Use of Social Media in Scholarly Communication by Faculty in Universities in Maharashtra
Author(s): Dr. Mayuresh D. Ingole & Dr. Mahendra V. Mete
Abstract - The present study investigates the use of academic social media platforms for scholarly communication in relation to the research purpose at five popular non-agricultural state universities in Maharashtra. The study highlighted ResearchGate and its important role in scholarly communication, with teaching faculty using it to share research, collaborate and stay informed. Analysis showed that faculty members actively engage with social media for academic networking and knowledge dissemination. Social media platforms enhance the effectiveness of scholarly communication by increasing accessibility, reach, and opportunities for collaboration. The impact of social media is evident in foster information exchange and broader engagement within academic communities. The ranking of universities based on social media use revealed that institutions encouraging digital engagement and social media integration among faculty demonstrate more effective scholarly communication practices overall.
Keywords - Social media, Scholarly communication, Academic social media platform, ResearchGate, Research interest score
DOI URL: https://doi.org/10.26761/ijrls.12.1.2026.2055
Cite This Article As: Ingole, M.D. & Mete, M.V. (2026) Use of Social Media in Scholarly Communication by Faculty in Universities in Maharashtra. International Journal of Research in Library Science (IJRLS), 12(1) 252-259. www.ijrls.in
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Paper ID: IJRLS-2055 Page: 252-259 Publication Date: 07 March 2026