University of Mashhad [Mashhad, Iran]
Ph.D; Library and Information Science, Information Retrieval
University of Isfahan [Isfahan, Iran]
M.A.; Library and Information Science, Management of Academic Library
University of Isfahan [Isfahan, Iran]
B.A.; Library and Information Science
Since 2021: Faculty Member of University of Isfahan (Full Time)
2023 Onward: CEO’s of Helpsy (Part Time)
2018-2021: Vice President of Communication, Atieh Derakhshan Zehn Clinic
2016-2018: Director of Education, Atieh Derakhshan Zehn Clinic
2009-2014: Head of the Reference Department of the Central Library, Isfahan University of Arts
2007-2013: Director of Public Relations for Substance Abuse Treatment Centers of Tehran Municipality, Atieh Derakhshan Zehn Clinic.
My Research lies at the Neuro-Information Science, Information Retrieval, Information Behavior, UI and UX.
Articles (In English)
1. Akbari, A.; Nowkarizi, M.; Rostami, R.; & Moghimi, A. (2022). The Role of Psychological, Skill Level and Demographic Variables in Information-Seeking Behaviors in Mental Health Professionals. Journal of Information Science.
2. Asemi, A.; Akbari, A.; Kheradmandnia, M.; & Farazi, A. (2012). Investigating the Level of Desirability of Information of "Management Information System (MIS)" in Iran. The Electronic Library, 30 (6), 833-843.
Articles (In Persian)
4. Akbari, A.; Sharifi, A. (2024). Analyzing the users' information behavior from the perspective of selective information based on information processing theory. Iranian Journal of Information Processing and Management, Available Online from 24 July 2024
3. Mohammadi-Ostani, M.; & Akbari, A.; & Azargoon, M. (2023). Performance Evaluation of Public Library Managers in Qom by 360- Degree Feedback Method. Research Information Science & Public Libraries, 29(2), 184-198.
4. Akbari, A.; Nowkarizi, M.; & Moghimi, A. (2020). Investigating the Stress Levels of Mental Health Professionals in the Process Diagnosis and Treatment of Mental Disorders based on the Kulthau’s Model. Applied Psychological Research Quarterly, 11(2), 43-60.
5. Akbari, A.; Nowkarizi, M.; Rostami, R.; & Moghimi, A. (2019). Cognitive Components Analysis in Therapist’s Information Seeking Behavior Using Neuroscience Research Tools. Iranian Research Institute for Information Science and Technology (IranDoc), 35(2), 323-248.
6. Akbari, A.; Nowkarizi, M.; Rostami, R.; & Moghimi, A. (2018). Analysis of the Therapist’s Information Behavior in the Diagnosis and Treatment of Mental Health Disorders based on Kuhlthau’s Information Retrieval Process Model. Human Information Interaction,, 5(4), 1-13.
7. Akbari, A.; Rigi, T.; & Fattahi, R. (2017). From Information Seeking Behavior to Knowledge Seeking Behavior: Analysis of Conceptual and Theoretical Evolution. Iranian Research Institute for Information Science and Technology (IranDoc), 33(4), 1939-1966.
8. Akbari, A.; & Davarpanah, M. R. (2016). Analysis of Cybernetic Principles in Old and New Physics. Library & Information Science Research, 14.
9. Akbari, A. (2017). Two Meeting. Shenaseh Electronic Publication (Memorandum of Dr. Hari and Dr. Azad), 7.
10. Akbari, A. (2017). A Memory of those Days (One Step after Criticism). Shenaseh Electronic Publication, 6.
11. Akbari, A.; & Asemi, A. (2011). Investigating the Condition of "Management Information System (MIS)" in Central Libraries of Tehran Universities from Managers Viewpoint. New Educational Approaches, 6(2), 99-116.
12. Akbari, A.; Asemi, A.; & Riyahi-nia, N. (2011). The Ability of the Software Available in the Central Academic Libraries of Tehran City to Provide the Information Needed by Managers. Library & Information Science, 56.
13. Fadaei, GH.; Fahimnia, F.; Hosseini, S. M.; &Akbari, A. (2011). Project for Establishing a Selected Dissemination of Information Service for the Faculty Members at Education and Psychology Faculty, University of Tehran. Information Science & Technology, 27(1), 109-126.
Books
1. Hori, A.; Akbari, A.; & Mahdian, M. (2009). Proceedings of the Reference and Information Services Conference. Tehran: Ketabdar.
2. Shabani, A.; Movahedian, Gh.; & Akbari, A. Iranian Report of Public Library. Tehran: Chapar Publication (Under Publication).
Conference Proceedings (National & International)
1. (2024), A User Experience Study on University of Isfahan's LMS and Exploring Features of AI-Enhanced E-Learning Platforms. 11th International and the 17th National Conference on E-Learning and E-Teaching (ICeLeT).
1. (2022), Comparative Survey on the Ways of Access to Managerial Information. Second International Conference on Distributed Computing and High Performance Computing.
2. (2020), Investigating the Therapists' Information Seeking Behavior during the Diagnosis Process of Mental Disorders. Basic and Clinical Neuroscience Congress (Tehran: Iran University of Medical Sciences).
3. (2010), Management Information Systems in the Field of Medicine and Related Sciences: A Quantitative Review of Related Articles in the PubMed Database. National Conference on Health Information Systems and Knowledge Economy (Isfahan: Medical University of Isfahan).
4. (2010), Investigating the Condition of "Management Information System (MIS)" in Central Libraries of Tehran Medical Universities. National Conference on Health Information Systems and Knowledge Economy (Isfahan: Medical University of Isfahan).
Dissertations
Supervision of M.A. Dissertations
1. Sarami, N. Analyzing the Opinions Presented about Iran's Libraries in the Google Knowledge Graph based on Data Mining Techniques, University of Isfahan.
Advisor of M.A. Dissertation
2. Rajabi, E. Determine and Compare the Visual Search Behavior of Master's Students of Isfahan University of Medical Sciences in Ganj Databases and Elmnet Search Engine Using Eye Tracking Tool, University of Isfahan.
3. Salehi, F. Usability Analysis of Mental Health Electronic Records Archive, University of Tehran.
Research Project
1. Comprehensive Marketing Plan of Atieh Clinic, Atieh Derakhshan Zehn clinic (2018).
2. To create a selective information dissemination system for faculty members of the Faculty of Psychology and Educational Sciences of Tehran University, Tehran university, (2006).
Excutive Works
Journals Board Member
Obtaining the First Rank and the Highest GPA (18:90) among Doctoral Students Entering Ferdowsi University of Mashhad in 2013.