal of Medical Internet Research 21, no. 12 (December 4, 2019): e15176. http://dx.doi.org/10.2196/15176.

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Background Virtual communities of practice (VCoPs) have been shown to be an effective means for knowledge and research uptake, but little is known about why health care workers choose to use them. The elaboration likelihood model (ELM) is a theoretical model of persuasion that distinguishes between different routes of information processing that influence attitude formation and change. To date, no research has investigated the antecedents to these processing routes for VCoPs within a health care setting. In understanding these determinants, VCoPs can be appropriately designed to increase their
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Hernández Soto, ROBERTO, MÓNICA Gutiérrez Ortega, and BARTOLOMÉ Rubia Avi. "Key factors in Knowledge Sharing Behavior in Virtual Communities of Practice: A Systematic Review." Education in the Knowledge Society (EKS) 22 (March 5, 2021): e22715. http://dx.doi.org/10.14201/eks.22715.

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Virtual Communities of Practice (VCOP) are environments widely recognized as knowledge management instruments, and their sociocultural contributions are being incipiently valued. However, VCOPs are complex participation contexts due to their sociotechnical and sociocultural nature. Participation mechanisms, particularly Knowledge Sharing Behavior (KSB), have been studied from heterogeneous theoretical foundations and practical research methods. Therefore, a wide dispersion of factors and dimensions has been identified. This paper aims to present an overview that summarizes and systematizes the
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Jantakun, Thiti, Kitsadaporn Jantakun, and Thada Jantakoon. "STEAM Education Using Design Thinking Process Through Virtual Communities of Practice (STEAM-DT-VCoPs)." Journal of Educational Issues 7, no. 1 (April 23, 2021): 249. http://dx.doi.org/10.5296/jei.v7i1.18420.

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These objectives of the study are 1) to design STEAM education using Design Thinking Process through Virtual Communities of Practice (STEAM-DT-VCoPs), and 2) to evaluate the designed STEAM-DT-VCoPs. It divides the research procedures into two phases. The first phase is to design STEAM-DT-VCoPs, and the second phase is to evaluate the STEAM-DT-VCoPs. The sample group of this study comprises fourteen experts selected by purposive sampling. The arithmetic mean and standard deviation analyzed data. The research findings are: 1) The STEAM-DT-VCoPs comprise three steps are 1.1) the role of virtual c
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Peeters, Ward, and Marilize Pretorius. "Facebook or fail-book: Exploring “community” in a virtual community of practice." ReCALL 32, no. 3 (April 7, 2020): 291–306. http://dx.doi.org/10.1017/s0958344020000099.

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AbstractCreating collaborative working and learning experiences has long been at the forefront of computer-assisted language learning research. It is in this context that, in recent years, the integration of social networking sites and Web 2.0 in learning settings has surged, generating new opportunities to establish and explore virtual communities of practice (VCoPs). However, despite the number of studies on the concept, research remains inconclusive on how learners develop a sense of community in a VCoP, and what effect this may have on interaction and learning. This research project propos
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Wang, Jun, Ruilin Zhang, Jin-Xing Hao, and Xuanyi Chen. "Motivation factors of knowledge collaboration in virtual communities of practice: a perspective from system dynamics." Journal of Knowledge Management 23, no. 3 (April 8, 2019): 466–88. http://dx.doi.org/10.1108/jkm-02-2018-0061.

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PurposeAlthough researchers have demonstrated a significant interest in motivation factors of knowledge collaboration, previous studies have seldom explored the dynamic interrelations in virtual communities of practice (VCoPs) over time that involve the iteratively melding of knowledge collaboration motivations and behaviours. Therefore, this study aims to unveil the interactive dynamics amongst motivation factors of knowledge collaboration in VCoPs from a perspective of system dynamics (SD).Design/methodology/approachAccording to the SD method proposed by Forrester, this paper develops an SD
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Shaw, Louise, Dana Jazayeri, Debra Kiegaldie, and Meg Morris. "Virtual communities of practice to improve clinical outcomes in healthcare: protocol for a 10-year scoping review." BMJ Open 11, no. 7 (July 2021): e046998. http://dx.doi.org/10.1136/bmjopen-2020-046998.

