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Indian Journal of Library and Information Sciences 19(1):p 49-55, January-April 2025. | DOI: https://doi.org/10.21088/ijlis.0973.9548.19125.5
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Cultural and Community Dynamics in Cultivating the Change: Integrating Libraries into Agricultural Development Framework
Hemavathi B.N., Parvathamma K.S.
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Indian Journal of Library and Information Sciences 19(1):p 49-55, January-April 2025. | DOI: https://doi.org/10.21088/ijlis.0973.9548.19125.5
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Hemavathi BN, Parvathamma KS. Cultural and community dynamics in cultivating the change: integrating libraries into agricultural development framework. Ind J Lib Inf Sci. 2025;19(1):49-55.Timeline
Received : December 26, 2024
Accepted : February 03, 2025
Published : April 10, 2025
Abstract
This study examines the social-cultural practices, and community dynamics influencing the adoption of agricultural technologies. Findings reveal a predominantly male and literate respondent population with extensive farming experience, highlighting potential resistance to change due to entrenched traditional practices. Trust, social networks, and collective action emerge as critical enablers of technology adoption, while financial concerns and reluctance to abandon traditional methods pose challenges. The study underscores the necessity of community driven interventions and risk mitigation strategies to foster technology uptake among farmers. The study has emphasized the role of stakeholders and libraries in addressing the socio-cultural and community barriers in transforming agricultural practices.
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Hemavathi BN, Parvathamma KS. Cultural and community dynamics in cultivating the change: integrating libraries into agricultural development framework. Ind J Lib Inf Sci. 2025;19(1):49-55.
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| December 26, 2024 | February 03, 2025 | April 10, 2025 |
DOI: https://doi.org/10.21088/ijlis.0973.9548.19125.5
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Agricultural Technology AdoptionCommunity DynamicsSocial Networks in FarmingFarmer Resistance to ChangeTrust and Collective Action in AgricultureSearch for Similar Articles
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