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IntroductionVirtual communities of practice (VCoPs) use a common online platform to provide healthcare professionals with the opportunity to access highly specialised knowledge, build a professional support network and promote the translation of research evidence into practice. There is limited reporting of how best to design and administer VCoPs within healthcare organisations. The primary aim of this scoping review is to identify the best methods used to establish and maintain VCoPs. Findings shall be used to develop a flexible framework to guide the establishment and facilitation of a VCoP
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Chang, Hsin Hsin, Pei-Hsuan Hsieh, and Chen Su Fu. "The mediating role of sense of virtual community." Online Information Review 40, no. 7 (November 14, 2016): 882–99. http://dx.doi.org/10.1108/oir-09-2015-0304.

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Purpose The purpose of this paper is to provide a comprehensive model to illustrate the mediating role of sense of virtual community (SOVC) in virtual communities of practices (VCoPs). The interrelations between social capital and collective action in terms of knowledge contribution in the VCoP context are also examined. Design/methodology/approach A total of 253 members from the Zclub and Jorsindo, responded to the survey. PLS-SEM path modeling was used to analyze survey data. Findings Members’ structural capital and cognitive capital both positively and significantly influence members’ SOVC,
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Romero-Mas, Montse, Beni Gómez-Zúñiga, Andrew M. Cox, and Anna Ramon-Aribau. "Designing virtual communities of practice for informal caregivers of Alzheimer’s patients: An integrative review." Health Informatics Journal 26, no. 4 (September 19, 2020): 2976–91. http://dx.doi.org/10.1177/1460458220950883.

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The main aim of this study is to review the literature to show how ideas around virtual communities of practice (VCoP) offer a model for supporting informal caregivers of Alzheimer’s patients (caregivers) to learn how to deal with caregiving demands. Caregivers are individuals who have a significant personal relationship with and provide a broad range of unpaid assistance to an older person or an adult with a chronic or disabling condition outside of a professional or formal framework. This review will examine the current evidence on the needs of caregivers, identify dimensions to be considere
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Antonacci, Grazia, Andrea Fronzetti Colladon, Alessandro Stefanini, and Peter Gloor. "It is rotating leaders who build the swarm: social network determinants of growth for healthcare virtual communities of practice." Journal of Knowledge Management 21, no. 5 (September 11, 2017): 1218–39. http://dx.doi.org/10.1108/jkm-11-2016-0504.

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Purpose The purpose of this paper is to identify the factors influencing the growth of healthcare virtual communities of practice (VCoPs) through a seven-year longitudinal study conducted using metrics from social-network and semantic analysis. By studying online communication along the three dimensions of social interactions (connectivity, interactivity and language use), the authors aim to provide VCoP managers with valuable insights to improve the success of their communities. Design/methodology/approach Communications over a period of seven years (April 2008 to April 2015) and between 14,0
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Valenti, Sandra, and Sarah Sutton. "Strengthening Virtual Communities of Practice (VCoPs): An Evidence-Based Approach." Journal of Education for Library and Information Science 61, no. 1 (January 2020): 106–25. http://dx.doi.org/10.3138/jelis.61.1.2018-0045.

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Romero-Mas, Montse, Anna Ramon-Aribau, Dyego Leandro Bezerra de Souza, Andrew M. Cox, and Beni Gómez-Zúñiga. "Improving the Quality of Life of Family Caregivers of People with Alzheimer’s Disease through Virtual Communities of Practice: A Quasiexperimental Study." International Journal of Alzheimer's Disease 2021 (April 5, 2021): 1–10. http://dx.doi.org/10.1155/2021/8817491.

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Caring for a person with dementia burdens family caregivers, and there is a close negative relationship between this burden and their quality of life (QoL). Research suggests that caregivers’ main needs are information and training about the disease and support from others experiencing the same situation, and Internet interventions hold considerable promise for meeting these needs. Virtual communities of practice (VCoPs) are Internet frameworks to share knowledge where members collaborate and achieve a sense of trust in the community. This paper seeks to evaluate the impact of participating in
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Behal, Anil, and Sana R. Mitchell. "Leading and Managing Virtual Communities of Practice (VCoPs):A Contextual Understanding and Exploration." Review of Professional Management- A Journal of New Delhi Institute of Management 15, no. 2 (December 1, 2017): 1. http://dx.doi.org/10.20968/rpm/2017/v15/i2/163908.

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Özmen, Fatma. "Virtual Communities Of Practices (VCoPs) for Ensuring Innovation at Universities -Fırat University Sample." Eurasian Journal of Educational Research, no. 53 (October 1, 2013): 131–50. http://dx.doi.org/10.14689/ejer.2013.53.8.

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Ann Amaratunga, Carol. "Building community disaster resilience through a virtual community of practice (VCOP)." International Journal of Disaster Resilience in the Built Environment 5, no. 1 (March 4, 2014): 66–78. http://dx.doi.org/10.1108/ijdrbe-05-2012-0012.

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Purpose – This paper aims to discuss a pilot in-progress project to promote community-based research (CBR) as a tool for disaster resilience planning in rural, remote and coastal communities. Using trans-disciplinary approaches, this project demonstrates how emergency and foresight planning in five rural Canadian pilot communities can be enhanced through the co-design of a pilot Web 2.0 “virtual community of practice” (VCOP). Design/methodology/approach – The VCOP initiative was designed with pilot and field site communities to facilitate knowledge generation and exchange and to enhance commun
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Ferreira da Silva, Rogerio, Itana Maria de Souza Gimenes, and José Carlos Maldonado. "The Challenge of Evaluating Virtual Communities of Practice: A Systematic Mapping Study." Interdisciplinary Journal of Information, Knowledge, and Management 15 (2020): 039–64. http://dx.doi.org/10.28945/4505.

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Aim/Purpose: This paper presents a study of Virtual Communities of Practice (VCoP) evaluation methods that aims to identify their current status and impact on knowledge sharing. The purposes of the study are as follows: (i) to identify trends and research gaps in VCoP evaluation methods; and, (ii) to assist researchers to position new research activities in this domain. Background: VCoP have become a popular knowledge sharing mechanism for both individuals and organizations. Their evaluation process is complex; however, it is recognized as an essential means to provide evidences of community e
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Annarelli, Alessandro, Cinzia Battistella, and Fabio Nonino. "Web-application development projects by online communities." Industrial Management & Data Systems 117, no. 1 (February 6, 2017): 166–97. http://dx.doi.org/10.1108/imds-10-2015-0440.

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Purpose The purpose of this paper is to propose an in-depth analysis of online communities of practice that support the innovative development of web applications. The analysis is aimed at understanding the preeminent characteristics of communities of practice that can favour the process of innovation (conceptualisation and realization of a web application) and if these characteristics differ in the diverse phases of a software development project (requirement specification, design, implementation and verification). Design/methodology/approach The authors adopted a multiple case study research
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Barnett, Stephen, Sandra C. Jones, Sue Bennett, Don Iverson, and Andrew Bonney. "Usefulness of a virtual community of practice and Web 2.0 tools for general practice training: experiences and expectations of general practitioner registrars and supervisors." Australian Journal of Primary Health 19, no. 4 (2013): 292. http://dx.doi.org/10.1071/py13024.

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General practice training is a community of practice in which novices and experts share knowledge. However, there are barriers to knowledge sharing for general practioner (GP) registrars, including geographic and workplace isolation. Virtual communities of practice (VCoP) can be effective in overcoming these barriers using social media tools. The present study examined the perceived usefulness, features and barriers to implementing a VCoP for GP training. Following a survey study of GP registrars and supervisors on VCoP feasibility, a qualitative telephone interview study was undertaken within
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Bricout, John, Paul M. A. Baker, Nathan W. Moon, and Bonita Sharma. "Exploring the Smart Future of Participation." International Journal of E-Planning Research 10, no. 2 (April 2021): 94–108. http://dx.doi.org/10.4018/ijepr.20210401.oa8.

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COVID-19 is having an enormous impact on civic life, including public services, governance, and the well-being of citizens. The pace and scope of technology as a force for problem solving, connecting people, sharing information, and organizing civic life has increased in the wake of COVID-19. This article critically reviews how technology use influences the civic engagement potential of the smart city, in particular for people with disabilities. The article aims to articulate new challenges to virtual participation in civic life in terms of accessibility, usability, and equity. Next, the artic
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González-González, Ana Isabel, Lilisbeth Perestelo-Pérez, Débora Koatz, Marta Ballester, Valeria Pacheco-Huergo, Vanesa Ramos-García, Alezandra Torres-Castaño, et al. "Effectiveness and cost-effectiveness of a virtual community of practice to improve the empowerment of patients with ischaemic heart disease: study protocol of a randomised controlled trial." BMJ Open 10, no. 10 (October 2020): e037374. http://dx.doi.org/10.1136/bmjopen-2020-037374.

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IntroductionVirtual Communities of Practice (VCoP) or knowledge-sharing virtual communities offer ubiquitous access to information and exchange possibilities for people in similar situations, which might be especially valuable for the self-management of patients with chronic diseases. In view of the scarce evidence on the clinical and economic impact of these interventions on chronic conditions, we aim to evaluate the effectiveness and cost-effectiveness of a VCoP in the improvement of the activation and other patient empowerment measures in patients with ischaemic heart disease (IHD).Methods
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Gammelgaard, Jens, and Thomas Ritter. "Virtual Communities Practice." International Journal of Knowledge Management 4, no. 2 (April 2008): 46–61. http://dx.doi.org/10.4018/jkm.2008040104.

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Nagy, Paul, C. E. Kahn, W. Boonn, K. Siddiqui, C. Meenan, N. Knight, and N. Safdar. "Building Virtual Communities of Practice." Journal of the American College of Radiology 3, no. 9 (September 2006): 716–20. http://dx.doi.org/10.1016/j.jacr.2006.06.005.

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Akoumianakis, Demosthenes. "Practice‐oriented toolkits for virtual communities of practice." Journal of Enterprise Information Management 22, no. 3 (April 17, 2009): 317–45. http://dx.doi.org/10.1108/17410390910949742.

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Struminger, Bruce, Sanjeev Arora, Sarah Zalud-Cerrato, David Lowrance, and Tedd Ellerbrock. "Building virtual communities of practice for health." Lancet 390, no. 10095 (August 2017): 632–34. http://dx.doi.org/10.1016/s0140-6736(17)31666-5.

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Gammelgaard, Jens. "Knowledge retrieval through virtual communities of practice." Behaviour & Information Technology 29, no. 4 (July 2010): 349–62. http://dx.doi.org/10.1080/01449290903548406.

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Sartori, Fabio, Riccardo Melen, and Stefano Pinardi. "Cultivating virtual communities of practice in KAFKA." Data Technologies and Applications 52, no. 1 (February 5, 2018): 34–57. http://dx.doi.org/10.1108/dta-02-2017-0008.

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Purpose The purpose of this paper is to present a framework for cultivating virtual communities of practice in distributed environments. The framework is based on the integration of knowledge artifacts and wearable technologies. Design/methodology/approach The proposed knowledge artifact is based on the correlation between conceptual and computational tools for the representation of different kinds of knowledge. Findings In this way, it is possible to make deeper the collaboration between knowledge seekers and contributors within the community, given that seekers and contributors share, at lea
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Weeks, Michael R., and Natasha F. Veltri. "Virtual Communities as Narrative Networks." International Journal of Knowledge Management 9, no. 1 (January 2013): 21–41. http://dx.doi.org/10.4018/jkm.2013010102.

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This paper extends our understanding of knowledge creation in virtual communities of practice by examining crowdsourcing activities that enable knowledge creation in these social structures. An interpretive methodology, narrative networks analysis, is used to systematically study the narratives of discussion forums in a virtual community. The virtual community studied is voluntary for the participants, and open to anyone. Through the analysis of the narrative, a model of knowledge creation is developed that identifies types of evidentiary knowledge contributions, as well as conversation mitiga
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Akoumianakis, Demosthenes. "Designing Practice-Oriented Toolkits." International Journal of Virtual Communities and Social Networking 1, no. 4 (October 2009): 50–72. http://dx.doi.org/10.4018/jvcsn.2009092204.

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This article aims to develop a conceptual frame of reference for analyzing and gaining insight to virtual community practices. The author’s normative perspective is that the vast majority of studies on virtual communities concentrate on managing (i.e., identifying, forming and sustaining) virtual communities, dismissing the practice the community is about. On the other hand, there is evidence to suggest that practice-oriented insights may offer new grounds for innovative engagement in virtual settings. Following a thorough analysis of seemingly heterogeneous concepts from new media, community-
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Andrade, A., and C. V. Carvalho. "To Enliven Virtual Communities of Practice through Gamification." EAI Endorsed Transactions on Game-Based Learning 1, no. 4 (July 3, 2015): e6. http://dx.doi.org/10.4108/sg.1.4.e6.

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Dube, Line, Anne Bourhis, and Real Jacob. "Towards a Typology of Virtual Communities of Practice." Interdisciplinary Journal of Information, Knowledge, and Management 1 (2006): 069–93. http://dx.doi.org/10.28945/115.

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Majewski, Grzegorz, Abel Usoro, and Imran Khan. "Knowledge sharing in immersive virtual communities of practice." VINE 41, no. 1 (February 15, 2011): 41–62. http://dx.doi.org/10.1108/03055721111115548.

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Wartburg, Iwan Von, Katja Rost, and Thorsten Teichert. "The creation of social and intellectual capital in virtual communities of practice: shaping social structure in virtual communities of practice." International Journal of Learning and Change 1, no. 3 (2006): 299. http://dx.doi.org/10.1504/ijlc.2006.010972.

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Lewis, Laura A., Zoe Koston, Marjorie Quartley, and Jason Adsit. "Virtual Communities of Practice: Bridging Research and Practice Using Web 2.0." Journal of Educational Technology Systems 39, no. 2 (December 2010): 155–61. http://dx.doi.org/10.2190/et.39.2.e.

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Chrisentary, John, and Dennis Barett. "An Exploration of Leadership in Virtual Communities of Practice." Management - Journal for theory and practice of management 20, no. 77 (December 1, 2015): 25–34. http://dx.doi.org/10.7595/management.fon.2015.0027.

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Rongo, Daniel. "Managing virtual communities of practice to drive product innovation." International Journal of Web Based Communities 9, no. 1 (2013): 105. http://dx.doi.org/10.1504/ijwbc.2013.051296.

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MURILLO, ENRIQUE, and DAVID SPICER. "SEARCHING THE USENET NETWORK FOR VIRTUAL COMMUNITIES OF PRACTICE." Academy of Management Proceedings 2007, no. 1 (August 2007): 1–6. http://dx.doi.org/10.5465/ambpp.2007.26530393.

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Davis, Carrie, and Harriet Goodman. "Virtual Communities of Practice in Social Group Work Education." Social Work with Groups 37, no. 1 (December 7, 2013): 85–95. http://dx.doi.org/10.1080/01609513.2013.821021.

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Lara, Beatriz, Francesca Cañas, Antonieta Vidal, Núria Nadal, Ferran Rius, Eugeni Paredes, Marta Hernández, et al. "Knowledge management through two virtual communities of practice (Endobloc and Pneumobloc)." Health Informatics Journal 23, no. 3 (April 21, 2016): 170–80. http://dx.doi.org/10.1177/1460458216639739.

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We developed two virtual communities of practice (Endobloc and Pneumobloc) to increase the interaction between general practitioners and nurses in primary care and hospital endocrinologists and pulmonologists. They were designed and developed using an existing web 2.0-based virtual network belonging to the local National Health System, and we quantitatively assessed the usefulness through the participation and use during the first 24 months after the launch in 2010. A total of 26,372 visits (47% Endobloc’s visits) and 2351 contributions (Endobloc’s contribution 38.9%) to both virtual communiti
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Andreatos, Antonios. "On the Definition and Impact of Virtual Communities of Practice." International Journal of Virtual Communities and Social Networking 1, no. 4 (October 2009): 73–88. http://dx.doi.org/10.4018/jvcsn.2009092205.

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The evolution of the Internet has made several Communities of Practice to go online and has brought into life numerous Virtual Communities of Practice. The purpose of this article is: to define and categorize Virtual Communities of Practice; to examine their social impact in general and specifically in knowledge and technology management; also, to examine the contribution of Communities of Practice to informal learning and to relate them to Connectivism and collaborative learning. Several case studies are presented to clarify the presentation. It is expected that Virtual Communities of Practic
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Gill, Deborah. "Building Community Through Virtual Learning Communities." College Teaching Methods & Styles Journal (CTMS) 1, no. 2 (July 22, 2011): 47. http://dx.doi.org/10.19030/ctms.v1i2.5229.

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The present study describes and discusses the use of a virtual community to build language and culture skills. According to the National Standards Project (2004), The United States must educate students who are linguistically and culturally equipped to communicate successfully in a pluralistic American society and abroad. Through the use of World of Diversity, students not only have an opportunity to practice their language skills, but also meet all other national standards (i.e., communication, cultures, comparisons, and communications) in a unique and fun way.
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Urquhart, Christine, Anne Brice, Janet Cooper, Siân Spink, and Rhian Thomas. "Evaluating the Development of Virtual Communities of Practice that Support Evidence Based Practice." Evidence Based Library and Information Practice 5, no. 1 (March 17, 2010): 48. http://dx.doi.org/10.18438/b8z628.

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Objective – The aim of this paper is to examine how virtual community of practice principles might be used by information professionals with emphasis on the work of the Specialist Libraries for health professionals in England, UK. An evaluation conducted in 2004-2005 examined the operation of the Specialist Libraries, which the National Library for Health had contracted out to various organisations, and assessed their stage of development as communities of practice. 
 
 Methods – Evaluation methods included observation of a meeting of information specialists, interviews with clinical
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Boaduo, Nana Adu-Pipim. "Action Research in Virtual Communities." International Journal of Virtual Communities and Social Networking 3, no. 4 (October 2011): 1–14. http://dx.doi.org/10.4018/jvcsn.2011100101.

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Contextually, all tertiary institutions have four major responsibilities – teaching, research, publication, and community service. The adage “publish or perish” has become a thorn in the flesh of many university academic staff who rest on their laurels and do nothing about research, publication, and community engagement. Practising university academic staff are required by the nature of their profession to engage in regular research be it in their daily lecturing and supervision of students’ research thesis or writing for publication. Currently, research has become the buzz-word in all tertiar
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Martins, Ana, Donald Ah Pak, and Isabel Martins. "Communication and Leadership – Dialectical Tensions in Virtual Communities of Practice." Management - Journal for theory and practice of management 18, no. 68 (September 1, 2013): 23–30. http://dx.doi.org/10.7595/management.fon.2013.0021.

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Tremblay, Diane-Gabrielle. "Virtual communities of practice: do they work, where and why?" Organizações & Sociedade 15, no. 44 (March 2008): 171–86. http://dx.doi.org/10.1590/s1984-92302008000100009.

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This paper highlights various results from a research on communities of practice in Canada, in particular the main conditions and challenges of such new modes of knowledge creation and management. It does this on the basis results to a questionnaire survey administered to the participants of these communities of practice. Participants’ commitment and motivation in the project, dynamism and continuity of leadership, organizational support and recognition of employees’ involvement appear to be the key elements. Some of these variables present interesting differences by age and by gender, and the
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Walsh, Kieran, and Stephen Barnett. "Virtual Communities of Practice: Overcoming Barriers of Time and Technology." Journal of Medical Internet Research 16, no. 7 (July 29, 2014): e185. http://dx.doi.org/10.2196/jmir.3400.

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Keown, Paul A. "Virtual Communities of Practice for Teacher Professional Development: What Works?" International Journal of Knowledge, Culture, and Change Management: Annual Review 8, no. 9 (2008): 133–42. http://dx.doi.org/10.18848/1447-9524/cgp/v08i09/50368.

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Lin, Fu-ren, and Chih-ming Hsueh. "Knowledge map creation and maintenance for virtual communities of practice." Information Processing & Management 42, no. 2 (March 2006): 551–68. http://dx.doi.org/10.1016/j.ipm.2005.03.026.

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Kaplan, Danielle E. "Virtual Collaboration and Communities of Practice in Learning and Instruction." Creative Education 12, no. 04 (2021): 747–56. http://dx.doi.org/10.4236/ce.2021.124053.

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Jegathesan, Jegatheva Jay Jay. "Pilot Study: Breaking the Virtual Boundary and Forging Communities of Practice through Virtual Worlds." International Journal of Social Science and Humanity 4, no. 2 (2014): 122–27. http://dx.doi.org/10.7763/ijssh.2014.v4.331.

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